FCC Fines Wireless Carriers For Illegally Sharing Location Data Access
The FCC on Monday fined the nation’s largest wireless carriers for illegally sharing access to customers’ location information without consent and without taking reasonable measures to protect that information against unauthorized disclosure. Sprint and T-Mobile face fines of more than $12 million and $80 million, respectively.
Nearly 18 Months Later, Dish OKs CMG Retrans Deal
In 2020, a retransmission consent disagreement between Cox Media Group and Dish lasted five months. Two years later, no new accord could be agreed upon between the direct broadcast satellite company and the over-the-air TV station owner. Now, after 17 months, a new carriage agreement has been signed.
Gray Television Touts Its NEXTGEN TV Firsts
What's the state of NEXTGEN TV in the U.S.? Sinclair Inc. is pushing ahead with potentially lucrative initiatives tied to broadcast data fueling the "internet of things." Now Gray Television is sharing some of its more recent accomplishments as NEXTGEN TV continues to grow its nationwide footprint.
Q1 and Done: Bakish Expected To Exit CBS Parent With Results Release
Bob Bakish is expected to announce his resignation with the release of Q1 2024 earnings results later today. Bakish was named President/CEO of a merged Viacom and CBS Corp., which was renamed Paramount Global, in August 2019. Skydance's expected merger with Paramount is fueling the leadership change.
‘Legislative Pursuits, Fueled by Localism’: Only In RBR+TVBR
The Radio + Television Business Report's information-filled all-new Spring 2024 Special Report was distributed in print at the 2024 NAB Show and via digital PDF download to subscribers earlier in April. Still haven't seen it? Look at what this 48-page full-color magazine has that you can't find anywhere else.
FCC Puts Cumulus’ Foreign Ownership Ask Up From Public Comment
The Chief of the FCC Media Bureau's Audio Division has confirmed the Commission will soon release a public notice seeking comment on a recently filed remedial petition for declaratory ruling that seeks approval for specific foreign investors to hold ownership interest in Cumulus Media.
Boomer Sticks With WFAN For Morning Co-Host Duties
While Boomer Esiason's tenure in the NFL in the Big Apple and the Meadowlands was short compared to his years as a Cincinnati Bengals Q, his run in New York as a sports talk host has been the stuff of legend. Audacy Inc. has now ensured that Boomer's time on the nation's first ever Sports Talk radio station will continue
Panther Pounce: FCC Says No To UW Milwaukee LPFM Plan
The University of Wisconsin Milwaukee will not be proceeding with the creation of a low-power FM radio station, as the Chief of the Audio Division within the FCC's Media Bureau has rejected a petition for reconsideration of an earlier ruling that dismissed the school's construction permit application.
Seven Pirate Radio Operators Get Hefty FCC Fines
The FCC has proposed steep fines against a group of seven pirate radio operators in Massachusetts, investigated during an Enforcement Bureau sweep in the Greater Boston area. The suggested financial penalties total more than $850,000 and is a direct result of the "Preventing Illegal Radio Abuse Through Enforcement," or "PIRATE" act.
The InFOCUS Podcast: Chad López
It's a radio station that was made famous for its Top 40 format that has aired a News/Talk format since 1982. Today, WABC is in the midst of a renaissance and earned a 4.0 share in the most recent Nielsen Audio ratings for New York. In this InFOCUS Podcast, presented by dot.FM, Red Apple Media President Chad Lopez shares how growth has come for a reborn legend.
FCC Upholds Oregon FM Erasure For Tree-as-Tower Fail
The Chief of the FCC Media Bureau's Audio Division has upheld a January decision to revoke the license and delete the call letters of a noncommercial FM radio station licensed to serve the communities due northwest of Klamath Falls, Ore., dismissing a petition that impermissibly introduces new arguments.
How Big Is Digital At Radio’s Largest Companies?
That's a question Gordon Borrell and Borell Associates addresses within its new 2024 Annual Benchmarking Report that he says is documenting the transition of local media companies toward digital operations.
WGA East Calls On iHeartMedia To Provide Podcasters More
Writers Guild of America East members at iHeart Podcast Network on Wednesday moved forward with the filing of an Unfair Labor Charge against management at iHeartMedia for “intimidating conduct and by interrogating employees about their support for the union.”
Sign up for free to get The Daily Intelligence Report delivered to your inbox. RBR-TVBR delivers complete broadcasting news analysis and our infamous observations.
Loftus Spins Five Signals To Seven Mountains
It was in December 2023 when RBR+TVBR reported that Jim Loftus would be relinquishing his role as COO of Seven Mountains Media to lead Times-Shamrock Communications. Loftus has now engineered a radio station transaction that sees his former employer agree to acquire an AM, an FM and 3 FM translators he's owned in the Keystone State.
MoffettNathanson Checks In On U.S. Media Fundamentals
"The biggest unexpected challenge for media companies last year was the underperformance of linear TV advertising," say MoffettNathanson's top two senior analysts covering media companies. "Unfortunately, we do not see this getting much better in 2024."
UpFronts, NewFronts: Ad Dollars, Where Are You?
With story after story suggesting digital ad sales growth is relentless while linear sales action remains tepid, Guideline Solutions has released fresh data that shows the good 'ol Upfront remains important for advertisers seeking adults 18-49, in particular.
Local Now Gets New Distribution Via LG
Allen Media Group's Local Now free ad-supported streaming television serving has just snagged a major distribution win, thanks to a newly signed agreement with LG Electronics.
RAB Launches New Professional Development Certification Course
The Radio Advertising Bureau is bringing to life a new training certification program tailored to content creators in broadcast radio and audio. The course is built upon RAB’s certified Radio Marketing Consulting course, the organization to be led by Mike Hulvey said.
Five steps to Boost Your Executive Presence Online
PR expert and public speaking coach Rosemary Ravinal once asked herself the following question: If the term “executive presence” is a measure of desirability on a dating site based on a static image, does that lessen the importance of those qualities in the business world? To satisfy her curiosity, Ravinal consulted a few friends at recruiting firms.
The Agency Perspective on Hispanic Radio? Learn Here
What Hispanic radio needs to know about growing their share of the market with agencies and where the opportunities and the challenges lie remains integral to achieving ROI growth and combating those pesky "macroeconomic headwinds." Learn about the fresh opportunities that could be awaiting you at the 2024 Hispanic Radio Conference.
TechFreedom Head Questions FTC Authority On Non-Competes
“No one can seriously expect this Supreme Court to uphold the FTCʼs interpretation,” says Berin Szóka, President of the nonprofit, nonpartisan technology policy think tank. “The FTC may lose not only under modern textualist analysis and the major questions doctrine, but also because its reading of the statute assumes that Congress delegated vast lawmaking powers to the FTC without clear limiting principles."
Myriad Cloud, Goal Driven AI Voice Links Win NAB Awards
The UK-based company behind the Myriad Cloud and Goal Driven AI Voice Links is celebrating the honor of receiving two awards in the Radio category at the 2024 NAB Show Product of the Year awards.
A New Mobile App Choice for Radio
It's carved itself a business niche by serving and focusing on small-market radio stations. Now, these broadcast properties have a smartphone app solution build with their AMs and FMs in mind.
PPDS Selects A Director of Technical Sales Support
PPDS, the exclusive global provider of Philips digital signage, interactive displays, dvLED and videowalls, professional TVs, and dedicated AV software, has promoted from within to select its new Director of Technical Sales Support.
Recent Comments