"Return on Equity is a key measure used to assess how efficiently a company's management is utilizing the company's capital," notes financial blog Simply Wall St., which examined Nexstar Media Group's current financial health. "In simpler terms, it measures the profitability of a company in relation to shareholder's equity."
"A relatively small number of consumers" recently complained about being unable to access NEXTGEN TV signals, delivered via ATSC 3.0 technology. A "rip-and-replace" edict in the name of National Security may be to blame, Pearl TV suggests.
A 50kw Class B AM radio station offering regional Mexican programming, with an FM translator licensed to Omaha, are being sold by the broadcast media company founded and led by Mary Quass. The buyer? An individual who served as the stations' Program Director for 15 years, until 2022.
It's summertime, and that means quick-service restaurants are actively seeking consumers. For four venerable brands, this means investing in Spot Cable. Who's the leader?
Gray Media has completed its previously announced offering of $900 million aggregate principal amount of 9.625% senior secured second lien notes due 2032. The Notes were issued at par.
Gary Shapiro has rattled radio executives for his opposition to the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act. Now, he's irked key TV industry figures seeking a FCC-enforced sunset date of ATSC 1.0 digital broadcast signals — and responded to an "outlandish claim" made by NEXTGEN TV promoter Pearl TV.
It bills itself as "a next-generation cross-platform distribution and monetization company," and it has just linked a sales-focused strategic partnership with the sports wagering news and information network linked to the Musberger family and operating from Las Vegas.
More than $1 billion of previously approved federal dollars allocated to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting will be "clawed back" to the U.S. government, as the House of Representatives — following Senate approval — approved legislation that will also return billions of dollars in foreign aid to the coffers.
The FCC's Media Bureau has entered into three individual Consent Decrees with licensees of broadcast media stations, actions that terminate and resolve "outstanding matters" and grant television license renewal applications.
Call Communications has crafted a business built on Christian Rock music, with stations in markets including Miami-Fort Lauderdale. Now, the operation led by President/GM Robert J. Robbins has agreed to sell a facility in the Land of Lincoln.
Since last year, she has been the VP of Sales for Audacy's Austin radio stations and has a quarter-century of sales and leadership experience, largely tied to her 18 years as GSM of crosstown stations linked to Waterloo Media and Emmis. Now, she's formally running Austin's cluster in the Lone Star State's capital.
The New York State Broadcasters Association has announced the 2025 class of inductees for the New York State Broadcasters Hall of Fame. WLNG-FM 92.1 in the Riverhead-Sag Harbor market will be doubly represented with the induction of station owner and meteorologist Bill Evans and GM Gary Sapiane.
The President/CEO of the NAB and its Chief Legal Officer have held their first high-level policy discussion with newest FCC Commissioner, wasting no time in pressing for long-awaited reform to broadcast ownership rules.
In a deal heralded by the publicly traded broadcast TV station owner, Gray Media has inked a deal with University of Tennessee Athletics and Learfield's "Vol Network." The agreement makes a trio of Gray properties "official television stations" of the Tennessee Volunteers.
Media Financial Management Association (MFM) has appointed new officers and board members — individuals who will play a critical role in developing the strategic plan and setting the direction for the association now under the leadership of President/CEO Joe Annotti.
"In the streaming wars, the two big winners — Netflix and YouTube — aren’t competing for a single spot. Instead, they’re playing different games," says MoffettNathanson Senior Analyst Rob Fishman. "As Netflix ramps up its advertising revenues combined with underlying strength in the core business, we see a strong runway to drive higher monetization of its engagement."
"This is purely a financial decision against a challenging backdrop in late night," CBS was quick to note following the announcement that its 11:30pm Eastern program host will conclude his run at "The Late Show" at the end of the 2025-2026 season. "It is not related in any way to the show’s performance, content or other matters happening at Paramount. "
Attorney Dan J. Alpert is prepared to submit documentation that Guel is unable to pay a fine of more than $188,000 for flagrant violations of FCC rules. Acting Enforcement Bureau Brief Patrick Webre argues the financial penalty should be sevenfold higher.
A pair of key Senators are blasting the Carr Commission for a supposed double standard. Why? An interview with then-candidate and former President Donald J. Trump conducted in June 2024 appears to have been edited by FOX News to make him look better ahead of Election Day, say Ed Markey and Chuck Schumer.
Kristina Bruni-led Fair Play Broadcasting has signed off on the sale of a low-power broadcast television station serving the Texas Gulf Coast. The buyer? It's another prolific purveyor of LPTV facilities.
