The InFOCUS Podcast: Orlando Salazar
Why did Orlando Salazar buy Mega TV from Spanish Broadcasting System? What is his motivation for the creation of VOZ Media, having no media experience whatsoever? In this InFOCUS Podcast, presented by dot.FM, Salazar shares why he believes the time is ripe to take the content on his website and place it in front of the cameras. LISTEN HERE
TV Ad Impressions Rise In 2023’s First Half
That's the big news from iSpot, which has released its First Half TV Transparency Report reflecting advertising activity at television through June 30, 2023. Based on its research, household TV ad impressions — a.k.a. the total audience reached by ads — climbed by 5.0% year-over-year.
Scripps Selects Date To Reveal Q2 Fiscal Report
The E.W. Scripps Company has announced when will report its second-quarter 2023 operating results. Mark the first Friday of August on your calendar, making the release the second to be scheduled on that date.
Urban One Dumps BDO Over MGM Valuation Redo
After problems surrounding a delayed disclosure of Urban One's 2022 earnings, the company is changing accounting firms. Urban One had been using BDO, but after a mishap around the accounting on MGM National Harbor profits, they are moving to Ernst and Young.
Additional FCC Filings Now On LMS For Radio
The Media Bureau of the FCC has officially completed the transition of Media Bureau filings and electronic records from the Consolidated Database System (CDBS) to the Licensing and Management System (LMS).
Radio Wayne Nomination Window Closing
Nominations are due by the end of Monday, July 10, so don't delay. The Radio Wayne™ Awards recognize the dedicated professionals operating at the station and street levels and to honor them with the praise they richly deserve. The awards were named for "Radio Wayne" Cornils, who devoted his life to increasing professionalism in radio.
Lightner Adds Another In The Keystone State
Matthew W. Lightner in recent years has been an acquisitor of radio stations across Pennsylvania. The deals he's struck include AMs and FMs serving Altoona; WPHB-AM in Phillipsburg, Pa.; and a March 2023 asset trade with Jim Loftus. Now, Lightner is agreeing to purchase an AM with an FM translator serving Johnstown, Pa.
An ‘Ultra’ Exit Of The Rio Grande Valley For Bichara
Andres Bichara in April 2019 gained attention for pulling the plug on "The Mighty 1090," serving San Diego, as part of a dispute over unpaid LMA fees. A simulcast of a Rio Grande Valley FM suddenly replaced the Sports Talk. Now, that FM in Texas is being sold.
Nexstar Gets Aggressive Ahead Of Possible DirecTV Impasse
The latest battle over retransmission consent fees paid by a television services provider is brewing, and Nexstar Media Group has taken a truculent approach to wooing viewers into demanding a rebate, should they experience a "blackout" of any Nexstar station, or switch providers from DirecTV or U-Verse.
Benztown Selects ARC for Affiliate Management
Developed by former CEO of Sun Broadcast Group, Jason Bailey, ARC allows networks, producers and other service providers to quickly research, negotiate, digitally sign and maintain affiliate relationships with any station in North America.
Public Media Journalists Association Earns CPB Grant
The Public Media Journalists Association (PMJA) Editor Corps, which provides critical short-term editing help to local public media newsrooms, will resume service as it implements a sustainability plan under a two-year, $100,000 grant from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB).
Kurdziel, Linder Earn Key Cumulus PD Roles
They are well-respected veterans in their field of radio programming. Now, Cumulus Media is rewarding them with new duties in Chicago and Minneapolis, respectively.
The InFOCUS Podcast: Marc Martin, Perkins Coie
For Anna Gomez, the path to being sworn in as the fifth Commission could be smoother than that for the polarizing Gigi Sohn. What is the chatter, if any, in Washington right now concerning Gomez, and when a confirmation hearing is expected? Marc Martin, a partner and firmwide chair of the communications industry group at Perkins Coie, shares his thoughts in this InFOCUS Podcast, presented by dot.FM. LISTEN HERE
‘Mike D’ Upped At SAS Rep DNAV
It's a systems integrator and representative for Sierra Automated Systems (SAS) and other manufacturers. Now, it is bringing an individual who has served as a contractor since August 2022 in-house.
Markey, Cruz: Committed To Keeping AM In The Car
They represent two very different sides of the political spectrum. But, if Ed Markey and Ted Cruz can find common ground on the matter of AM radio's continued availability in all U.S. vehicles, "it should highlight just how important we believe it is for Americans to have access," they share.