The MLC Sues Pandora For Unpaid Royalties
A complaint has been filed against the Sirius XM unit in a Nashville federal district court. The Mechanical Licensing Collective claims Pandora has underpaid The MLC for "multiple years" of royalties due under the compulsory mechanical blanket license.
The InFOCUS Podcast: Joel Burke
Radio industry programming and operations veteran Joel Burke is going home to the Texas Panhandle region, and he shares his latest radio industry adventure in an exclusive conversation with RBR+TVBR in this InFOCUS Podcast, presented by dot.FM. LISTEN HERE
‘Spec’ Spots, Delivered Via AI, Come To Connoisseur
Connoisseur Media, the owner of radio stations in suburban Washington, D.C.; New York's Long Island; and in Connecticut that's led by Jeffrey Warshaw, is getting a spec boost thanks to artificial intelligence ... and Compass Media Networks.
Neuhoff Sells Its Lafayette, Ind., Radio Stations
The Neuhoff Family has made “an overall strategic decision” to exit the broadcast industry after nearly 70 years. Now, a deal is in place that sees the family sell its Lafayette, Ind. stations in a deal brokered by Kalil & Co.
Longtime NPR, SiriusXM News Commentator Bob Edwards Dies
He was the host of an eponymous program on Sirius XM and of a weekend program distributed by PRI. From 1980-2004, he served as a host of NPR's signature "Morning Edition" program. Now, the radio industry and longtime fans are pausing to pay tribute to Bob Edwards, who died on Saturday.
Hispanic Radio Conference Gives Birth To Broadcaster Alliance
A first-of-its-kind Hispanic Radio Alliance has come to fruition. It's a coalition of operators designed to raise awareness for the importance of Hispanic radio, foster collaboration among key stakeholders and drive revenue for an industry segment that continues to be undervalued.
Rocking M Asset Auction Challenged By Debtholder
A key debtholder of Rocking M Media failed to secure a winning bid in a court-administered auction of 10 radio stations held on February 1. Now, this Houston-based entity is trying to stop a federal bankruptcy court in Kansas City from its February 15 certification of the auction's results.
South Florida NPR Host Says Racism Killed ‘Sundial’
Across the U.S., listener-supported public radio stations have been saying goodbye to select on-air staff as budgets have not been met due to fewer donations. In Miami, this claimed the WLRN program "Sundial." But, the host of the program believes racial discrimination is behind the show's abrupt end.
Foreman Finds A Buyer For A Conn. FM
Veteran media broker Dick Foreman has successfully found a buyer for a unique 3kw Class A FM station with a signal covering Western Connecticut and a format presently offering listeners a mix of Adult Contemporary music, NASCAR coverage and a Sunday morning jazz show.
SBS Confirms Dismissal Of Its Outside Accountancy Firm
With Raúl Alarcón Jr. reassuming the role of President following the resignation of Albert Rodriguez in late 2023, Spanish Broadcasting System has also confirmed a change in its independent registered public account. The company was dismissed as of January 22, a SEC filing confirms.
House E&C Chair Won’t Seek Re-election
With the shift in control to the Republican Party, the committee that maintains oversight of the FCC saw its leadership baton handed to a woman from Eastern Washington who has championed conservatives' policy desires. Now, Cathy McMorris Rodgers confirms she won't run again in November
New Mountain Capital Completes BMI Deal
“Our partnership with New Mountain charts an incredibly exciting new course for BMI and our songwriters, composers and publishers,” said Mike O’Neill, who will remain President/CEO of Broadcast Music, Inc., one of the largest music rights groups working with both radio and TV stations across the U.S.
Saga Sticks With Its Quarterly Dividend
When it comes to rewarding its shareholders, including lead institutional investor Towerview LLC, led by Daniel Tisch, the mid-sized and small market operator founded by the late Ed Christian has nearly always delivered. On March 8, Saga Communications will do it again.
BBC Seeks To Steal Commercial Radio Listeners With Brand Extensions
According to the government-supported BBC, "new, distinctive digital music stations" that will serve as "extensions" of BBC Radio 1, Radio 2 and Radio 3 are in the works. That has commercial radio operators up in arms, as they say this is direct competition and not additive to the UK radio scene.
Iowa Public Radio Adds A Capital FM Translator
An FM translator at 94.1 MHz with a signal contour blanketing nearly all of Iowa's state capital is being acquired by Iowa Public Radio, in a transaction filed on Wednesday with the FCC for its regulatory approval.