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The FCC is now all ears on its NPRM inviting comments on whether or not it should amend its local broadcast ownership rules. No debate over loosening of the rules took place, as the Commission is solely seeking input from the public before it makes any regulatory shift. Yet, it's clear subcaps are set to melt.

Emmis Communications is mainly known for English-language stations. Yet, it is shining in Texas' state capital with two FMs offering Spanish-language programming. Against formidable competitors, it's winning. This podcast delivers insights that could fit your market opportunity.

The Wisconsin Broadcasters Association board wanted to increase member involvement in legislative issues impacting radio and TV station owners across the state. It hopes this will be accomplished through the creation of a legislative committee comprised of WBA members in each of the eight Congressional districts of Wisconsin.

A SEC filing made following Monday's Closing Bell on Wall Street reflecting an acquisition of beneficial ownership by individuals indicates that some 4.4% of all publicly traded shares have been snapped up by the 17-year old firm headed by Matt Sirovich and Jeremy Mindich.

In charge of selecting the 2019 honors are top-level agency creative leaders, representing advertising categories including automotive, communications, financial services, packaged goods, OTC, retail, spirits, and QSRs. Meet the judges now.

The Jeff Andrulonis-led company has been shifting its focus from Western New York to the Carolinas of late. Now, it is engaged in another Twin Tiers sale -- this time with a non-secular operator.

The newly acquired companies will continue to operate on behalf of the radio stations they represent. That said, Gen Media Partners’ combined roster of 4,000 radio station partners "will create more opportunities for national advertisers, particularly when they are looking for scale in radio," GMP said.

An analog facility housed at Channel 6 on the VHF band brings audio to 87.7 MHz on the FM band. In Norfolk, the TV facility that acts as a radio station is the home for "Hip Hop for the 757." It appears the station's antenna system was modified, but the licensee failed to tell the FCC.

Programming from China Radio International has been airing on a Class D AM easily reaching the Dallas-Fort Worth market. Now, the operator running this station via a Time Brokerage Agreement has agreed to acquire the station outright. The seller is Amador Bustos.

The commencement of year-round measurement with monthly reporting — and how it will be done — was shared with advertising agency representatives in a Thursday webinar.

The NAB Education Foundation (NABEF) has selected one of its board members as its next Chairman of the Board, effective Jan. 1. This individual succeeds a noted media broker who has held the role since 2015.

In this Hispanic Radio Podcast, RBR+TVBR Editor-in-Chief Adam R Jacobson chats with Full Power Radio founder John Fuller about how his company has grown thanks to stations offering two distinct two English-language formats and the Latin pop-fueled "Bomba Radio."

The third quarter 2018 edition of Edison Research's "Share of Ear," released Monday, was the focus of a blog post from Cumulus Media and Westwood One Chief Insights Officer Pierre Bouvard. Front and center is data suggesting that AM and FM radio outreach ad-supported audio platforms daily. Really??

What if an over-the-air radio signal could "geo-target" an audience, thus making advertisers a bit happier with their newfound ability to hone in on a tighter target of consumers? "One simple rule change" could make it happen.

Cumulus Media-owned audio network Westwood One has signed on to represent advertising sales for Fox News Radio's long-form talk programming vertical.