Wednesday, July 22, 2026

Can Flo & Eddie Appeal N.Y. Ruling?

With a N.Y. outcome vastly different than what transpired in California ruling just last month, what's next for pre-1972 song airplay?
Richard Lara, SBS's EVP and General Counsel

SBS Brings Its Chief Litigator In House

SBS's outside General Counsel has been brought in house, and will now hold the title of EVP/General Counsel

‘Flo & Eddie’ Foiled, Sirius XM Scores In Royalty Rumble

N.Y.'s top court rules 4-2 that Sirius XM is not liable for pre-1972 royalties, citing DPRA language giving states the final say

MRC Won’t Accredit December PPM Radio Ratings

On Nov. 10, RBR + TVBR asked, "How Significant Is Nielsen’s Newest PPM Problem?" We now know that the problem is pretty significant
Cox Media Group

Two Cox Stations Get Partial Online Public File Waiver

Cox needs not upload the quarterly issues/programs lists and annual EEO reports for two stations’ prior pending license renewal periods
Chicago

Can Three Parties Control One LPFM Station?

Sound of Hope Radio will not get a chance to be a time-share partner of a new LPFM set to debut in Chicago
FCC

Don’t Expect A 4-1 GOP FCC

By statute, the GOP can only have a 3-2 FCC majority. But, independents are allowed, and a heavily GOP-influenced one could emerge.
Netflix

Netflix Sets A Date For Its Q4 Earnings Release

Unlike traditional quarterly conference calls, the discussion will be moderated by Doug Mitchelson, of UBS, and Scott Devitt, of Stifel

Nielsen Defends Its Total Audience Measurement

Nielsen has responded to concerns from NBCUniversal that its Total Content Ratings aren't ready for launch by refuting their claims

Inside-The-Beltway Well-Wishes For Wheeler

Wheeler was largely praised by a wide range of Washington politicos, following today's news that he will step down from his post
Mignon Clyburn

Mignon Clyburn: The Last Democrat At The FCC

Clyburn will be the lone Democrat on the FCC, come Jan. 20, 2017. The new question: What happens on Aug. 1 when she is set to exit?

No EAS Discussion Set For This FCC

This is a goodbye session for both Tom Wheeler and Jessica Rosenworcel
Tom Wheeler

It’s Official: Tom Wheeler To Exit FCC

The FCC Chairman will step down from the Commission, and not take a seat alongside the lone remaining Democrat
LBI / Liberman Broadcasting, Inc.

A Millennial Magnet, In Spanish

This company's growth is set to continue in 2017. Why? Millennials
Shopping / Christmas / Holiday

Did ‘Santa’ Arrive Early Enough For Radio?

Holiday favorites may have hijacked your market's AC station as early as Veterans Day. Nielsen data suggest that may not be soon enough.