TV News Anchor Wins Student Debt Relief Grant
A morning news anchor for an ABC affiliate owned by Gray Television has been selected as the recipient of the 2024 Results Broadcasting Education Grant. The $3,000 debt assistance reward is available to individuals currently employed in Wisconsin broadcasting or related media.
Gray Television Begins Tender Offer For 2026 Notes
Gray Television on Monday put the wheels in motion on a cash offer for bondholders to put their dollars into notes due in 2026.
It’s Time To Select The ‘Broadcast Best Finance Leaders’
RBR+TVBR, the publication focused on the business of broadcast media, is once again accepting nominations for this year's Broadcast Best Finance Leaders list. These honorees are singled out for their leadership and accomplishments, with reader nominations fueling a curated list of leaders.
Townsquare Media Finds New Life For Silent FMs
“Due to economic conditions in the market," Townsquare Media at the start of 2024 took a trio of Delaware County, N.Y., FM radio stations silent under special temporary authority.
Now, Townsquare Media has found a buyer for the stations that doesn't need to worry about advertising revenue.
KLOVE, Air1 Parent EMF To Select a New CEO
Todd Woods, who in March 2023 was selected to succeed Bill Reeves as the chief executive of one of the biggest radio station owners in the U.S., has tendered his resignation. Educational Media Foundation on Thursday revealed who is succeeding him on an interim basis, marking EMF's third CEO since Mike Novak's 2018 retirement.
Disney ‘Dramatically’ Trimming Traditional TV Investment
He had tongues wagging across Manhattan on Tuesday for his unexpected appearance at The Walt Disney Company's 2024 Upfront presentation. Then, Bob Iger, Disney's CEO, continued to gain attention for comments made Wednesday at MoffettNathanson's Media & Communications Summit.
Lake Tahoe Radio Broadcaster Files For Bankruptcy
They are heritage stations that have served the Lake Tahoe basin and surrounding areas for decades. Alas, changing media habits and local advertising shifts have made business challenging for the stations' owner. As such, D&H Broadcasting LLC has voluntary filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
SummitMedia Moves Ahead With Birmingham Spin
A Class D AM with 5kw of daytime power and 111 watts at night from 1 tower adjacent to a Nature's Own Bakery Outlet along a road in northwest Birmingham is being sold by SummitMedia, along with its FM translator at 100.1 MHz that benefits from a tower atop Red Mountain.
Two Alpha Media Stations Commit To ‘Podcast Radio’
A spoken word format that takes on-demand digitally distributed content and places it in a programming grid is being added to a pair of Alpha Media broadcast radio stations in Missouri, thanks to a partnership with an entity that has placed content syndication in the hands of Gary Krantz.
‘Corridos’: The Surprising Hispanic Radio Gen-Z Magnet
In some parts of the U.S., Gen Z Latinos are being attracting to radio thanks to a style of music sweeping Mexico in a newfound way: "corridos." Don't believe it? A panel discussion at the upcoming Hispanic Radio Conference featuring Costa Media President of Programming Gerardo López will uncover the surprising details.
A ‘TOP Biller Again, Despite Shrinking Revenue Totals
Hubbard Radio's WTOP Radio again tops BIA Advisory Services' Top Ten Radio Stations by Revenue rankings, and has done so 13 out of the last 14 years. However, the bigger takeaway is that WTOP's over-the-air revenue declined by $3.7 million between 2021 and 2023.
AM Radio Gets Revenue Spotlight In Latest BIA Rankings
BIA Advisory Services has tallied up the dollars and has released its look at the Top 10 radio stations by revenue for 2023. This year BIA also offers a look at the Top 10 AM radio stations by revenue — a not-so-subtle reminder that stations on the kHz band bring in big money.
It’s Official: ‘ZoneCasting’ Rule Changes Now In Effect
Six weeks ago, the FCC adopted changes to its rules that will allow FM booster stations to originate programming — “subject to future adoption of processing, licensing, and service rules” as proposed in a FNPRM — and public input. As of today, the rule changes are now effective.
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A ‘SHO Sale Is Focal Point’s Main Matter
An AM radio station licensed to the Crescent City is changing hands, paperwork submitted for regulatory approval at the FCC indicates. This will put the facility in the hands of Daniel Teachworth.
AMG Agreement Brings In-Stream ‘Frame’ Ads To Viewers
New, in-stream "Frame" ad experiences are now available to advertisers seeking to connect with viewers of The Weather Channel, Local Now, and HBCU Go via their respective connected TV apps.
Skechers Struts Its Way Across Spot Television
It's known by multiple generations for its trendy streetwear. And, to help grow business, it is investing heavily in Spot Cable and broadcast TV, based on the latest data from Media Monitors.
Iconic First Coast TV Anchor Readies For Retirement
He's considered the Dean of television news anchors in the Jacksonville, Fla., market, and has been associated with the TV station today owned by Graham Media Group since 1975, when it was the market's CBS affiliate and licensed to The Washington Post Co. His final newscast is May 31.
AMG Agreement Brings In-Stream ‘Frame’ Ads To Viewers
New, in-stream "Frame" ad experiences are now available to advertisers seeking to connect with viewers of The Weather Channel, Local Now, and HBCU Go via their respective connected TV apps.
‘Don’t Let Myths About Public Speaking Hold You Back’
"There are many misconceptions about speaking," says public speaking coach and veteran public relations executive Rosemary Ravinal. In this column, Ravinal debunks some more myths about public speaking with one key takeaway: "Everyone can uplevel" communications skills with the right motivation, guidance and practice.
Ad Council Unveils Trade Assn. Advisory Committee
The committee's principal task is to offer insights and perspectives on the challenges and opportunities facing their industries, and explore opportunities "to amplify Ad Council messages as a collective in the ultimate service of driving meaningful impact."
Media Bureau Opens Up Twin LPTV Dockets
The FCC on Monday opened up a pair of dockets that are designed to update the Commission's rules as it pertains to low-power television stations. One of the two dockets also impacts TV translator and Class A TV stations.
A Smart Video Crop Tool Designed for Social Sports Posts
Vizrt, known for its real-time graphics and live production products for content creators, has released new software for its flagship sports highlight enhancement tool that gives users the ability to crop video to various aspect ratios from one interface.
FM Audio Processing Software Gets NAB Honor
The broadcast audio technology company founded by legendary ex-Malrite Communications engineer Frank Foti has earned a 2024 NAB Show Product of the Year award in the Radio category. The association honored Telos Alliance for a brand of audio processing software.
MultiDyne In Dubai for First CABSAT Exhibition
MultiDyne Video & Fiber Optic Systems is bringing its latest innovations for the global broadcast and production community to the UAE between May 21 and May 23, as the CABSAT 2024 event wrapped up its first day Tuesday at the Dubai World Trade Centre.
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