Radio & Television Business Report

As previously argued, U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro stated, the Disney unit's argument "fails because the impetus for the early renewal processing of Plaintiffs’ broadcast licenses was the need for more information to support the Commission’s antidiscrimination investigation."

The FCC head is "deeply concerned" by the position more than 60 House Democratics are taking regarding what he calls "the right of parents to know whether their sons or daughters are being exposed to controversial gender identity ideologies" in TV shows rated as appropriate for young children.

For several years, the popular refrain among many radio industry observers is that younger, Generation Z and Generation Alpha audio content consumers aren't tuning to FM radio. While that's debatable, a new study suggests Gen Z and Gen Alpha video consumers are largely tuning out local TV news — at least on TV.

The "AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act" passed the U.S. House of Representatives more than one week ago. The bill, which has wide bipartisan support, now awaits action in the Senate.  Will it happen? Bill supporters are hopeful, but one Colorado House Member wants Americans to speak up.

The woman who for more than 15 years has served as VP/General Manager of KNXV "ABC 15" in Phoenix for The E.W. Scripps Co. has been promoted to a VP of Local Media position putting her in control of the company's stations across the West.

They're a winner in the NHL, with a legion of fans across the Silver State who have adopted the team as their own, gobbling up knowledge of a sport that arrived in Southern Nevada a decade ago. Now, the official radio partner of the Vegas Golden Knights is changing with the 2026-2027 season.

Five individuals central to the leadership of Leighton Radio Holdings have agreed to redeem their shares in the Leighton Enterprises subsidiary — a move that makes the parent company's employee stock ownership plan the sole shareholder of the radio station licensee.

The RAB autumn Board of Directors meeting concluded last Thursday with a new slate of officers and directors, unanimously approved at the Northeast Ohio-based affair. Serving as Chair: Cox Media Group's Radio head, Rob Babin.

A new white paper from Skyview Networks examines the practical alternative to satellite distribution as the C-band timeline advances, covering the technology, the security model, the revenue mechanics and the transition itself. Written for content providers, their sales and engineering teams, and the station managers who receive their feeds.

In October 2025, iHeartMedia supercharged its stations in the market by signing a partnership with the local National Basketball Association franchise. Now, the company and the Cleveland Cavaliers are expanding on that agreement with a fresh accord that keeps the pro basketball team on iHeartMedia's heritage News/Talk and Rock 'n' Roll radio stations.

In Southern California, some may recall Lawrence Tanter for his time in Radio. For many others around the world, he's known for his 43 years as the beloved public address announcer for the Los Angeles Lakers. Today, all are mourning the passing of Tanter, announced Wednesday evening by the team.

As RBR+TVBR first announced on May 13, the Detroit Pistons selected The E.W. Scripps Co.'s WMYD-20 as the NBA team's official television partner for the 2026-2027 season. On Monday, the team revealed the local broadcast schedule for both TV and radio. In doing so, the Pistons confirmed that Scripps Sports will bring visual play-by-play to six outlying DMAs in the team's territory.

It's another big week at Spot TV for the company founded in Central Florida that today is the most recognizable accident attorney specialist firm in the U.S. Similarly, a European second-hand online clothing retailer is enjoying another huge week at Spot Cable, as these respective brands have emerged as some of television's biggest advertisers in 2026.

"Do not start a presentation with your name." That's a key bit of advice from public speaking expert Rosemary Ravinal. Instead, she advises, "Start with a preview, a promise and a plan for what’s in it for them." She explains this philosophy in a freshly penned column.

It's a move that provides advertisers with a more complete view of how audiences move across streaming and other channels. And, it sees a data integration agreement come to fruition for Roku and Horizon Media.

Newly research research from Premion and Advertiser Perceptions demonstrates that as sports viewing shifts across screens, advertisers are increasingly following those fans to streaming TV. The result? "Big Tech" is pocketing from marketers and consumers alike as it delivers big ticket play-by-play on a near-exclusive basis.