As of today, paperwork needed for FCC approval of the proposed blockbuster sale of TEGNA to Nexstar Media Group hasn't yet been filed, and any regulatory OK of the deal isn't expected until 2026, FCC Chairman Brendan Carr has shared.
Four broadcast audio brands serving California's state capital region owned by Bonneville International have a new leader, and it is the individual who has spent the last five years serving as Director of Sales for the licensee's Seattle radio stations.
The man who serves as the legal advisor managing the wireless, space, international, engineering and technology, and public safety portfolios for FCC Commissioner Olivia Trusty will be out of the office through the end of January 2026. Why? He's a new daddy.
It’s a Class C FM with a booming signal licensed to the state capital of Washington that can be heard well into the Seattle-Tacoma area. With FCC approval granted, this radio station is now the property of a Hispanic media pioneer, with Kalil & Co. serving as the broker in this now-completed transaction.
The E.W. Scripps Co. has decided to sell its ABC affiliate serving Indianapolis to the company led by DuJuan McCoy that owns the market's home for The CW Network and its MyNetwork TV-aligned sibling. Pending regulatory approval, this will give Circle City Broadcasting ownership of three full-power stations there.
For the first time, Country Radio Seminar is getting three pre-show seminars focused on the next era of radio operations, ranging from music programming and AI innovation to digital strategy and revenue growth, in conjunction with the Radio Vendor Alliance.
The return of football in September generated a "massive spike" in television viewership and tangibly impacted the competitive landscape among media companies. That's according to Nielsen’s Media Distributor Gauge report for September, released Tuesday by the dominant audience measurement company.
He was previously News Director at the ABC affiliate serving the Rio Grande Valley owned by the Manship family of Baton Rouge. Now, he's holding a similar role for a Cumulus Media News/Talk giant serving Albuquerque and Santa Fe.
NPR has shared that its legal team engaged in private conversations with the longtime head of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, who spoke under oath, involving a scuttled contract involving the operation of a satellite distribution system for its member stations. That conversation is set to gain a public venue on Tuesday.
Starting November 1, there'll be a new Chairperson of the NPR Foundation Board of Trustees, and he will also join the NPR Board of Directors. He succeeds John McGinn, who served two consecutive terms leading the Foundation.
There's a new C-Suite member at the company focused on bringing rich visuals to the in-dash car entertainment system when a radio station is tuned to, and he'll hold the title of VP of Technical Success.
During the last quarter, MoffettNathanson examined the shift in advertising from traditional linear TV to ad-supported streaming. As viewers — and live sports — have migrated to streaming, advertising dollars have followed. But what about affiliate fees? Senior Analyst Robert Fishman tackles that question.
The Nexstar-TEGNA merger isn't without its regulatory hurdles as the FCC contemplates a thaw in its current rules. Nevertheless, the proposed deal has attracted its detractors, including ACA Connects head Grant Spellmeyer. Two Democrats from the Rocky Mountain State can now be added to the list of deal foes.
“NAB Show New York 2025 showcased the creative forces transforming media right now.” That's the post-event assessment from NAB Global Connections and Events Executive VP Karen Chupka, following an event that is attracting a greater number of radio industry executives thanks in part to the Radio Wayne Awards.
One week ago, the American Television Alliance began warning consumers that stations run by the nation's largest single licensee of broadcast TV stations could be prevented from reaching Verizon FiOs cable TV subscribers. With little fanfare, that carriage fee impasse has been avoided, with a fair new deal in place.
With Tesla deciding to end both AM and FM radio access in two of its entry-level models, Congressional passage of the "AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act" is more urgent than ever. For NAB EVP of Public Affairs and Chief of Staff Michelle Lehman, getting the bill to the full House for a long-awaited vote is a must.
He's been leading up sales for the Gray Local Media trio of TV brands serving Cleveland. Starting December 1, he'll be among the Fighting Irish and the surrounding community of South Bend, Ind., and nearby Elkhart as General Manager of Gray's NBC affiliate in the market.
Talk about a bump in market size: the individual who has been serving as General Manager of Gray Local Media's TV station in Paducah, Ky., and Cape Girardeau, Mo., for the past seven years has just been given the keys to the company's trio of TV properties serving Northeastern Ohio.
That accident attorney specialist with roots in the Sunshine State has again conquered the most-seen spot report for broadcast television, according to the latest data from iHeartMedia-owned Media Monitors. But, there is Pharma category activity that's certainly worth noting.
The Carr Commission is considering a mandate that would require all sellers of televisions in the U.S to include a NEXTGEN TV-compatible receiver. The lobbying group that's responsible for the annual CES conference, led by an individual trying to kill the "AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act," doesn't want that to happen.
