Monday, May 11, 2026

New Opportunities For Last Frontier: An Alaskan Anchor

An Alternative station with a Class C2 FM signal and its Class C1 sibling, a Brooke & Jubal affiliate modeled after a Seattle-based CHR/Pop station with identical branding, are being sold in a deal that shines a spotlight on the 49th State of the Union -- Alaska.
Rich Schmaeling, CFO of Audacy Corp.

Fair Value, Lower Leverage: Schmaeling’s Look At Entercom

Entercom head David Field loves his company's Q4 earnings results. Adjusted net income grew significantly. But, that's the result of an impairment loss. There's a good reason why this loss was taken, CFO Rich Schmaeling tells RBR+TVBR in an exclusive conversation that also touches on Entercom's debt.

CP Consolidates In Florida With Big New Facility

A company known for its products and services for broadcast and live event productions has just consolidated its operations by closing its Elmsford, N.Y., and Orlando offices and opening a new 31,000-square foot facility in St. Petersburg, Fla.

Introducing The Latest Version of CaptionMaker

A provider of workflow automation, processing and quality monitoring and management products for the production and distribution of video known for its CaptionMaker closed captioning and subtitling software is rolling out the latest version of the tool.

Hispanic Radio Podcast: Monetizing Radio’s Digital Platforms

Attracting local advertisers to traditional media is harder than ever, thanks to the growth of digital media solutions. How can radio stations, in particular those targeting Hispanic consumers, win over some of those advertisers with its own digital offerings? That's exactly what Armando Guerrero, of digital ad agency Ntooitive, discusses in this all-new Hispanic Radio Podcast with host Adam R Jacobson.

How to Program Better Bottom Lines

Determining the right programming mix for your station and how to position and play it is at the very heart of any station’s success. At the Hispanic Radio Conference in Miami on March 12-13, there’s a panel for that.

Higgins Hired To Oversee Omaha For SummitMedia

SummitMedia has selected a President for its five stations in Omaha, and this radio and TV industry veteran will take oversight of KEZO-FM, KKCD-FM, KQCH-FM, KSRZ-FM and KXSP-AM starting Wednesday.

First Next-Gen TV SFN Now Up and Running

A major milestone in the voluntary roll-out and development of the next-gen broadcast TV standard, ATSC 3.0, has been met in the Dallas-Fort Worth DMA. It involves American Tower, and the construction of and connectivity for the industry's first market-wide ATSC 3.0 Single Frequency Network (SFN).

FCC Call Center Launched For TV Rescan Assistance

The ongoing transition of local TV channels thanks to the post-FCC Incentive Auction repacking process, coupled with the rise of "cord cutting" and over-the-air broadcast TV consumption, has led the FCC to open a dedicated consumer help center expressly created to assist them with any queries and associated needs.

Will DOJ Consider Digital Ad Impact on Media Merger Look?

The chief of the DOJ’s Antitrust Division hints at a possible workshop to assess whether online ads should be considered in assessing the local TV marketplace, and whether the facts should support a change in the Department’s assessment of media mergers. Why is this important? David Oxenford has an answer.

Get to Know Gen Z, This March In Miami

The Hispanic Radio Conference is proud to present a groundbreaking session that will take an in-depth look at the youngest and most diverse generation in American history and how they will change the radio and audio marketplace. Jose Villa, of L.A.-based shop Sensis, will discuss the "We Are Gen Z Report."

What Does The Post-BK Future Hold For iHeart?

What's next for iHeartMedia, and perhaps for the radio business, now that it has new owners — namely two large financial investment management firms? The Global Head of Restructuring Data at Debtwire, which provides news, data and analysis on debt markets, shared his thoughts with RBR+TVBR.

Friday Deadline To Nominate Broadcast TV’s Best!

If you've not made your nominations for the first-ever RBR+TVBR 2019 Broadcast Television’s Best Leaders list, time is almost up. Is Hilton Howell III deserving of an accolade? What about Perry Sook? Tell us ... but you'll need to do so right now!

A Few Coins For ‘The Fountain’

Thanks to the partial shutdown of the Federal government, no new transactions have been posted by the FCC for 22 days. On Friday, in a mild surprise, a Form 345 filing made with the Commission was posted. It involves a 99-watt translator with nearly full-market coverage of a big Mid-America market.
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Expect A Non-Productive Phone Call As A FCC ‘Open Meeting’

The FCC on Wednesday confirmed that it will hold a January Open Meeting on January 30, but 30 minutes later than originally scheduled. What about the partial government shutdown? If it continues through Tuesday, a conference call will be held. What will be discussed? Not much.