Thursday, June 25, 2026

On Giving Tuesday, Please Consider The Broadcasters Foundation

During this holiday giving season, you have many options of incredible foundations to support. Please consider giving to the Broadcasters Foundation — the only charity dedicated to supporting TV and Radio professionals in financial need. Here's how you can safely and easily make a tax-deductive contribution of any size today.
Car Radio

The InFOCUS Podcast: AM Radio, With Jim Motavalli

In the latest InFOCUS Podcast, presented by dot.FM, RBR+TVBR Editor-in-Chief Adam R Jacobson discusses the future of AM radio with automotive technology expert Jim Motovalli. It's definitely worth hearing if you have an AM radio station and wonder what the electric vehicle's rise in the U.S. could mean for your facility's longevity. LISTEN HERE

Former WSBT Leader Added to LABF Board

The former GM of WSTB Television and Radio in South Bend, Ind., has been elected to the Library of American Broadcasting Foundation (LABF) Board of Directors.
Jack Abernethy, CEO, FOX Television Stations

Abernethy To Receive Golden Mike In 2023

Fresh off his appearance at Forecast 2023 in New York last week, the FOX Television Stations CEO, who tops the RBR+TVBR Broadcast Television's Best Leaders list for 2022, has been selected as the 2023 honoree of the Broadcasters Foundation of America Golden Mike Award. The award will be presented during a black-tie fundraiser in March 2023.
The 100-foot Christmas tree on display in downtown Delray Beach, Fla.

Christmas Spots Start To Sparkle At TV

Come November 25, the full fuel behind what many hope will be the biggest gift-giving season in three years will likely be sparked. What brands have taken a head start in promoting their goods and services? Two big retailers — one of which had a dismal third quarter.

Refreshed Design, New Features Arrive for SXM App

SiriusXM has started rolling out a new version of its SXM App for iOS and Android with a refreshed design, new personalization features, and other enhancements. The revamped version of the SXM App has started to appear on app stores,

Giants of Broadcasting & Electronic Arts Celebrated in NYC

The 2022 LABF Giants of Broadcasting & Electronic Arts took place on Tuesday at Gotham Hall, with a group of honorees ranging from the CEO of Standard Media Group to the Chairman/CEO of iHeartMedia celebrated at the lunch-hour event. We've got plenty of pics from the affair.

On Wednesday, The Visionaries and Prognosticators Gather

Will you be there? If you're still uncertain, don't wait any longer: A handful of seats remain available for Forecast 2023. Act now before it's too late!

Comscore Scores A Q3 Net Loss, Revises 2022 Guidance

"Based on current trends and expectations, we are lowering our 2022 revenue growth estimate to low single digits and are reaffirming that our adjusted EBITDA margin is expected to exceed 9% for the year." That's what Comscore had to share regarding how its full-year outlook is shaping up, after reporting shaky Q3 2022 results.

Global Radio Broadcasting: Reaching $178.7 Billion by 2027

Who says AM and FM radio is dying? A just released research study from U.K.-based Research and Markets finds that the global market for Radio broadcasting will grow at a compound annual growth rate of 5.6% over the analysis period of 2020-2027.
Clary Leffel, CarMax

The InFOCUS Podcast: Clary Leffel, CarMax

With Carlos Santiago, co-founder of the ANA's Alliance for Inclusive and Multicultural Marketing, and AIMM Executive Director Karla Lucia showing attribution analysis that validates that culture is a critical to sales growth, CarMax executive Clary Leffel shared how the brand has been testing the impact of culture in their total market, Black and Hispanic creative at a ANA Multicultural and Diversity Conference session we've summarized in this InFOCUS Podcast, presented by dot.FM.

A Tech-Driven Audio Advertising ‘Interactive and Actionable’ Intro

An "interactive and actionable" audio advertising platform that allows a listener to interact with the ad creative by voice in real time is getting a big splash on Tuesday in London, England. It is a celebration of a new offering from AdTonos, which is officially launching the rollout.
A view of Detroit from the Ambassador Bridge during the 2022 Detroit Free Press International Marathon on October 16.

A Prime-Time Celebration For the Motor City’s ‘Local 4’

Graham Media Group has been celebrating the 75th anniversary of WDIV, branded as "LOCAL 4" across Detroit, for several weeks. Now, it's preparing a prime-time, two-hour documentary airing Friday (11/4) narrated by a radio legend — 86-year-old Dick Purtan.

A Key Analyst Reiterates DISH ‘Buy’ On ‘OK’ Q3 Results

Pivotal Research Group analyst Jeffrey Wlodarczak likes what he sees when it comes to DISH, the direct broadcast satellite company. Why? "Modestly better" satellite TV losses are one highlight. But he's particularly pleased with the net new additions associated with its vMVPD.

Political Dollars Propel Fox Corp. In Fiscal Q1

The fiscal first quarter for Fox Corporation, reflecting the three-month period ending September 30, was a stellar one for the company. Affiliate revenue grew by 3%; it was led by 6% growth in the Television segment. The bigger story: Advertising revenue increased 8%, primarily due to higher political advertising revenues at the FOX Television Stations.