A Wieser View On Televisa-Univision? Hey, Big Spender
GroupM's Global President of Business Intelligence, Brian Wieser, took a close look at the recently announced blockbuster merger between Univision Communications and Televisa, fueled by the U.S.-based Hispanic-focused multimedia company. His assessment suggests Televisa-Univision will need to spend a lot of money to make a lot of money.
Leon Hunt Lets An FM Loose In Louisiana
Due south of Shreveport is the city of Mansfield, La. It's home to a Class A station licensed to Leon Hunt and his Hunt Broadcasting. Soon, it will be licensed to a new owner.
Monday at NAB Show Premiere: HD Radio Data Services
A Senior VP at Xperi has been selected to lead a NAB Show Premiere session scheduled for Monday (4/19) on the application of radio broadcasting in IoT and smart cities.
California PUC Unanimously OKs Frontier’s Exit From Bankruptcy
The California Public Utilities Commission has unanimously voted to approve a MVPD engaged in a "Good Faith" complaint with Gray Television to emergence from Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The decision comes three months after the FCC gave its blessings.
SiriusXM Gains More MLB Streaming Rights
SiriusXM subscribers with a streaming-only subscription now have access to live play-by-play broadcasts of every MLB game as they listen on the SiriusXM app and on connected devices and speakers in their home.
Here Are 108 Reasons To Listen … and Lead!
The InFOCUS Podcast is growing its audience every week, with fresh episodes each Tuesday and Thursday. In fact, there are 108 podcasts available for you to enjoy. And, it's never been easier to tune in, thanks to our new embedded player at RBR.com!
Radio, TV Leaders to Share Tales of Pandemic Broadcasting
Two top television broadcast executives will be joined by a key radio industry leader as the centerpiece of the opening session of NAB Show Premiere — a virtually delivered event scheduled for the midday hours, Eastern Time, on Monday.
WMUR’s Leader Readies for Retirement
After two decades at the helm of a highly influential ABC affiliate that has long played a pivotal role in presidential elections, as the host of debates ahead of the New Hampshire primary, the President and GM of this Hearst Television property will soon retire. This puts the wheels in motion on the search for a new leader at WMUR-9 in Manchester, N.H.
NYSE Chimes In On Entravision’s Delayed Form 10-K Filing
On April 1, Hispanic consumer-focused Entravision disclosed to the SEC that it would not be able to file its annual report in a timely manner to the financial regulatory agency. There's a good reason for this, and the New York Stock Exchange is fully aware of the situation. Still, the NYSE had to move forward with handing Entravision a non-compliance warning.
Here’s What Bustos Paid For Its PDX ‘Urbana’ Home
As first reported by Streamline Publishing's Radio Ink, Bustos Media Holdings has agreed to purchase an FM radio station with a broadcast tower due east of Portland, Ore. Until recently, covering the Rose City wasn't possible. Now that it is, Bustos isn't waiting for the deal to close to attract new listeners. What's the purchase price? We have the answer!
PILOT Awards 2021 Media Tech, Innovation Scholarships
The awards, valued at $2,500 each, will be presented to four college students — two undergraduate and two graduate — for pursuit of studies related to broadcast or media technology and innovation.
AdLarge’s Good Parts Inks A Deal With A Denver Radio Cluster
Good Parts Media, an AdLarge company, has entered into a deal with Bonneville's Denver stations for use of Prep Country, a member of the...
This TV Is Getting A Boost From a ‘Big Four’ Owner
In October 2020, Byron Allen’s Allen Media Group acquired MGM‘s over-the-air broadcast television networks This TV and Light TV, offered as digital multicast networks with national distribution, for an undisclosed price. Now, This TV is getting a boost, bringing it to more U.S. locales.
RBR+TVBR To Co-Present Annual Forecast Conference
Radio + Television Business Report is pleased to announce that it will be co-presenting this year's annual Forecast conference with Radio Ink. Both publications are owned by Streamline Publishing.
Hoosier Group Spun To Hopeful New Owner
The Terre Haute, Ind., market, which largely includes nearby Paris, Ill., is the home of a non-commercial group of religious stations presently operated by Word Power Inc. On March 16, this group signed off on an agreement that would assign its two AMs, two FMs, two FM translators and one FM translator construction permit to a new licensee.












