Four digital multicast networks owned by The E.W. Scripps Company, along with the ION Network and streaming-only offering Scripps News, have been added to the 24/7 channel offerings on NBCUniversal's Peacock OTT platform.
More than eight years ago, pro-MVPD lobby ACA Connects asked the FCC to review several redundant and outdated recordkeeping and public inspection file rules, including the requirement to maintain a hard copy of "Part 76." The group's wish has been granted.
The growing broadcast TV station licensee and Assembly Atlanta owner is getting attention for its signing of a video streaming deal bringing what it calls "a full end-to-end solution on Google Cloud, powered by Quickplay, that will redefine the streaming experience for viewers."
A collection of Democrats who sit on both the House Judiciary Committee and House Energy & Commerce Committee, which maintains oversight of the FCC, have launched an inquiry into whether David Ellison agreed to payoff and to "provide free services" to President Trump prior to Skydance’s merger with Paramount.
New York-headquartered cloud networking-focus broadcast technology company swXtch.io has amplified its support for SRT workflows with a new specialized gateway product primarily targeted at the live event market.
The special application, which has just gone to market, enables communication between Inovonics Model 55x modulation monitors and GatesAir’s FMXi 4g HD Radio program importer/exporter to trigger HD Diversity Delay functions for certain FM/HD time alignment scenarios.
He's described as "a celebrated media strategist, programmer, talent coach and industry leader" and is also the individual who helped make Stephen A. Smith one of the most popular sports commentators in the U.S. today. Come October 21, this radio industry icon will be honored with the 2025 NAB National Radio Award in New York.
With the new deal, iHeartMedia's KPOJ-AM in Portland, branded as "Rip City Radio 620 AM," will continue providing pre-game and post-game coverage, game broadcasts, and ancillary content throughout the year as the station enters its 13th season as the team’s flagship station.
August 20 is "National Radio Day," and companies including iHeartMedia and Audacy have acknowledged it. For the latter company, its Research & Insights team took a close look at how AM/FM radio has evolved into "something bigger, better and more connected than ever."
Streaming's portion of TV watch-time edged closer to the 50% threshold in July, a month that saw broadcast television networks go light on live sports and original programming as they typically do.
“The SXM-10 satellite strengthens the health of our fleet and the infrastructure that provides a critical foundation for our audio entertainment and information services enjoyed by tens of millions of people across North America,” said Bridget Neville, SiriusXM’s Senior Vice President/GM of Signal Distribution Engineering.
The WLWT-5 in Cincinnati President/GM shares in this 30-minute discussion with RBR+TVBR's Editor-in-Chief about what makes one of the nation's oldest NBC affiliates thrive in a highly competitive environment, what it’s like to run a broadcast TV station today, and how WLWT has made itself an essential community asset.
North of Jackson, in the town of Canton, is a Class D AM at 1370 kHz. Pending FCC approval, it will soon be under new ownership. The transaction underscores the continued importance of AM radio in small-town America.
The MU-28 is a SMPTE 2110-7 IP-based truck built specifically for remote REMI production. With high level system compatibility, seamless integration, and futureproof technology, MU-28 marks what LMG considers "another milestone in the company’s mission to deliver flexible, high-performance broadcast infrastructure tailored to evolving client needs."
Dielectric’s Brazilian presence is about to radiate stronger through a new partnership with a company poised to expand Raymond, Me.-based Dielectric's broadcast business throughout the country.
As part of what the company said in an internal memo obtained by RBR+TVBR are "ongoing efforts to align our operating structure with current and emerging opportunities in the marketplace," the Multi-Market Partnerships Group (MMP) is evolving, resulting in a fresh name for a unit under a new leader.
The FCC is closing in on the biggest ownership shakeup in a generation, and the people writing the checks for broadcast media’s future are already moving. The deals are real, the dollars are in motion, and the conversation is happening at Forecast 2026 on November 12.
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr has appointed a Special Assistant in his office. She will be responsible for managing administrative operations, scheduling, and travel arrangements for the head of the Federal Communications Commission.
In a statement released on Tuesday, Salem Media Group shared that its Executive Chairman will be exiting the role at the end of 2025 — concluding an 18-year tenure for Ed Atsinger III, a chief architect of the Christian-focused and conservative News/Talk media company headquartered in Ventura County, Calif.
The head of ACA Connects, a pro-MVPD lobby that has regularly pointed fingers at broadcast TV station owners in retransmission fee disputes, says the proposed combination of TEGNA and Nexstar is bad news for consumers.
