He spent 11 years as an "Eyewitness News" anchor, and later helmed local newscasts for the CBS and FOX-owned stations serving the New York market. He was also heard on the radio, at WABC-AM. Now, many across the region are pausing to remember Ernie Anastos, who has died at the age of 82.
Some 233 million — or 81% of Americans aged 12 and over — consumed online audio in the last month. Furthermore, some 219 million Americans over the age of 11 — or 76% — listened to online audio in the last week. That's the big takeaway from The Infinite Dial 2026, released by Edison Research at SSRS.
Lenders taking control of Cumulus will ultimately decide whether and how aggressively to pursue the case once the stay lifts, a decision that will fall to an entirely new board. Every current Cumulus director is deemed to have resigned upon the plan’s effective date, as the broadcaster goes private.
On Wednesday, RBR+TVBR first reported on the sale of two Southern New England radio brands by Hall Communications to a new subsidiary of Connecticut-based radio station owner Red Wolf Broadcasting Corp. Today, details regarding the transaction, including the price, became known.
With nary a word, the FCC on Wednesday quietly granted approval to a transaction that sees an FM airing KCRW's "Eclectic 24" noncommercial avant garde Alternative format wind up in the hands of the company born out of the former Buckley Broadcasting. A waiver to make the deal happen was approved.
Remote – Civic Media is hiring a strategic, hands-on News Director to lead a multi-platform newsroom delivering breaking news, enterprise reporting, and community-focused journalism across radio, digital, podcast, and social channels. This position is ideal for an experienced newsroom leader who thrives in fast-paced environments, excels at editorial decision-making, and is passionate about local media’s […]
The nation’s largest media company superserving African Americans saw its net revenue shrink by nearly $20 million during the final three months of 2024, as its net loss widened due to across-the-board revenue dips — including a 7.4% decline in digital advertising.
OpenX Technologies Inc., an omnichannel supply-side platform, has brought to market what it hails as "a first-to-market capability" giving advertisers the ability to easily target "high-attention" Connected TV inventory in real time. Connected TV-focused TVision helped bring the service to fruition.
Media multitasking is no longer just a Gen Z habit. According to new research unveiled this week at Connected TV World Summit 2026 in London, more than half of adults aged 45–54 now watch video clips on their mobile phones while watching television.
As RBR+TVBR first reported last week, Frank Biancuzzo, who since 2021 has served as President of Hearst Media Production Group (HMPG), will retire from the company at mid-year 2026. Who will be taking the role once he departs is now known.
He was previously the News Director of KSDK-TV in St. Louis. Now, he's taking a similar role at the TEGNA station in Houston offering CBS programming to local viewers.
With a hand from WPP Media to help facilitate and negotiate the partnership, The E.W. Scripps Co.'s unit led by Brian Lawlor and digital financial services company Ally have come together to present the first nationally televised Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) game.
Saga maintains "the most pristine balance sheet" in the business, CEO Chris Forgy said to open the company's Q4 and full-year 2025 earnings call. That's not to say challenges do not persist, as the fourth quarter was one in which a wider net loss was seen.
Three months ago, it was dropped by Sirius XM ahead of a shift to iHeartMedia. Now, the nation's top audio content creation and distribution platform is rolling out its incarnation of TikTokRadio with digital and HD multicast access across the U.S.
With celebrity-led teams, live competitions, a platform for global fan participation, and next-gen media experiences, the Global Gaming League (GGL) is building "the first entertainment system for the world’s largest and most engaged audience." The nation's top radio ownership group believes in its growth potential.
Democratic FCC Commissioner Anna M. Gomez will host a webinar on Tuesday (3/17) featuring panel conversations with communications and technology policy experts who lived through the creation and implementation of the Telecommunications Act of 1996.
How did Salem Media, the company focused on conservative secular and Christian-themed spoken word content, perform during the fourth quarter of 2025? That's not exactly clear, as the company opted to release its full-year 2025 fiscal health analysis on Wednesday, which doesn't include any Q4 breakout data.
The Washington State Association of Broadcasters (WSAB) is seeking a President & Chief Executive Officer to lead the association during a period of transition and opportunity for local broadcast media in Washington State. This is a senior leadership role responsible for advocacy, revenue stability, member engagement, and organizational leadership. The CEO will work closely with […]
Gray Media-owned television stations whose viewers rely on Dish for their local channels are now prevented from accessing any Gray-owned property. Blame it on the latest retransmission consent impasse to impact consumers.
A Class D AM radio station with an FM translator and its Class C3 FM, each licensed to a city sandwiched between Muscle Shoals and Florence, Ala., on the banks of the Tennessee River, are being sold. Who's the buyer of this Gospel-formatted FM and unique Adult Standards-focused AM station?
