FCC Forward Auction Reaches $16.4 billion
A shift to three hour-long bidding sessions has fueled activity, with $2 billion raised on Wednesday.
Political Mudslinging: Bipartisan Ad Spending Seen
The number of anti-Clinton PAC-bought TV spots is only slightly less than the anti-Trump PAC-purchased ads seen from Aug. 12-21.
How Tower Sales Can Bring Big Bucks
Broker Michael J. Bergner gives RBR + TVBR readers a tip on how to maximize the sale of their broadcast towers.
The Presidential Election Is Going Mobile
The author and entrepreneur believes political advertising has become “a battle for palms and fingers.”
FCC Forward Auction Reaches $11.5 Billion
The FCC will open its eighth round of bidding in its forward auction at 10am today with $11.5 billion raised thus far.
Radio: The Way To Get Young Indie Voters
Katz-commissioned study shows radio’s power in reaching undecided millennials ahead of Election Day.
FCC Forward Auction Nets $9 Billion As Second Round Ends
Wells Fargo Securities Senior Analyst Marci Ryvicker breaks down how the forward auction
NAB, Senate Leaders React To FCC Non-Action
The NAB vehemently criticized the NAB’s refusal to change its cross-ownership rules
Media Brokers Express Disgust Over FCC Inaction
The FCC’s failure to change its 41-year-old media cross-ownership rules doesn’t sit well with the media brokers who spoke with RBR+TVBR
Tuesday Auction Will Shift Spectrum
The shift of broadcast TV spectrum into wireless broadband networks is set to grow following an FCC auction with 62 bidders set for Tuesday.
FCC Fines MSO Over Alleged EEO Violations
Fidelity Communications faces a $11,000 fine for hiring more than a dozen people in Lawton, Okla
DOJ Decision Supported by 6 House Members
6 House members are on board with the DOJ's recent ASCAP, BMI decision to leave the consent
Taking Control Too Soon Trips Up Two Owners
An Oregon FM translator control issue is settled.
Silence Is No Good, FCC Warns Owner
Repeatedly taking your station off the air does no one any good, FCC warns owner.
NRB Returns to DC
The National Religious Broadcasters has moved its headquarters back to Washington, DC.