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News Corp has extended Chief Executive Robert Thomson’s contract through June 2030, signaling continued confidence in his leadership as the company leans further into digital expansion, subscription growth, and intellectual property licensing.

Catholic Spirit Radio is expanding its footprint with the acquisition of FM translator W233AD in Rockford, Illinois. The station’s parent, 2820 Communications, Inc., has reached a purchase agreement with Loam Media, Inc., also known as Family Radio, pending FCC approval. Please Login to view this premium content. (Not a member? Join Today!)

The FCC is opening a critical comment period on its proposal to formally codify foreign ownership rules for U.S. broadcast and telecom licensees, a move that could reshape how international capital flows into American radio and television companies.

In a year already dominated by high-stakes merger talks and mounting political scrutiny, Paramount Global is facing fresh legal pressure from the estate of legendary broadcaster Paul Harvey over a 2008 radio segment, issuing an additional grievance over not including the rest of the story.

It's a deal that combines two of the biggest players in U.S. advertising to create the world’s largest media buying agency, but a term placed on the Federal Trade Commission's approval of Omnicom Group Inc.’s $13.5 billion acquisition of IPG is turning the most heads as the FTC imposes restrictions around buys based on political or ideological viewpoints.

Chairman Carr said the three panels will help ensure networks keep running following a tropical system

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Ten of its most popular shows are now translated in six languages

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As a heat wave makes the U.S. feel flame-grilled this week, a QSR chain known for the same technique moved up from second place to claim the No. 1 position on this week’s Media Monitors Spot Ten Cable rankings.

Spanish Broadcasting System Chairman and CEO Raúl Alarcón, Jr. talked directly to investors on Monday morning, addressing the road ahead after a challenging start to 2025 following a watershed 2024. Despite widening losses, building “operating momentum” is the key to Alarcón's strategy.

With just weeks remaining before a revised July 7 deadline, the question now facing the $28 billion Skydance Media/Paramount Global merger is whether a new Republican majority at the FCC and a high-profile endorsement from President Donald Trump will be enough to finally clear the deal.