Bell Media, BCE Cut From The Managerial Ranks
On Thursday, BCE — parent of the CTV television network and radio stations operated under the iHeartRadio Canada banner — and the Bell Media broadcast arm both culled its manager-level employee roster in a move tied to a 36-month debt leverage reduction plan.
MediaCo In Q3: Digital Growth Offset by Big Warrant Adjustment
The Hot 97, WBLS, and Estrella Media owner reported revenue of $35.4 million for the three months ended September 30, up 18.5% from $29.9 million in the same period last year. However, operating expenses climbed 15.7% to $42.5 million, resulting in an operating loss of $7.1 million.
A Century Of Audio From The Gateway City Is Celebrated
For 100 years, KMOX-AM has been one of the only radio stations audible from coast to coast, thanks to its Class A 50kw clear channel signal. Now, Audacy Inc. is celebrating its station's centennial with special programming.
Auddia’s faidr Goes With Free Growth Approach
It is a company which has seen its stock price slump by nearly 88% since the start of 2025. As such, Auddia Inc. seeks to give a jolt to its shift to a business-to-business model by making the latest version of its "premium ad-free" AM/FM streaming app free for all users.
‘Fully Replacing Human Broadcasters’: Radio’s Next Traffic Reports
A Bellevue, Wash.-based transportation data and analytics company has brought to market "a breakthrough platform that completely automates TV and radio traffic reporting by replacing human reporters with fully AI-generated audio and video broadcasts."
AM Radio Mandate Under Consideration At Gracie Mansion
A Councilman for the City of the New York has signaled that he intends to introduce legislation requiring AM radio receivers in all city-owned and city-contracted vehicles — a signal that kHz-band broadcast stations remain essential in North America's biggest municipality.
Kentucky Radio Assets Transfer To Trust After Owner’s Death
He had been associated with a Mayfield, Ky., AM radio station since 1976 and orchestrated its "revitalization" by adding an FM translator to the mix. On July 27, he passed away at the age of 72. Now, the future of his radio assets is becoming clearer.
‘HUM’ Comes To Austin With Houston AM’s Expansion
A 50-watt facility at the right end of the FM dial, licensed to serve the western communities in the greater Austin area, is being sold. The result? Expanded coverage of a “Bollywood” presentation targeting South Asians is in play.
MediaCo Delays Q3 Filing But Discloses Steep Loss
MediaCo Holding Inc., which has seen its stock trading below the $1 threshold since November 4, has notified the SEC that it will be late in filing its third quarter earnings report. That said, a preview of the results shows strong revenue growth — and a ballooning loss driven largely by accounting rules.
A New Debt For Old Debt Move For Urban One
It's a scenario that's been commonly seen among various publicly traded media companies in recent years. Now the media entity founded by Cathy Hughes and run today by her son is moving ahead with a debt swap.
Connoisseur To Exit Bakersfield After Alpha Buy
They are stations that Jeff Warshaw-led Connoisseur obtained in its purchase of Alpha Media. Now, he’s secured a deal to sell the stations in the southern San Joaquin Valley.
Enforcement Bureau OKs Consent Decree With Bay State Pirate
The FCC's Enforcement Bureau has settled with an individual determined to be the originator of an unlicensed radio station in a Massachusetts town, with the broadcast buccaneer agreeing to comply with the PIRATE Act by making a "voluntary" contribution to end the matter.
Beasley Pushes Debt Deadline to 2026
After an initial eleven-day extension last month, Beasley Media Group has given itself a bit more breathing room as it continues managing debt tied to its 2024 refinancing, securing amendments to its 2028 notes around liquidity and key compliance deadlines.
A ‘One To Many’ Industry: Radio, TV Leaders Flex at Forecast
With Rob Babin and Sean Compton serving as co-chairs, the benefits to marketers and advertisers of “one-to-many media” played out across the entire day of panel discussions and executive leadership chatter.
Skyview Networks Secures A MusicMaster Pact
Skyview Networks has finalized a new multi-year partnership with a key broadcast radio music scheduling service for network audio sales. The arrangement begins on January 1, 2026.