Nexstar, FCC OK $80.5K Consent Decree Over KidVid Spots, OPIF
A Consent Decree with the Acting Chief of the FCC's Media Bureau clears the way for the license renewal of certain Nexstar Media Group properties under a Commission microscope for the amount of commercials airing during children's programming. An online public inspection file flaw was also under review.
Scripps Raises Political Guidance After ‘Final’ 2026 RIF
With the opening of U.S. financial markets on Wednesday, investors and impacted Scripps staffers are digesting the news that some 400 employees were let go on October 27. Scripps acknowledged the layoffs early Wednesday, and also shared a positive update on political advertising guidance.
Adam Symson: ‘Today Is Another Hard Day Across Scripps’
A big reduction-in-force, another in a series of transformative moves by The E.W. Scripps Co.. has taken place at the publicly traded company. The latest effort under the direction of CEO Adam Symson was shared in an internal memo sent to employees on Tuesday. Hundreds of positions have been eliminated.
SBS Bankruptcy Exit Challenge Questions Board Member Mix
Spanish Broadcasting System will come under majority control of non-U.S. based financial investors once it emerges from bankruptcy. That's at least what SBS is requesting from the FCC, and this has generated opposition from a party who also wants the Commission to retain the current formats at all SBS stations post-bankruptcy.
A Forecast 2027 Keynote for The Digital Era
An industry being reshaped by AI, streaming, and shifting consumer attention gets to listen to a voice who has spent three decades inside that disruption. That's why the Radio + Television Business Report is proud to be welcoming best-selling author Larry Bailin to Forecast 2027 on November 12 in New York.
Lessons Learned From Covering Wall Street: Rebecca Jarvis’ Total Forecast
Covering Wall Street for two decades can yield unique insight and plenty of conversation starters . ABC News Chief Business, Technology and Economics Correspondent Rebecca Jarvis has seen it all, and on November 12 in New York, she'll share what she has gleaned in an exclusive Forecast 2027 conversation.
Follow the Money to Forecast 2027
In broadcasting, term sheets are a key scoreboard, and private equity, strategic buyers, and lenders are all keeping a watchful eye on which companies have the scale, discipline, and positioning to win the next cycle and which will become someone else’s asset. By this time next year, many questions will have answers. At Forecast 2027, you'll be one step ahead.
Schartel Finds A Buyer For K.C.’s FM ‘Sputnik’ Home
Pete Schartel in the early part of this decade gained national attention for his decision to air a few hours of programming from Sputnik on a Kansas City AM and its accompanying FM translator. Now, he has reached a deal to sell that MHz-band facility. The buyer will be using it to spread the word of Jesus Christ.
CAB Joins The Global Battle To Keep Radio In The Vehicle
Canada’s national broadcast association is the latest to join a global coalition that now counts more than 40 members representing over 10,000 stations, fighting for radio’s place in the dashboard as car screens grow more digital and turn toward subscription media.
For Entravision, Mornings Go Mobile As ‘Reyna’ Launch Widens
It's an innovative take on Hispanic radio and is very much a work in progress, as it earned just a 0.2 rating in September according to Nielsen Audio. Now, Entravision is continuing its heavy promoted launch of "Reyna 103.1" in the Los Angeles market by rolling out what it calls the "first-ever live mobile morning broadcast."
Townsquare Media’s Chief Growth Officer Is Exiting
After 25 years with Townsquare Media and its predecessor operations, the company's Chief Growth Officer, named to the position at the start of this year, will be exiting the company on October 30. His planned departure was shared internally in September; now it's become publicly known, thanks to social media.
Wilborn To Lead SummitMedia’s Omaha Operations
For eight years he's been a President at North Carolina-based Dick Broadcasting Co., overseeing its radio stations in markets ranging from Greenville-New Bern to Savannah, Ga. Now, he's heading to Nebraska and neighboring Iowa to head up SummitMedia's stations there for Carl Parmer.
Rogers Pitching Third-Party Loonie Injection Into Radio/TV Arm
The sports, media, and entertainment assets of a company founded with the purchase of CHFI-FM 98.1, today under the "Rogers Sports" banner, will likely see the infusion of funds from a minority investor before Canada Day 2027, parent company Rogers Communications Inc. revealed alongside its Q3 2026 earnings results.
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Sinclair Moves Ahead With Alamo City SSA-To-Own Move
After 14 years of operating the Deerfield Media-owned station via joint sales and shared services agreements, the company led by Chris Ripley is moving forward with purchasing the property — formerly home of The CW in San Antonio — it wanted to own in 2012.
TEGNA Taps A GM For Charlotte, Greensboro
It's another local market appointment for an entity that is doing all that it can to demonstrate that it is a wholly separate organ from its parent, Nexstar Media Group. With 30 years of experience, there's a new President/GM in place at TEGNA's NBC affiliate in Charlotte, and for its CBS-affiliated sibling in Greensboro, N.C.
Perry Planning For Retirement From Key CMG/Charlotte Sales Role
He joined Cox Media Group in 2018 and today leads sales efforts across WSOC-9, WAXN-64, "Telemundo Charlotte" and Local Solutions Digital for the company in North Carolina's largest market. Now, CMG is ready to conduct a search for his successor that will include internal and external candidates. Tim Perry is retiring.
Deltatre Inks Rebranded MavsTV+ Platform Deal
Deltatre, known for its streaming, digital, data and graphics technology products used by sports, media and entertainment organizations, has finalized a multi-year partnership extension with the NBA's Dallas Mavericks to provide the technology behind the pro basketball team’s now officially rebranded OTT service.
Isa Sanchez Rising To Head Of Key Hispanic Ad Shop Zubi
She's a familiar figure to Hispanic Radio Conference attendees who appeared on the cover of Streamline Publishing's Radio Ink in June 2023, in recognition of her experience as a “agency fortuneteller.” Come January 1, 2027, the longtime VP of Media Integration at Zubi Advertising Services will be elevated to the role of Executive Director and Head.
Apple, AI Push Ahead As Smart Speaker Growth Ebbs
Smart speakers gave radio a foothold in the home, and a new forecast says that foothold is holding steady rather than expanding. Apple and more capable AI could shift where listeners tune in next, with connected TVs already gaining ground for AM/FM streaming.
Americans Value Press Freedom But Differ on Limits
Some 73% of respondents in a newly released Pew-Knight Initiative study said press freedom is extremely or very important to the well-being of society. However, when asked to prioritize press freedom or accuracy, 53% said preventing inaccurate reporting is more important — even if it limits press freedom.
Trusty To Lead Rollout, Implementation of U.S. Cyber Trust Mark Program
FCC Commissioner Olivia Trusty has been chosen to lead the Commission’s rollout and implementation of the U.S. Cyber Trust Mark program. She'll work closely with the Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau and the program’s administrators as the voluntary cybersecurity labeling program moves toward use by manufacturers and consumers.
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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