As the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act gains traction on Capitol Hill, automakers doubled down on efforts to block it. Broadcasters are answering in kind with intensified lobbying to defend AM’s place in the dashboard and involvement in numerous efforts across D.C.
As scrutiny of foreign influence on media grows across Capitol Hill, the NAB is pressing for clarity and parity in how federal rules treat domestic broadcast companies compared to global streaming platforms and international media conglomerates.
It is a company that today owns four broadcast TV stations, including the FOX affiliate and MyNetwork TV station serving the "Upland South" region, which includes Cape Girardeau, Mo. and Paducah, Ky. Soon, these two stations will be run by the publicly traded company that's shepherding the transition to ATSC 3.0.
On April 2, RBR+TVBR first shared the news that Todd Parkin, who in 2011 owned broadcast TV stations in three cities, had just signed off on a second acquisition agreement — further cementing his return to media ownership. Now, that transaction which saw Kalil & Co. serve as the strategic advisor has closed.
There is an increased wariness among local ad buyers, and less spending is anticipated in Q2 — pushing it to its highest second quarter spending dip since the COVID-19 pandemic. That's a key takeaway from Borrell Associates presented along with its findings regarding local ad budgets as the second half of 2025 begins.
From May 2018 through January 2023, she held a "sales acceleration" role at the company and was based in Chicago. Now, this radio advertising sales professional is back at Audacy Inc., and has accepted the role of Manager of Government and Political Partnerships.
With a city of license of Wood River, Ill., this Class B AM serves the entire St. Louis market with 1kw from 4 daytime towers, and 3 towers at night. Soon, it will become the property of a new owner, as Zobrist Media has signed off on its sale.
“Amidst persisting economic uncertainty and the unpredictability around U.S. trade tariffs, consumers are becoming more intentional in their spending and taking greater control over different aspects of their lives, particularly in the way they consume information, manage their wellbeing, and connect with others."
In an interview with Texas Public Radio conducted by its News Director, Dan Katz, the President/CEO of NPR revealed that it will cut its budget and divert those dollars to member stations most impacted by Congress' rescission bill approval, which claws back pre-authorized federal funding to the CPB.
From January 2004 through May 2009, it was a popular Puerto Rico-based music competition series that aired on Univision Puerto Rico and across the mainland U.S. on the former TeleFutura network. Now, it is being brought back in a "revival" courtesy of the media company under the direction of Albert Rodriguez.
RBR+TVBR on Friday shared details of Netflix's stellar Q2 2025 earnings report, and how two analysts each gave rousing reviews of the streaming giant's past three months and what lies ahead for the remainder of the year.
Now, Netflix can revel in a standout performance in Nielsen's Media Distributor Gauge report.
The Atlanta-headquartered owner of broadcast television stations and the growing Assembly Atlanta production facility and studio intends to offer up to $700 million aggregate principal amount of senior secured first lien notes due 2033, subject to market conditions.
Radio imaging, voiceover, programming, podcasting, and jingles specialist Benztown has partnered with a heritage production music library service, creating an opportunity for radio stations to use the content via a cash or barter agreements.
Futuri has brought to market an instant version of its Instant Video feature inside TopicPulse. "This agentic AI acts like a self-directed content producer," Futuri says. Branded video opportunities are at the heart of this advancement. It’s built for newsrooms, digital publishers, and social teams, Futuri notes.
Superadio Network and its American Urban Radio Networks are expanding its digital audio footprint with the official launch of AmplifiedVoices.com, a content hub dedicated to elevating Black culture and storytelling across podcast and video platforms.
The Senior VP of Sales for the group of station in Milwaukee-Racine owned by the nation's largest radio broadcasting company has been promoted to Market President. He'll report to iHeartMedia Division President Nick Gnau.
With NPR and PBS stations poised to lose pre-approved federal dollars through the CPB following Congressional package of a rescission package, widespread discussion of what it will bring for public media abounds. For the FCC's newest Commissioner, the answer is "opportunity."
DirecTV Advertising has teamed with MAGNA Media Trials for a newly released study on a potential new headache for traditional media sellers: ads that appear when viewers hit the pause button while watching TV.
She has more than 15 years of experience in radio and digital audio, and has multimedia production skills as well. Then, there's the project that involves the saving of Little Falls Diner in Passaic County, N.J. Now, Dana Schaeffer can add Streamline Publishing's Radio Ink to her impressive resumé.
New York-based Aiir Inc., a provider of software and services for radio stations led by CEO Ricki Lee, has completed its rebranding of RadioNewsAI and is offering a revamped AI-driven commercial production — with music beds from TM Studios.
