Saturday, May 9, 2026

Rex Tackett Signs Off On Lone Star State Combo Spin

An AM/FM simulcast offering spoken word programming that includes The Mike Gallagher Show, Sean Hannity and a locally hosted "Going Home" show in the 5pm hour is being spun. Who is buying these stations, which serve small cities south of Abilene and northeast of San Angelo, Tex.?
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But Siriusly: iHeartMedia Merger Rumors Fuel Potential Possibilities

As the week came to a close on Friday, one big rumor began spreading like wildfire based on a pair of unconfirmed reports: an engagement announcement between SiriusXM and iHeartMedia was in a preliminary exploration phase.
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FCC Wants Input On TV Parental Guidelines’ Age Ratings

Do you think the Media Bureau within the Federal Communications Commission should make any amendments to its TV Parental Guidelines age ratings system, to ensure that it is responsive to the issues that parents confront today? If so, this docket is for you, with a comment period established.

SiriusXM Media Inks Exclusive YouTube Ad Rep Deal

Advertiser access begins in autumn, giving them the ability to buy "guaranteed audio ad impressions against YouTube’s high-value audiences at scale for the first time" through SiriusXM Media—within AdsWizz Inc.’s ad tech platform.

Not So SMARTBOX? Gray Accuses Dish Of Carriage Violation

Gray Media's main attorney at Washington law firm Cooley LLP has submitted a formal complaint to the FCC that claims DISH Network is in violation of retransmission consent rules. How so? A Knoxville hotel is bringing its CBS affiliate to viewers via a DISH-owned platform.

A Vizrt Pledge To ‘Kill The Green Screen’

Vizrt, which seeks to grow its clientele by pitching itself as "the AI platform for visual storytelling," is heralding the NAB Show launch of its AI Keyer, a product designed to further enhance visual media's virtual and extended reality (XR) scenarios.
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Greg Guy: What Broadcast Media Dealmakers Are Thinking About

What is the top talking point for clients of a leading media broker as the 2026 NAB Show hits full tilt in Las Vegas? For Tideline Partners founder Greg Guy, the answer points to two main things.

An AI Router for Live Media Workflows Arrives

The company known as swXtch.io has launched a new brand, and its premier product is a platform that brings AI into live media production through a simple chat-driven interface. Introducing the swXtch AI Router, from swXtch.ai. 

Skyview Formally Unveils A Cloud-Based Distribution Platform

With the 2026 NAB Show quickly approaching, Skyview Networks is officially moving forward with the launch of a new cloud-native, broadcast-grade audio distribution platform. Introducing Cirocast, designed to give broadcasters a new way to increase revenue as companies invest in the modernization of their operations.

Local TV Webcasts Get AI Boost From AccuWeather

A new weather presentation system that shows the weather "with greater realism in 3D" has earned itself a 2026 NAB Show spotlight at the booth hosted by AccuWeather. It's another demonstration of how "AR" is shifting newscast weather reports into the AI era.

Cogeco: Overcoming ‘Turbulent’ Radio Advertising Once Again

It is the company that operates the Breezeline MVPD formerly known as Atlantic Broadband in the U.S. and a collection of radio stations across the province of Québec, including CKOI-FM and "The Beat 92.5" in Montréal. Cogeco Communications has unveiled its fiscal Q2 2026 earnings report. What's the big takeaway?

A Big NAB Show Debut For a EM-i5 Frameless Headset

The newly launched product offers redefined headset architecture, and comes courtesy of Point Source Audio. It is designed to improve ergonomics, configurability, and wireless adaptability for broadcast and production professionals.

Telos Alliance Outlines Its NAB Show Product Showcase

With a history of serving the broadcast media industry and its thirst for top-quality audio, Telos Alliance is heading into the 2026 NAB Show with a “quick list” of what it will be placing a spotlight on at its convention center floor booth.

California Federal Judge Extends Nexstar-TEGNA TRO

In a four-page order released early Friday morning, Sacramento-based Chief District Judge Troy L. Nunley has modified and extended a Temporary Restraining Order preventing Nexstar Media Group from integrating all of the assets acquired in its merger with TEGNA for seven days.

Integrated Weather Services Now Available For Radio Affiliates

Seaboard Networks, a Maryland-based provider of syndicated programming and 24/7 radio formats, has announced a new strategic partnership with Local Storm Center to deliver localized weather services to its affiliate stations nationwide.