Radio+Television Business Report

"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. 

It serves the town of Burnet, Tex., and until now has been owned by Richard Herring. Pending FCC approval, a new licensee will be in possession of this FM translator serving a portion of Hill Country to the west of Austin.

Journalists at the all-News station serving the New York Tri-State region owned by Audacy that are members of the Writers Guild of America-East are calling on company management to address staff safety protocols and artificial intelligence protections in a new bargaining agreement made as part of ongoing contract negotiations.

The nation's largest owner of broadcast television stations has taken a former employee to federal court, accusing her of trademark infringement. The matter could find the woman "Cruisin'" down a costly, litigious Connecticut road.

One of the biggest advertising technology companies has turned to its Executive Chairman — a veteran of Tribune Media, Fox Broadcasting, Discovery Communications, and HBO — to serve as its next Chief Executive Officer.  At the same time, several "key leadership updates" have come to VideoAmp.

Since 1957, New York Festivals has recognized diverse content created by premier storytellers from around the world. The 2026 TV & Film Awards continue this tradition, honoring a wide spectrum of storytelling across all genres and platforms.

The Multicultural Media, Telecom and Internet Council (MMTC) annual event featuring a host of former FCC Chairs and Commissioners is scheduled for July 25, and the organization has revealed just who will be participating in discussions on such topics as technology, media, and telecom.

That's a question being asked by Borrell Associates, and the answer was shared on Thursday by The Center for Sales Strategy's CEO as part of the ad tracking research consultancy's annual "Summer Chart Series," designed to elevate insights into media sales for everyone from a sales associate to the top boss.

There is a new President of National Advertising Sales at Nexstar Media Group, and the role is going to an individual who joined the company in February 2024 as SVP of national ad sales. 

Since September, he's been an Executive Team Member for CMS Nashville, connecting pro athletes and recording artists with brands. He took the job after nearly eight years in Nashville with iHeartMedia. Starting August 4, he'll be the Regional Market President overseeing a pair of Lone Star State locales for Townsquare Media.

The Chairman of the FCC has shared a preview of what's on the agenda for the agency's August Open Meeting, and it includes a review of the Emergency Alert System. This suggests the Commission is ripe to bring the most significant changes to U.S. emergency communications infrastructure in more than 30 years.

A global survey of hundreds of marketing professionals reveals a clear shift from experimentation to execution, with Connected TV, AI, and identity as key pillars of growth. That's the key takeaway from Mediaocean's semi-annual Market Report, released on Wednesday.

The NPR and PBS giant serving Northern California's biggest population zone has announced that it will move forward with a reduction-in-force initiative resulting in the loss of 45 people. Additionally, 12 individuals have accepted voluntary separation agreements. The result is a 15% staff shrinkage for KQED.

A Notice of Illegal Pirate Radio Broadcasting has been issued to the owners of a ranch nestled along Lake Quinault, adjacent to an Indian Reservation and the Olympic National Forest. It's not a fine, but if the unlicensed FM doesn't get shut down, it could be held liable under the PIRATE Act.

The Canadian media company led by President/CEO Frédéric Perron that operates a Quebec-focused radio group in addition to cable TV franchises has released consolidated fiscal Q3 2025 results that reflect higher EPS despite lower EBITDA. That said, "revised financial guidelines" for 2025 has investors nervous.

According to new data shared on Wednesday by broadcast TV sales advocacy group TVB, active adults seeking a retirement community lifestyle are influenced by local over-the-air television stations more than any other media.