FCC Begins SBS Change of Control Approval Look
The FCC has opened a pleading cycle that sees the Commission welcome input from interested parties on a federal bankruptcy court-approved post-bankruptcy ownership scheme for Spanish Broadcasting System that would hand nearly all of the company’s equity to a group of funds.
Cumulus Sells Space Coast Cluster To MARC
A booming Top 40 station, along with its Classic Rock and Country siblings, are poised to leave the Cumulus Media stable. While the company emerging from Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection will depart the Orlando DMA with the divestment, it marks another radio station expansion for a Florida automotive group head.
Castor Takes The Helm For iHeartMedia In SLC
There's a new Market President for the Salt Lake City radio stations owned and operated by iHeartMedia. He'll report to Glynn Alan, Area President for iHeartMedia in Utah and in Las Vegas.
Gray Goes With Varnier To Lead In Roanoke
The CBS Television Network affiliate serving southwestern Virginia will have a new General Manager, starting October 5. It is an individual who returns to the state that's "for lovers" after a nearly three-year run as the Creative Services Director for a Gray Media sibling in Kansas City.
Notable Radio Programmer, SiriusXM Host ‘Ron Parker’ Dies
He was born in New York as Ronald Ferrazzuolo but was widely known under a different name for decades, thanks to his time at radio stations across the South and, more recently, at SiriusXM. Ferrazzuolo, professionally known as Ron Parker, is now being mourned, as the programmer and air personality has passed away.
Meet the FCC’s New Chief Enforcer
Effective immediately, Patrick Webre is no longer the FCC's Enforcement Bureau Chief. That's because he will now take a senior role in the Office of Managing Director at the Commission. Who is Webre's successor? The Chief of Staff and Deputy Bureau Chief within the Enforcement Bureau.
With Staying In Austin A Priority, Texas Lt. Gov. Sells KSEV
A conservative spoken word AM serving Houston is being acquired by a limited liability company led by Yasmeen Qureshi. What does this mean for "The Voice of Texas"? If anything, it concludes a second round of ownership for the man who since 2015 has been the Lieutenant Governor of the Lone Star State.
Now Private, Salem Media Selects New Finance, Accounting Leaders
With the privatization of Salem Media, completed on August 20, former Chief Financial Officer Evan Masyr accepted the new role of CFO at K-LOVE, where he begins his new duties on September 14. Now, WaterStone-held Salem has promoted from within in a move to bolster its finance and accounting department.
FCC Moves Forward With Montana AM License Cancellation
It was warned in late April: pay your overdue regulatory fees to the FCC, or risk losing your license. The owner has chosen the latter, and is getting his AM serving Butte, Mont., taken away from him.
Nueva Network Adds Ex-Entravision Leaders With Regional Expansion
Four months ago, a new chapter began for Nueva Network, which Carlos Moncada took full ownership of in late 2025. Now, Nueva Network is announcing a series of "strategic new hires" across its digital and regional sales divisions to support Nueva Network's ongoing growth.
Nautel Expands VX Series In Time For IBC Affair
The new rack-mount models — taking the VX8 and VX10 names, naturally — are designed to bring broadcasters "a compact, serviceable, and cost-effective option for higher-power main, standby, and N+1 FM applications."
South-of-Atlanta ‘Bear’ Is Secured For Chris Murray
A "legacy" licensee in Georgia has agreed to spin a radio station to a limited liability company that will preserve the station's current branding and format, based on paperwork submitted to the Commission for its regulatory approval.
Coleman Insights To Take Audio Ad Performance Tool Global
It's a platform designed to measure audio advertising performance and advertiser return on investment used by one of Western Canada's largest radio station ownership groups. Now, it is being made available to a global audience thanks to a distribution agreement with Coleman Insights.
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FLX Local Media Completes Its Finger Lakes Deal
As 2025 neared its completion, digital media veteran Scott Swanson agreed to purchase a trio of full-power FM radio stations and four AM properties, each with FM translators to boost consumer access to the audio brands. Now, the transaction brokered by longtime dealmaker George Kimble has closed.
Starry-Eyed Surprise: Victory+ Abruptly Shuts Down In DFW
An advertising-fueled sports-focused streaming service that was to serve as the home of the NHL's Dallas Stars as well as a selection of Texas high school football games has suddenly ceased operations. North Texas isn't the only region of the U.S. impacted by the demise of Victory+.
Magic Kingdom: NBA Franchise Scores More OTA DMAs
On Tuesday, RBR+TVBR first reported the signing of a fresh accord with Hearst Television that brings play-by-play of the NBA's Orlando Magic to the Tampa-St. Petersburg DMA. Now, the team will see approximately 70 regular season games air on broadcast TV stations owned by Gray Media in three other Florida markets.
Comcast Unveils AI-powered Workflow Apps For Broadcasters
Comcast Technology Solutions (CTS) has brought to market a group of AI-powered workflow applications for broadcasters, content owners, and operators worldwide it plans to showcase at the upcoming 2026 IBC Show in Amsterdam — now a major precursor to the annual NAB Show each spring in Las Vegas.
Vinted Keeps Its Spot Activity Hot At Broadcast, Cable TV
It's another big week at Spot TV for the accident attorney specialist who began life as an Orlando-based operation big on local radio advertising and is today the most prominent law firm in its category.
At Forecast 2027, You’ll Get Clear a View Of D.C. From NYC
Consolidation, public interest, enforcement priorities, and advertising regulations are all among the policy fights that will shape the industry's 2027. The people steering those fights for the NAB, FOX, and Salem Media are bringing the inside view to New York City at Forecast 2027.
Digital Dollars Reach 40% Of Media Revenue In Canada
In the coming years, media historians may look back at 2025 as the year Canadian radio and television growth prospects permanently fell behind those of online services. A newly released report from the CRTC offers the clearest illustration yet of just how broadcast media's challenges now stretch to digital encroachment.
NAB Scoffs At FCC Proposal For Three-Day EAS Fix Deadline
When cell networks went dark for weeks during recent disasters, radio stations kept broadcasting emergency alerts throughout. That track record now anchors the NAB's response to portions of a major FCC proposal, which it says could undermine EAS reliability.
An IBC Spotlight For Unique 3D Talent Tracking in Qimera Virtual Production
When IBC 2026 begins on September 11 in Amsterdam, U.S.-based ENCO will introduce latest innovations for its Qimera Virtual Production system, demonstrating how advanced virtual production technology can help crews create more compelling content while making more efficient use of people, studio space and technical resources.
A New Offering Tackles On-Air Monitoring, Alerting
MaxxKonnect has brought to market a modular software suite that it says "provides a clear, continuous picture" of critical program audio, online streams and over-the-air signals.
MultiDyne MRMC Heads To IBC2026 With Strengthened Motion Control Business
MultiDyne Video & Fiber Optic Systems is heading into IBC2026 in Amsterdam with MRMC (MultiDyne Robotics Motion Control) within its organization for the first time. For attendees, visitors will find a dedicated MRMC presence complementing MultiDyne’s separate convention floor home.
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