Radio+Television Business Report

Inovonics Inc. is no longer manufacturing and distributing its INOmini 635 FM SiteStreamer Web-enabled receiver, concluding a decade-long production run. At the NAB Show, the designated replacement INOmini 645 FM SiteStreamer II was introduced.

In mid-January 2021, the owner of radio stations in North Central Washington state decided to put them on the market. He inked a representation deal with broker Greg Guy, awaited bids, and six months later sold them for $597,500. Now, the group that purchased the radio assets is spinning them.

He's described as a "pillar of the Tulsa business community for nearly four decades" and a "visionary entrepreneur and optometrist." It appears Dr. Robert H. Zoellner clearly sees the potential for strong cash flow associated with four local radio brands. He's just bought them from Cox Media Group.

The fate of Wendy McMahon has been discussed by media observers for weeks. On Monday, an internal memo sent by McMahon to staff yielded the answer that is not wholly unexpected: she's stepping down as President/CEO of CBS News and Stations and CBS Media Ventures.

Radio industry advocates continue to push for movement during what will be a compressed and politically charged session. Groups including FEMA, the NAB, and a wide range of first responder and public interest organizations have emphasized AM radio’s unmatched ability to reach communities in emergencies.

With renewed vigor and CEO Joe Annotti fully energized about this year's event, the Media Finance Management 2025 Conference formally kicked off Monday following a Hearst Television-sponsored welcome reception on Sunday evening with welcome remarks from the President/CEO of the NAB.

Freshly compiled data from Bond & Pecaro shared Monday during a Media Finance Management conference session show that, when subtracting political advertising-fueled years, net television advertising revenue will decline in 2027. How significant is the dip? The dollar total is the lowest this decade.

Despite the delay, MediaCo previewed significant year-over-year growth in Q1 revenue, largely tied to the Estrella deal. The company estimates net revenue of approximately $28 million, up from $6.7 million in Q1 2024.

The E.W. Scripps Company has promoted its Senior Director of Sales at the Southwest Florida TV station branded as "FOX 4" to the role of Station Manager. He's been at WFTX-TV since 2022 and has previously worked at stations owned by Nexstar Media Group, among other companies.

Can't get a good night's sleep? There's one brand that has a solution, and it is turning to Spot Cable in a significant way to share its brand messaging with consumers.

Deregulation. The end of the FCC's current ownership rules. These were the dominant topics of conversation an overflow audience at the Media Finance Management Conference heard the latest insights about, while gaining information about what's transpired in Washington since January 20, from two Inside the Beltway experts.

While a familiar name returned to office, the 2025 election brought a new playbook. This second term isn’t déjà vu; it’s an entirely different game, and no broadcaster will be able to comfortably watch from the sidelines. That's why you need to be at Hispanic Radio Conference 2025.

The new ABC affiliate poised to serve viewers from Parkland to Key West will be covered under an extended audience measurement, data and analytics agreement between the forthcoming digital multichannel station's owner and Nielsen.

The Copyright Royalty Judges on Friday announced that they are ready to solicit comments on the proposed rates and terms for the digital performance of sound recordings as it pertains to both commercial webcasters and "certain public radio stations."

One prominent media industry-focused financial analyst has given his strong endorsement of Friday's multi-billion deal that will see Charter Communications acquire Cox Communications, take on the Cox name, and integrate the Spectrum MVPD brand into the combined company.

The trade organization dedicated to educating and advancing the growth of addressable TV advertising is officially welcoming six new supporting members, including a privately held broadcast television ownership group and one of the leading connected TV measurement organizations.

The E.W. Scripps Company is partnering with FreeWheel, Comcast's global technology platform for television advertising, to increase advertising opportunities across women’s live sports content on ION, Scripps’ national sports and entertainment network.

Aiir Inc. CEO Ricki Lee and his wife are selling their interest in a licensee of radio stations they had partnered with another couple with. Their decision comes some seven years after the two non-U.S. citizens gained attention for engineering one of the first radio station deals to go beyond the 20% foreign ownership limit.

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In mid-July 2023, he relocated to Dayton, Ohio, to serve as News Director of the Cox Media Group CBS affiliate serving the Miami Valley. He had previously spent 16 years at the CMG flagship property offering ABC programming to viewers in Atlanta. Now, he's heading back to Georgia.