A March 2026 change of heart paused a 4-1 vote in December 2025 by Arkansas PBS' governing body not to renew its PBS contract stopped — at least for an undetermined time — the shift of the organization to "Arkansas TV." Now, thanks to an anonymous benefactor, there a good chance "Arkansas PBS" won't fade away.
It's a new nationally syndicated daily sports news and culture program courtesy of growing Front Office Sports Studios, and the show's launch date has been confirmed as September 14. Introducing "Front Office Sports Tonight," a 30-minute offering that will air on a variety of affiliates, representing some of the nation's biggest TV station groups.
The agenda, emceed by syndicated hosts Edgar “Shoboy” Sotelo and Dana Cortez, covers the full spectrum of challenges and opportunities facing Hispanic radio today. Sessions include Engaging Gen Z Hispanic Audiences, Digital Platforms for Hispanic Radio Stations,, and The Road Ahead: Innovating Hispanic Radio for 2030 and Beyond.
Soros Fund Management is seeking a court order for Jeff Warshaw to produce communications they say he withheld and clawed back in discovery, including at least one that defendants claim directly contradicts the claims of a verbal contract over Audacy.
As the morning of May 14 begins, one of the nation's foremost media companies targeting African American consumers will unveil its Q1 2026 earnings results. For multicultural radio and television, the past five quarters have been challenging. What can investors anticipate from CEO Alfred Liggins III and CFO Peter Thompson?
The age picture is stark. The average respondent is now 58.4 years old, up from 58.0 in 2025 and 55.5 in 2023. One in three respondents is 65 or older, compared to one in four just three years ago. Boomers make up 45% of the sample, Gen X another 40%, with Millennials at 12% and Gen Z at just 2%.
With a pledge to modernize distribution and bring new monetization opportunities to an industry with its share of high-profile fiscal challenges, Cirocast is eyed by Skyview as a product with growth potential and new client adoption.
It is the former permittee of a deleted FM translator serving Butte, Montana; the former licensee of a station in Anaconda, Mont.; and the current licensee of an AM in Lima, Mont. For Southwest Montana Media, that Lima property could soon see a license cancellation and call letter deletion. Why? It hasn't paid its regulatory fees.
With the rise of free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) channels and a continued desire to bring linear local television content to the digital universe via apps, such insights could prove valuable as advertisers look for more reliable ways to evaluate media quality.
He was a fixture at Entravision since its 2000 acquisition of Latin Communications Group until exiting earlier this year. Now, he's joining Carlos Moncada in supporting MLC Media's broadcast operations as it seeks to grow the production and distribution of syndicated Spanish-language radio audio and digital content.
An all-Sports station devoted to fans of teams across the Sunshine State "with a spotlight on alumni pride and community connection" has become the new audio home of a soccer team within the USL Championship League. It's a Beasley Media Group property launched in August 2025.
The three AMs and five FM radio stations owned by iHeartMedia in Louisville have a new VP of Programming, overseeing what comes out of the speakers for a total of nine audio brands serving Kentucky's largest market.
It's a well-known fact that the way consumers watch, browse, and buy goods and services has fundamentally changed. And, a newly released study shows, it is occurring across multiple screens and in ways that feel spontaneous rather than deliberate.
Jesus Soto had been active in the island's audio broadcasting world since the mid-1970s, and under his ownership created such iconic brands as "Salsoul" and "Fidelity."
Paperwork has now been filed with the FCC seeking its approval of an involuntary transfer of the stations to the executor of Soto's will.
Matthew Wesolowski is known across the industry for his SSR Communications, and for his efforts asking the FCC to create a "Class C4" FM radio station. He is now also known for having his proposal for a new Class C3 FM in Enterprise, Utah, bested by a counterproposal filed by a pair of Arizona station licensees.
Weigel Broadcasting Co.’s broadcast station serving Chicago has unveiled its local broadcast schedule for the local Women's National Basketball Association franchise. Coverage on "The U" begins with the season opener on May 9.
On May 11, the traditional marketer and advertiser-driven dog and pony show that is Upfront Week begins in New York. That hasn't stopped the nation's largest audio content creation and distribution company from releasing its first quarter results following the closing bell for U.S. financial markets on that key Monday for network TV.
There's a change in the programming leadership for the six radio brands serving Philadelphia owned by iHeartMedia, as Derrick Corbett shifts to the role of VP of Programming and a focus solely on Adult R&B WDAS-FM and Hip-Hop WUSL "Power 99."
The 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs are underway, and the National Hockey League has invested in a significant way in Spot Cable to help build its fan base and viewing audience across the MVPD-distributed networks bringing post-season excitement to those across the U.S.
The WNBA team serving the Atlanta market is gaining a larger audience than ever for the upcoming 2026 season. It involves local and national coverage, with a roster of games airing across the Gray Media broadcast TV pair serving its home market and the regional over-the-air Peachtree Sports Network.
