Tom Syner Adds A Fourth Media Property

Until now, the Tom Syner-led Zack Media South has served as the licensee of Class D WRRL-AM in Rainelle, W. Va., and a pair of low-power TV stations serving the West Virginia cities of Beckley and Clarksburg. Now, Zack Media is adding another radio property to its media stable.
The FCC Seal

A Big Spectrum Win For A Far-Flung L.A. TV Station

Ronald Ulloa, the youngest brother of Entravision CEO and founder Walter Ulloa, is the owner of two television stations. One of these TV siblings owned by Ronald is now officially a Los Angeles market facility -- despite its city of license, which is quite far from downtown L.A. and most of the metropolitan area.

‘Uber’ Ratings, Coming Soon … From Eastlan and IBA?

Vocal opposition to Nielsen Audio's decision as of today appears to outweigh those who support Nielsen's business decision to delete non-subscriber station analysis from all but its costly responder data. Now, the man who created the Independent Broadcasters Association (IBA) says he's ready for Eastlan to ramp it up as a bigger competitor to Nielsen Audio.
Byron Allen, media mogul. Real Person.

Diginets ‘Light TV,’ ‘This TV’ Purchased by This Media Mogul

He was a keynote speaker at the virtual 2020 Radio Show — a selection some suggested was made because a transaction involving AM and FM radio stations was in the works for this media mogul. Alas, that's not happened. But, Allen Media Group -- the company founded by Byron Allen -- has made a big acquisition. Only, it further cements his stature in broadcast television.

Nielsen Sets Q3 Earnings Release Time

Nielsen Holdings plc will report its financial results for the third quarter of 2020 on Thursday, November 5. The company will host a conference call to discuss its results at 8am Eastern on that date.
Ravi Kapur

Ravi Kapur’s Major Market SoCal Snag

Ravi Kapur has gained notice as the owner of a television broadcasting company that began with a low-power digital facility atop Chicago's Willis Tower and in January 2015 officially took control of KRDK-4, the former KXJB, in Fargo, N.D. Now, Kapur's Major Market Broadcasting is growing again. The seller? A 93-year-old L.A. radio station owner.
Gordon Smith

Gordon Smith To Moderate Hispanic Radio Conference Executive Session

Hispanic radio’s leaders have always been a dynamic and creative group of strategists and innovators. What’s on their minds in a new decade with a most interesting start? That's just one of the questions up for discussion in the concluding Hispanic Radio Conference LIVE online session, moderated by the NAB President/CEO. It's scheduled for 11:30am Thursday.
The FCC Seal

As Expected, FCC Approves TV White Space Order

Increased unlicensed wireless operations in so-called television "white spaces" has been given the green light by the FCC. The vote was applauded by the NAB, and received bipartisan support from the Commissioners.

Radio’s PPM Recovery Continues, Nielsen Audio Data Show

October radio listening is now at 95% of March levels, as the recovery from severe COVID-19 cume declines in April continues for the industry. That's just one key highlight of a Tuesday webinar offered for clients. There's also new insight into a PPM headphone adjustment, with Nielsen Media offering up which markets saw the biggest lift from the tweak.
vAll HD Radio is coming to the AM band. But, has AM been out of vogue since these clock radios became obsolete?

With No Dissent, Voluntary All-Digital AM OK’d

It was a long October Open Meeting for the FCC, heavy on discussions tied to broadband internet and the use of TV white spaces to bring better, faster online connectivity to rural areas of the U.S. Yet, one of the most important advancements in the history of AM radio broadcasting took only minutes to get the Commission's approval.

Prisa Radio Signs A New Triton Deal

One of Iberoamérica's largest media conglomerates, the home of such brands as Spain's El País newspaper and international contemporary pop and hot talk brand Los 40, has renewed its streaming agreement with the digital audio and podcast entity owned by The E.W. Scripps Co.

Top 4 Radio Show Takeaways

No one knew what to expect this year: Would the all-virtual Radio Show be a hit, or a dud? Get the inside scoop and top 4 takeaways from NAB in this new article. [Sponsored content from Revenue Analytics]

‘Wow, the Radio Show Blew My Mind!’

The 2020 Radio Show was jam-packed with crazy good inspiration this year! Get the inside scoop and top four takeaways you can’t miss in this new article. [Sponsored Content from Revenue Analytics]

Alabama ‘Weevil’ Puts WOOF On Its Own Leash

In the Wiregrass region of Alabama, there's perhaps no bigger broadcast media legend than the late Agnes Dowling Simpson. She passed away in April 2012, with her AM/FM/FM translator trio placed in a family trust. Now, the trust is selling the stations. The buyer owns a Class A Country station serving an area due west of Dothan.
Sirius XM

A Sirius-ly Good Q3, As Pivotal Sees It

The home of Howard Stern, specialty channels ranging from Yacht Rock to Pop Rocks, and live sports pay-by-play has done it again. Sirius XM "delivered yet again with solid better than expected" Q3 2020 results, notes Jeffrey Wlodarczak, the Principal and Entertainment/Interactive Subscription Services Analyst at Pivotal Research Group.