Industry News
Fox Corporation’s free ad-supported streaming television "FAST" service has inked a deal with iHeartMedia that brings a popular nationally syndicated radio show targeting fans of hip-hop and R&B to viewers.
Simington Dissents Are Due to Concern Over FCC’s Forfeitures
5 days 6 hours ago
Pointing to August TV ruling, he said the commission's boundaries of authority to assess fines is "unclear"
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Nick Langan
Soledad O’Brien To Conclude ‘Matter of Fact’
5 days 6 hours ago
As a matter of fact, she's staying on with Hearst Media Production Group (HMPG) for forthcoming new projects. That said, "Matter of Fact with Soledad O’Brien" will conclude its tenth and final season in national syndication in August.
Adam Jacobson
Deceased Radio Station Owner’s Combo Goes To Estate
5 days 6 hours ago
The death of the licensee of an AM/FM radio combo and an FM translator licensed to Louisville, Ga., has led to a FCC filing seeking its OK to transfer control of the properties to a trustee.
Adam Jacobson
Top Cumulus Shareholder Gets Board Representation
5 days 8 hours ago
He is a managing member of Kindred Capital Advisors LLC and is among the largest shareholders of Cumulus Media through his personal holdings and those held through Kindred. Now, he's taken a seat at the publicly traded audio content creation and distribution company's Board of Directors.
Adam Jacobson
Radio Industry Mourns Death of Gary Krantz
5 days 9 hours ago
Krantz Media Group President and CEO Gary Krantz passed away on Tuesday at the age of 65. His broadcast career, which spanned over four decades, was marked by contributions to broadcast radio, digital media, and syndication.
Cameron Coats
Carr Trumps Rosenworcel With Trio Of Complaint Reinstatements
5 days 10 hours ago
FCC Chairman Carr has reversed a late-hour decision by now-departed Jessica Rosenworcel to have an Acting Media Bureau Chief dismiss on delegated authority a complaint against NBC and an Acting Enforcement Bureau Chief toss on similar authority complaints against CBS and ABC on the grounds that the actions were premature.
Adam Jacobson
SoundStack Names John Morris CPO
5 days 13 hours ago
He headed digital audio development at WideOrbit and AmperWave
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Nick Langan
When Stations Do Their Part, the EAS System Works
6 days 1 hour ago
Until a better alternative is in place, we need to support the one we’ve got
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Larry Wilkins
Carr Appoints FCC Bureau Leadership
6 days 1 hour ago
The new chairman also named a managing director and general counsel
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Nick Langan