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One week ago, the MVPD controlled by Altice USA dropped the MSG Network. At 5pm Eastern on Friday, it blocked access to 63 Nexstar Media Group-owned broadcast TV stations across 42 markets, as well as NewsNation.
With Simington Dissenting, Latest Pirate FM Fines Arrive
3 months ago
The FCC has moved ahead with the issuance of four forfeiture notices, placing steep financial penalties on parties found to be associated in some way with unlicensed FM radio broadcasters. The locales range from Waterbury, Conn., to Geneva-on-the-Lake, Ohio.
Adam Jacobson
FCC Form 323 Ownership Report Paints Bleak Diversity Portrait
3 months ago
The data may reflect what the FCC observed as of October 1, 2023, but the results are hardly shrug-worthy. The Seventh Report on Ownership of Broadcast Stations, released late Thursday by the Commission, finds that majority ownership interest in commercial full-power radio and TV stations by Blacks and Hispanics remains paltry.
Adam Jacobson
Radio for the Trojans
3 months ago
This high school station thrives even after 50 years
The post Radio for the Trojans appeared first on Radio World.
Paul McLane
Lower Ad Demand Cripples Corus In Fiscal Q1
3 months ago
"Our results were in line with the first quarter outlook we provided." That's what Corus Entertainment co-Chief Executive Officer John Gossling had to say when commenting on the Canadian media company's fiscal Q1 2025 report. That said, television and radio division revenue were each down by double-digit percentages.
Adam Jacobson
Look What You Can Do With Ohm’s Law
3 months ago
It can help engineers clear up technical problems and create solutions
The post Look What You Can Do With Ohm’s Law appeared first on Radio World.
Mark Persons
Could FOX Be Tops For Sports With Venu Bust?
3 months ago
"This brings to a close a year’s worth of strategy decisions that at nearly every turn left us with many more questions than answers," says MoffettNathanson investment analyst Rob Fishman. Yet, he does present a conclusion that could have many tongues wagging: FOX may be the "unintended winner" with the sudden fizzle of Venu.
Adam Jacobson
“Radio Bridges” Contest Connects Global Stations for Climate Action
3 months ago
World Radio Day 2025 theme focuses on radio’s role in addressing the climate crisis
The post “Radio Bridges” Contest Connects Global Stations for Climate Action appeared first on Radio World.
Nick Langan
Gray Seeks To Convert Long-time LMA Into A Buy
3 months ago
A station that is presently operated by Gray Media via a shared services agreement with its owner has submitted paperwork with the FCC seeking its approval to purchase the station, which serves Rochester, Minn., outright. It is a property Gray gained control of following its acquisition of Quincy Media, Inc.
Adam Jacobson
Strong Investor Demand Leads Newsmax to Extend Offering
3 months ago
The conservative-leaning cable news network with a foot in Radio thanks to the syndicated Rob Carson Show has revealed that it has successfully raised more than $150 million in its preferred stock private offering, in advance of its planned IPO.
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Sinclair Launches SoCal Disaster Relief Effort With Salvation Army
3 months ago
“Our hearts go out to everyone impacted by these devastating wildfires," said Rob Weisbord, COO and President of Local Media at the broadcast media company. "Sinclair is committed to supporting the communities we serve, especially in times of need."
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Step Up Your Public Speaking Game for 2025
3 months ago
New Year, new beginnings, new opportunities to convey your expertise and step up your public speaking. Whether you’re speaking to an audience of one or 1,000, what you say and how you say it demonstrates your competence and confidence, public speaking coach and veteran public relations executive Rosemary Ravinal shares in this fresh column.
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Kieley Rises To Key D.C. Role For Public TV Advocacy Group
3 months ago
The Senior Director of Government Relations for the main voice Inside the Beltway for the nation's educational non-commercial broadcast television stations has been promoted to VP of Government and Public Affairs.
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Lazarus Reveals Forthcoming Executive Team For Comcast ‘SpinCo’
3 months ago
Appointments to the SpinCo leadership team include seven individuals who will take roles at an independent publicly traded media company comprised of USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel.
Adam Jacobson
Venu Off Menu For ESPN, FOX, WBD
3 months ago
The collective decision by the three companies not to move forward with the contemplated joint venture is effective immediately, the companies said early Friday. In response, a DIRECTV spokesperson issued a statement of their own.
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AOC, Six Other Democrats Join House E&C Committee
3 months ago
The Congressional legislative body that maintains oversight of the FCC has reconstituted its Democratic membership, and among the new faces on the House Energy & Commerce Committee in the minority is one of the more polarizing figures in U.S. politics — Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
Adam Jacobson
Sheaffer Selected To Lead Salem’s N.Y. AMs
3 months ago
For a decade, she has worked in Radio in the nation's No. 1 market. Now, she's been promoted from the General Sales Manager role to General Manager at the two spoken word audio outlets serving New York owned by Salem Media Group.
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Transmission Towers at Mount Wilson Escape California Wildfires
3 months ago
Fire surrounded the 5,700-foot peak Thursday, but the 21 FMs have stayed on-air
The post Transmission Towers at Mount Wilson Escape California Wildfires appeared first on Radio World.
Nick Langan
TikTok And Adults: What Broadcast Media Can Learn
3 months ago
Despite efforts in D.C. to limit its use in the U.S. due to its ties to the Chinese government and a new effort led by 14 state attorneys general to impose "significant penalties" on it for its harms to American youth, TikTok is a major social media platform that isn't fading away anytime soon. Data from Pew indicate that adults — not kids — are big-time users.
Adam Jacobson
Ex-CBC Français Audio Head To Join Cogeco
3 months ago
Publicly traded Francophone-focused Cogeco Media, tied to U.S. MVPD Breezeline parent Cogeco Inc., will be welcoming a new President, effective February 3. It's a woman who most recently directed Radio-Canada, the French audio division of Canada's CBC.
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