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.
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.
Media Stocks End Week On Largely Positive Note
U.S. financial markets ended the week with gains, ahead of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., holiday on Monday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average soared 336.25, to 24,706.35, while Nasdaq was up 72.76 points, to 7,157.23. Among the gainers: Nexstar Media Group.
Two Shrinking Companies, One New Deal
Rumors continue to swirl about the future of Cox Media Group's TV stations. Now, there's even talk that the company wants to deal all of its Dayton holdings. With that backdrop, Cox has inked a new ratings deal with Nielsen -- a company also looking to pare down its assets.
SCAD Event Scores Its First Media Partner
The Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) has gained the attention of the television industry over the last seven years for its staging in Atlanta of what has become an annual signature event celebrating the TV industry. Now, it has its first-ever Official Media Partner for SCAD aTVfest.
Starks Selected, Carr Parked At FCC
The FCC is now a five-member body again—thanks to the Senate and a likely nod by the White House.
Five ‘Attractive Bets’ For Investors In 2019
In the opinion of one Wall Street observer, television broadcasters had "a terrific 2018." This momentum is expected to continue into 2019. Does this present a good opportunity for investors that wish to buy radio or TV company stocks? Yes, and here are the five companies Zacks singles out.
Innovation Challenge Finalists Selected By PILOT
The competition recognizes creative ideas that leverage technological advances in the production, distribution and display of engaging content and provides winners with development support.
Here Is Nielsen’s Official 2018-2019 DMA Ranker
It's here: Local television market universe estimates for the 2018-19 broadcast year are now official. What's newsworthy? Boise, Idaho rounds out the Top 100 DMAs, while Wichita and Spokane just miss out on a Top 75 ranking. Meanwhile, a resurgent Buffalo remains outside of the Top 50 markets.
TeleSouth’s Questionable Biloxi Spin Follows Alpha Adds
Alpha Media has agreed to sell its stations in Biloxi, Miss., in a deal brokered by Kalil & Co. Terms of the deal became known early Friday, along with new information regarding an FM the buyer must spin to meet market ownership caps. The party getting the spun FM is closely related to Alpha's buyer.
Please Support The Broadcasters Foundation
From hurricanes in the Southeast to devastating wildfires in California, it has been a difficult year for many across the U.S. Those impacted include members of the broadcast media industry. That's what makes the Broadcasters Foundation of America's annual year-end appeal, launched today, so poignant.
A New Owner For An ‘OLD FM
One year ago, an FM with call letters known for their unrelated use in an old Harry Chapin single was sold. Now, it is being spun again. We've also got an update on two deal closings in which Media Services Group served as the broker.