Political Power, TEGNA Boost Bring Big Riches To Nexstar
Thanks to political advertising prowess and regulatory approval of its merger with TEGNA — even as a federal judge has put a "hold separate" injunction in place as claims of antitrust violations continue with a lengthy litigation process — the nation's largest owner of broadcast TV stations "delivered the highest quarterly net revenue in the company's history."
Political Power Propels Sinclair In Q3
As the CEO of Sinclair Inc. sees it, the parent of broadcast TV stations championing the rollout of ATSC 3.0 broadcast TV technology and owner of tower company Dielectric delivered "strong" third quarter results. Record mid-term political advertising is a key factor, along with "disciplined execution" across the business.
Candid Camera: Bill Wilson Takes On ‘Challenges’ As Digital Fuels ‘TSQ’
Digital Advertising revenue once again fueled the non-election year dollars, and this helped the "local first" company led by CEO Bill Wilson to lower its net loss. “At the same time, we want to be candid about the challenges we face," Townsquare Media's leader said.
Cruz Schedules FCC Confirmation Hearing for Severs
The Chairman of the Senate Commerce Committee whose future colleague in the upper body of Congress will be James Talarico, come late January, has scheduled a confirmation hearing for four presidential nominees to roles at NASA, in the Department of Transportation and, most notably, the FCC.
A Key D.C. Communications Law Firm Closes
For many years, it has served as legal counsel to more than 1,500 broadcast radio and television stations. On November 1, the law firm closed its doors. Two familiar attorneys are retiring while two others active with media clients have resurfaced at a San Francisco-headquartered practice.
WPIX Operator Nexstar Sued for Racial, Gender Discrimination
The company that runs WPIX-11 in New York is facing charges of racial and gender discrimination from a University of Florida graduate who served as a news reporter for the TV station. It is the second such lawsuit against the company from an African American journalist who worked there.
Xperi Inc. Trims Its Net Loss As CFO Will Retire
It is known across the radio industry as the parent of the growing DTS AutoStage platform, providing a new and valued audience metric to radio stations across the U.S., and of HD Radio. Yet, in Q3, Xperi Inc.'s success with a heritage TV brand "has begun to drive substantial growth in advertising and related revenue.
Frank Talk: Pallone In Pole Position To Again Lead House E&C
With the shift in control of the U.S. House to Democrats with the next Congressional term, Brett Guthrie will no longer be the Chairman of the House Committee on Energy & Commerce. A vocal Democrat from New Jersey who was Chairman under Democratic leadership is already posturing for a return to that role.
An Asset Swap and Buy For Snavely-Led Broadcast Ministry
A broadcast licensee led by Van A Michael has signed off on an agreement that sees the sale of a Class A FM serving Williamsport, Pa.,to a large regional religious broadcast ministry. It's the not-for-profit entity led by Rick Snavely, which is handing Michael's group an FM translator in return.
Comment Sought On FM Spacing Rule Change Petition
He first petitioned the FCC in February and in June submitted an amended petition that would amend FM broadcast spacing rules for the U.S. Now, the Media Bureau is seeking comment on what Charles M. Anderson is seeking.
LAUNCH Pads Nomination Window For MIW, NABLF Program
Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio and the NAB Leadership Foundation have extended the application deadline for the 2026 LAUNCH Mentorship Program through November 13. The year-long program supports women pursuing careers in broadcast engineering, audio production, and technical operations.
NAB, Xperi, NRSC Take HD Radio Power Ceiling To The FCC
Some FM stations say they can’t run their HD Radio signals as strongly as they were built to, and a rule about one power limit is the reason. NAB and Xperi told FCC staff the agency’s reading of that rule changed in 2025, and they want it fixed.
NAB Extends 2027 Crystal Radio Awards Entry Deadline
The Crystal Radio Awards entry deadline has been extended to Friday, November 6, giving NAB radio member stations an extra week to showcase their outstanding community service. 50 finalists and 10 winners will be chosen and then honored in Washington, DC, during the NAB State Leadership Conference.
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Q It Up: Central Fla. AM Donated By Arroyo
George Arroyo Jr. has decided to donate a Class B AM serving a portion of the Orlando market. The entity getting it? "We are dedicated to fostering a culture of continuous learning and enlightenment," it says, adding that its mission is to "empower individuals with knowledge that transcends boundaries, cultivating curiosity, critical thinking, and a deep understanding of the world around us."
Sinclair Gets OK To Unwind Another VHF-to-UHF Upgrade
On October 20, the FCC said yes to keeping a Sinclair Inc. station within the Salt Lake City DMA on its VHF channel, negating a planned move to UHF Channel 20 as the company was unable to complete the upgrade within a three-year window. Now, Sinclair has gotten Brown's nod to scrap a similar shift at an in-DMA sibling.
Cury Adds KVUE To TEGNA/Austin Leadership Duties
For eleven years, he has served as President/GM of KENS-TV in Austin, joining the TEGNA-owned CBS affiliate after a role as Director of Sales for ABC-affiliated sibling WFAA-TV in Dallas. Now, he's adding similar responsibilities for TEGNA's ABC affiliate in Texas' state capital.
Vinted and Vicks: The Brand Champs At Spot Cable
Tune to a MVPD-distributed channel, and there's a very good chance you'll see two distinct spots. One is designed to tackle what Cubans call "la gripa" — and it is going around, big time. The other is designed to woo consumers from clothing resale sites including Poshmark.
In One Week, You Can Take Manhattan … and Be Legendary
Sharing visions. Projecting revenues. Discussing the strategies that will guide and drive the broadcast industry in the coming year. Streamline Publishing's Forecast conference is where the high-level executives are free to share it all ... and exclusively in the room where it happens. You can still be a part of it all.
With Newsom Signing ‘Community NEWS Act,’ Opportunities Abound
It's being heralded by one Golden State-based media broker as "a potentially important new financial opportunity for California's local broadcasters." The good news, says Brett Miller of MCH Enterprises? "AB 2222" could be headed to other states.
NAB Seeks Engineers, Digital Leaders For Tech Awards
The people who keep broadcasting on the air, and the ones pushing its technology into the future, will once again get their chance to shine in fabulous Las Vegas as the National Association of Broadcasters has opened nominations for the 2027 NAB Technology Awards.
Two Ex-FHH Attorneys Arrive At Stinson LLP
Some may call it a legendary move. Others may simply be pleased that two attorneys formerly with now-shuddered Fletcher Heald & Hildreth have resurfaced at Stinson LLP, a firm with more than 500 lawyers across the U.S. that has a Washington, D.C., practice.
A Product Portfolio for Streamers and Indie Radio Operators
It first gained notice for its network of streaming radio stations and international offices in Madrid and Algarve, Portugal. Now, Fort Lauderdale-headquartered Thasis LLC has brought to life a mix of software and services that independent and small-market radio stations may find appealing.
GatesAir Prepares to Host AirWatch365 Webinar
Led by Brent Whelan, Vice President of Global Services at GatesAir, and members of the AirWatch365 team, the webinar will demonstrate how broadcasters can strengthen operational visibility, accelerate troubleshooting and improve transmission reliability.
A Speech Restoration Tool, Pitched For Audio Content Clarity
It's an AI-fueled "audio enhancer" with one key goal in mind: to provide speech restoration for uploaded audio and video recordings, including interviews recorded in locations with lots of noise. Distorted phone interviews and archival material in need of a boost is also a selling point for Diffio, the creation of Nathan Harmon.
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