Media Bureau Wants Input On SBS Foreign Investor Ask
SBS has filed a petition for declaratory ruling with the FCC that would allow foreign investors to indirectly own up to 49.9% of the Hispanic media company's equity in the aggregate. Should that happen? A comment date and reply comment date have been released by the Media Bureau, which seeks input before deciding on the matter.
Larry Patrick Moves Forward With FCC Filings For Stolz Trio
As RBR+TVBR reported this week, a Nevada Federal Bankruptcy Judge paved the way for Ed Stolz to regain ownership of three FM stations that were sold by court-appointed receiver Larry Patrick. Paperwork reflecting the unwinding of a deal engineered by Patrick has now been filed with the FCC.
What Are The NAB’s Priorities on Capitol Hill?
The voice of broadcast media Inside the Beltway has released an overview of what it considers to be the most important policy issues facing local television and radio stations during the 117th Congress.
Cleveland College DJs Set a Guinness Record
What's the longest interview that's ever aired on a radio station in your community? It ain't got nothin' on what a pair of Carroll University students just accomplished at the student-run radio station where they serve as budding air personalities. Their stunt just landed them in the Guinness World Record book.
Mazda Drivers In Seattle Experience HD Radio Snafu
On Sunday, January 30, an owner of a 2016 Mazda hatchback was driving in Ballard, Wash., when his in-dash entertainment system suddenly went awry. For some strange reason, the HD Radio his vehicle was equipped with would only play the main NPR member station for the Seattle-Tacoma market. This driver wasn't the only to experience the exact same problem.
The Average AM/FM Property Earned $362,250 In Digital Revenue Last Year
“The radio industry seems to have finally found its digital groove,” the RAB report, compiled by Borrell Associates and is sponsored by Marketron, notes. The 47-page analysis covers the activity of more than 3,000 radio stations.
Out-Of-Home At-Work Listening Important for Radio
Working age adults who report to a jobsite or office outside the home are highly essential for the continued success of broadcast radio. How so? They use radio more than two times as much as those who work from home, newly released data from NuVoodoo Media Services show.
BBC Programming’s U.S. Distribution Stays With APM
BBC broadcasts include news and current affairs programming, including its flagship global daily program Newshour. In 2014, BBC and APM also introduced BBC Topline, a daily 90-second program recapping the world’s most important stories, curated for U.S. audiences.
Net Revenue Gain Clouds Beasley ‘Slump’ In Q4
While net revenue increased by 3.2%, a 66.8% decline in operating income was registered by the owner of radio stations and an Overwatch League eSports franchise. As such, Beasley Media Group net income declined by two cents per share from Q4 2020. Why? Unfair comps that require a look to two years ago are in order.
It’s Official: Needed RMLC Member OK Puts GMR Deal In Place
A settlement between the RMLC, a group representing several smaller and independently-owned radio stations, and the Irving Azoff-controlled Global Music Rights (GMR) has been reached.
From WLIR To WRNR, He Championed Progressive Rock. Now He’s Moving On
He began his career at the storied WLIR, in Nassau County, N.Y. For the last 18 years, he's been the OM/PD of an Adult Alternative station in Annapolis, Md., owned by Steve Kingston. Now, Bob Waugh is ready to say farewell. But, he's not saying he's ready for retirement.
Macy’s Returns To a Tepid Spot 10 For Radio
How many active advertisers are there at Spot Radio these days? Once one deletes iHeartRadio promotional spots and podcast teasers from the mix, the answer is, sadly, not that many. On the bright side, Macy's is back with a new effort.
Smith Upped To COO at NRG Media
It's a company "dedicated to providing Great Local Radio and is committed to being an active and integral part of the communities it serves." As of today, meeting that goal is now a bigger part of the role Jim Smith will play at the radio broadcasting company led by Mary Quass.
UK’s ‘Absolute Radio’ Reveals Personalized Station Winner
A Bauer Media brand with national coverage of the United Kingdom has unveiled the name — and, as such, the winner — of an all-digital radio station named after one of its listeners. It concludes a unique promotion that began one month ago at Absolute Radio.
A Key Townsquare Investor Increases Its Stake
As of September 29, 2021, the second-largest investor in Townsquare Media reported having a 6.39% stake in the "local first" owner of radio stations in small and medium-sized markets. It has now revealed in a SEC filing that it has taken a bigger position in Townsquare.