A Wrongful Termination Suit Marches On
A longtime radio host is moving forward with his second attempt to convince a federal court that he is the victim of an unlawful termination suit and that it's all about politics. Bonneville International Corp. disagrees, as the host's quest for justice continues in a California federal district court.
CTA CEO Fiercely Opposes ‘AM Radio For Every Vehicle’ Act
RBR+TVBR revisits an April 30 InFOCUS Podcast, presented by dot.FM, featuring Gary Shapiro, the head of the Consumer Technology Association. In Congressional testimony, Shapiro made it clear why his association — owner and producer of the CES conference — opposes it.
FCC Considering A New FM Broadcast Station Class
The Media Bureau is now seeking comment on a proposal that would create a new FM station class. Importantly, this proposed FM station class would supersede a dormant plan that would have established a new “Class C4” category of FM stations in the U.S.
Kramer Buys AV/IT, Video Conferencing Provider Ashton Bentley
Audio-visual tech company Kramer has completed its acquisition of Ashton Bentley, a UK-based provider of collaboration spaces. This acquisition is being called "a pivotal step in Kramer's three-year strategy" to expand its capabilities and offerings in the Unified Communication and Collaboration (UCC) domain.
WKXW, FOX Political Host Bill Spadea Seeks N.J. Gov. Nod
"I'm an outsider they can't control." That's how Bill Spadea, a vocal supporter of former President Donald Trump, described himself as he announced his intention to run for Governor of the State of New Jersey.
TEGNA Succession Plan Sets Retirement Date For Lougee
TEGNA head Dave Lougee is retiring, and an August transition is expected. Who's taking on the role of President/CEO that in early 2023 many believed would be going to Deb McDermott? It is an individual with experience at the parent of wedding portal The Knot, and at NBCUniversal.
Tardy Kid-Vid OPIF Filings Yield A Big Proposed Fine
A self-revelation by a Gray Television station that's home to "Wyoming News Now" has generated a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture of significant size for the facility's failure to upload its "KidVid" children's programming records to the FCC's online public inspection file in a timely manner.
The InFOCUS Podcast: Brad Deutsch
To provide a full analysis of why the FCC restored a FM duplicate programming rule that dates to 1992, which disappeared during the Pai Commission, RBR+TVBR Editor-in-Chief Adam R Jacobson welcomes Foster Garvey Office Managing Director and Principal Brad Deutsch to the InFOCUS Podcast, presented by dot.FM.
Last Chance To Nominate ‘Broadcast Best Finance Leaders’!
RBR+TVBR, the publication focused on the business of broadcast media, has received dozens of suggestions from readers for the latest Broadcast Best Finance Leaders list. Do we have your suggested honorees? Take time today to submit your ballot, as June 12 is the final day for submissions.
As Anticipated, Urban One Files Its Delayed FY 2023 10-K
On May 28, Urban One said it would make the filings in a timely manner to avoid any Nasdaq delisting concerns due to its tardy FY 2023 fiscal report, which had been delayed due to the 2023 firing of BDO as its outside independent accountancy. Late Friday, SEC filings were made by the company.
LPTV Advocacy Group Seeks 30-Mile Move Rule’s End
Two draft notices of proposed rulemaking involving LPTV stations will be discussed at the FCC's June Open Meeting, and both the LPTVBA and the ATBA believe additional questions should be presented for comment and to solicit feedback from affected licensees.
GBS Reveals First ‘ZoneCasting’ Applicants To FCC
Chris Devine's GeoBroadcast Solutions has revealed who the first wave of broadcasters are who have filed applications with the FCC seeking its regulatory approval to begin program origination on a limited basis from an FM booster — the lynch-pin to its "ZoneCasting" radio product.
PJT: Three Key Letters For Radio’s Biggest Players
PJT Partners became known for its role in the Chapter 11 bankruptcies of iHeartMedia, Cumulus Media and, most recently, Audacy Inc. Now, there are fresh rumblings that PJT, which tussled with iHeartMedia in early 2018 over its post-bankruptcy plan, is engaging once again with the company.
Are iHeartMedia Creditors Getting Anxious Over 2026 Loan Repayment?
With shares tumbling in price over the last month, there's chatter in financial circles that some iHeartMedia creditors have retained financial and legal advisers over concerns the company's revenue dip may lead company leaders to engage in a debt restructuring.
A Year-Over-Year Radio Revenue Reduction, Affirmed By BIA
BIA Advisory Services last week in a blog post shared its Top Ten Radio Owners by Revenue rankings for 2023. The top three slots are the same as they were in 2022, 2021 and 2020. However, the bigger story is the year-over-year decline revenue seen by the nation's biggest companies.