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Is it true that the majority of the growth in the U.S. Hispanic market is coming from markets that are below the top 10 Hispanic DMAs? "Generally speaking, yes," reveals Fernando E. Férnandez, Partner and Chief Client Officer at New York-based multicultural advertising agency d'expósito & Partners. But, are media buyers and marketers responding? In this Hispanic Radio Podcast, we look at the locales where your company could thrive.

One of the most striking takeaways from a letter signed by 10 leaders of radio broadcasting companies that fully backs a NAB proposal to loosen the FCC's ownership restrictions is a claim that, with fewer owners in a market, greater programming options exist. Is this a bogus claim, or is this a factual statement that simply can't be argued, because it's wholly true? It depends on what market you're in, and how one defines "format diversity."

Univision Communications' radio and music streaming app is now capable of giving advertisers a bigger punch for their media investment. It's thanks to a new partnership with digital audio advertising tech firm AdsWizz.

News of the healthy reward for stockholders comes just days after the company's stock reached its year-to-date low. However, Saga Communications' stock rarely suffers from big dips or gains, as we illustrate.

CreditRiskMonitor, a company led by a former hedge fund manager and attorney based in Rockland County, N.Y., has offered an assessment of what it believes are the top broadcasting and cable companies with a high chance of Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization.

When it comes to the advertising activity of radio's top clients through the summer of 2018, one thing is abundantly clear: commitment to campaigns is being seen from the top brands using AM and FM radio stations to build sales and product awareness.

With the acquisition of The E.W. Scripps Co.'s Tucson stations, Lotus Communications would have been over the limit by two properties on the total number of properties it could own in the Southern Arizona market. Lotus agreed to divest two stations, using broker Kalil & Co. Done deal.

Media Information Bureau columnist Kelly Orchard is back with a column focused on broadcast media's continuing battle for relevance. In a world full of instant at-your-fingertips media choices, does anybody have "the" solution to keep broadcast media relevant?

Salem Media Group literally had nothing to say with respect to its Q2 2018 financial results, released to the public following the close of U.S. stock markets on Wednesday. It didn't have to, as the numbers said it all: Total revenue was flat as the company swung from net income to a net loss. These results weren't good enough for Wall Street or investors, and Salem shares sunk.

It was a mixed Q2 for Urban One, with net revenue down and net income rising. The biggest announcement for the media company super-serving Black consumers had little to do with financials and a lot more to do with what's in store come 2019. A new cable TV channel is in store for viewers, and two unnamed MVPDs are already on board.

In Los Angeles, Spanish Broadcasting System (SBS) is locked in a tight three-way battle for regional Mexican listeners, as its KLAX-FM "97.9 La Raza" takes the midday crown. But, it is the rise of KXOL-FM "Mega 96.3" that warrants attention. Could the substantial gains seen by this Latin Urban and "trap music" hub be replicated in your market? The answer could come by way of this exclusive 15-minute Hispanic Radio Podcast,

Two years ago, all eyes were on MSG's 12% equity investment in Townsquare Media, and a growth plan largely tied to live events and music festivals. Today, the company is enjoying strong revenue and income gains -- thanks to its local radio stations and digital assets and not so much its event business. In fact, Q2 results were better than expected.

The pure play radio broadcasting company has just signed a new long-term agreement with Mediabase and BuzzAngle Music, a product from New York-based Border City Media.

A small market radio group serving North central and Northwestern Wisconsin has just gotten a little bit bigger. It is adding two FM stations serving the communities surrounding the town of Rhinelander, in a move it hopes will provide added "Results." Why? It already owns an AM/FM combo here.

Saga President/CEO Ed Christian isn't one to stick to speaking about financials and visibility on his company's quarterly earnings calls. This time around, he chastised digital media for its swarm of ads for one brand he loves while hinting that two possible new deals are being vetted.  By the way, Saga had a good Q2 on a same-station basis, sending shares upward on Tuesday.