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There's a good news/bad news/great news story for broadcast TV executives curious as to their stations' overall ratings performance in November. In the month, traditional TV reached 97% of all adults 18-34 for more than one minute. While that statistic holds true, so does the fact that viewing of individual networks on traditional TV are losing reach. Nevertheless, Wall Street wordsmith and respected financial analyst Brian Wieser has something wonderful to share: "The platform of TV as a whole is holding up better than many think."

The House Energy and Commerce Committee has scheduled a markup for Wednesday afternoon (2/14) that will include a reauthorization of the FCC — and an amendment that would establish an all-important repack fund "to address the apparent shortfall in funding available."

American Enterprise Institute columnist and blogger James Pethokoukis believes that, like many Capitol Hill observers, "writing a bill is a whole lot easier than building enough consensus to pass one, especially in a contentious Congress in a midterm election year." That said, what should the Federal government do to regulate Facebook? Here are his thoughts, which could result in action that has unintended consequences on your ad revenue.

The recent announcement from the FCC advising the proposed expansion of the Equal Employment Opportunity FCC office with additional staff and lawyers has many licensees on edge. Media Information Bureau columnist Ken Benner has some things to say about it.

Alpha Media has agreed to sell its stations in Biloxi, Miss., in a deal brokered by Kalil & Co. Terms of the deal became known early Friday, along with new information regarding an FM the buyer must spin to meet market ownership caps. The party getting the spun FM is closely related to Alpha's buyer.

The FCC’s Media Bureau on Monday unveiled its revisions to the license renewal filing procedures for radio stations. In doing so, it is providing information on the upcoming 2019-2022 radio license renewal cycle. Here's what you'll need to know.

On behalf of everyone at Streamline Publishing and the Radio + Television Business Report, we wish you and your family a safe and festive Independence Day holiday. The RBR+TVBR daily headlines email returns Monday with fresh news and insight for broadcast media's business leaders.

Wells Fargo analyst Steven Cahall -- and not Davis Hebert -- recently initiated coverage of a host of radio industry and music business stocks. Of the companies he's tracking, one stands out as a top pick. It's only the No. 1 owner of radio stations in the U.S.

Some of the key leaders in technology, media, marketing, and entertainment are scheduled to participate Wednesday at the annual ShellyPalmer Innovation Series Summit, a CES event staged by the longtime advertising, marketing and tech consultant and business adviser. They include the President of Westwood One and two key representatives of The CW Network.

The LPTV Spectrum Rights Coalition has surveyed its members and general newsletter readers regarding their plans for late April, when the NAB Show in Las Vegas is to be staged. Based on reader feedback and COVID-19 concerns, it will not be holding its independently produced event held during the National Association of Broadcasters' biggest annual affair.

The tit-for-tat between TEGNA and Standard General has reached a fever pitch, with each group attempting to use the trade press to curry favor among shareholders ahead of Thursday's pivotal annual shareholders meeting. Now, Standard General's head is being accused of improper trading of TEGNA stock. It's a new wrinkle in an escalating battle for the TV station owner.

What's it like to lead a company and inspire long-lasting change when uncertainty is the lone constant? Find out Thursday at 2pm Eastern as the honorary trustee for the Alliance for Women in Media (AWM) participates in a discussion moderated by Radio + Television Business Report Publisher Deborah Parenti.

Here's the Facebook Live feed of an event delivered via Facebook Live and YouTube, featuring a conversation with the Broadcasters Foundation of America's President and Chair. Just click the headline now and watch!

On Thursday, the TVB will once again present its annual ALT Forward conference. This time, it will be a virtual affair. Still, the look and feel of this event is poised to emulate what attendees of the in-person affair would experience. This podcast with TVB President/CEO Steve Lanzano presented by Dot.FM offers a detailed preview of what attendees can expect. LISTEN HERE

Vocal opposition to Nielsen Audio's decision as of today appears to outweigh those who support Nielsen's business decision to delete non-subscriber station analysis from all but its costly responder data. Now, the man who created the Independent Broadcasters Association (IBA) says he's ready for Eastlan to ramp it up as a bigger competitor to Nielsen Audio.