Could ‘Young Sheldon’ EAS Oops Cost CBS?
The airing of a simulated Emergency Alert System (EAS) tone is a serious violation of FCC regulations and has already resulted in Consent Decrees to settle infractions tied to a Meruelo Media FM, ABC's "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" and two cable networks. Now, CBS is in trouble.
A New Growth Story, Thanks To A Former Gray Grab
A station that debuted 40 years ago found itself in the middle of a controversial station sale in fall 2013, forcing Gray Television to sell the facility to a minority broadcaster. The husband-and-wife team that bought it is now selling it. The buyer is an innovative Fresno-based multicast pioneer.
BMI’s Fiscal Year Is Over. Radio, TV Weren’t The Top Revenue Source
It was a record-breaking revenue year for BMI, which just concluded fiscal 2019. But, don't mistakenly believe the surge in dollars came from radio or from television. BMI's growth is largely thanks to cable and satellite services -- and digital audio services, too.
Zacks Paints A Dim Picture For Radio, TV Near-Term Outlook
Uh-oh. The Zacks Broadcast Radio and Television industry near-term forecast is out, and it doesn't look very pretty. In fact, the Wall Street financial house predicts broadcast media's forthcoming quarters are "dim," presenting a shady outlook for AM, FM, and over-the-air TV.
TEGNA Announces Senior Notes Offering
The media company formerly known as Gannett, which owns four radio stations in addition to 51 TV properties, intends to offer some $900 million of senior notes due 2029 in a private offering "to persons reasonably believed to be 'qualified institutional buyers.'"
TUDN Picks Up Some Former ESPN Deportes Radio Affiliates
The demise of ESPN Deportes Radio has led several stations to add programming from TUDN Radio, the rebranded and retooled service formerly known as Univision Deportes Radio. Among the stations signing on are two owned by Lotus Communications, serving L.A.
A Mile High Farewell To ‘Sky Spy’ Don Martin
Well-known Denver radio personality and traffic reporter Don Martin died this week after a brief illness, local media report. Martin is remembered as a pioneer of live news coverage -- and for surviving a mid-air collision. He worked at such stations as KIMN and KOA.
Voilà … Vacant FM Allotments Reinstated By FCC
Thanks to an Order adopted Thursday and released by the Media Bureau's Audio Division on Friday, the official FM Table of Allotments has been updated "to reinstate certain vacant FM allotments." What does this mean? We've got the details.
NABLF Creates Training Program For First-Time Managers
The NAB Leadership Foundation has launched what it calls "an innovative online education series" for first-time radio and television station managers as they transition from individual contributor to experienced team leader.
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Another Day Full Of STAs … And No New Deals
Aside from the sale of a TV station in Grand Junction, Colo., to a "mogul" in Fresno, there were no new transactions filed Monday at the FCC. As such, TRANSACTIONS TODAY takes you aboard the STA train for updates regarding Townsquare Media stations in Texas and in Idaho, among other news.
A Harty Stock Buy Following Steep Slide
On Thursday, Meredith Corp. shares took a beating, as investors expressed worry over the media company's fiscal 2020 forecasts, which came short of Wall Street analyst expectations. What's a President and CEO to do? Buy up shares on the cheap.
TownNews Plugs In Six TV Station Websites
The Madison, Wisc., based owner and operator of broadcast media properties that snapped up Saga Communications' lone TV operations in May 2019 has opted to move six of its television station websites to a platform managed by TownNews.
Nielsen Secures Another Client For Local TV Ratings
A privately held media company with TV stations across six Southern DMAs has agreed to a long-term local TV measurement services agreement with Nielsen. The deal covers all of this broadcasting company's "RPD+" markets.
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Ten Great Questions To Ask Your Next Sales Hire
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Clio 2019 Gold, Silver, Bronze, Shortlist Winners Shared
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FCC Moves Forward With Two Pai-Penned Modernization Proposals
In late July, Ajit Pai presented his FCC colleagues with two new proposals to modernize and streamline the agency’s processes. Each of the plans have been adopted by the Commission, setting the wheels in motion on a NPRM and a proposal to streamline administrative hearings.
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Kantar, Pulse Pact To Explore The ‘What’ And ‘Why’ Of AI, Smart Speakers
Data, insights, and consulting company Kantar is partnering with Pulse Labs, which provides measurement, analytics, and testing tools for marketing and product teams, to generate new understanding into consumer usage of voice assistants.
Newcomers Set To Share Tech Wares At NAB Show N.Y.
More than 50 leading-edge companies will exhibit for the first time at the 2019 NAB Show New York, held October 16-17 at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, where attendees can explore new products and technologies through in-depth exhibits and experiential demonstrations.
CER-TEC Owner Takes Sales Post At NVerzion
An individual well known in the broadcast television industry as a sales professional with over 27 years’ experience in developing and maintaining client relationships is joining a digital broadcast automation provider. He'll represent the company in the Northeast region.
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