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In December 2024, RBR+TVBR first shared the news that Forever Media, the Lynn Deppen-led radio station owner, was spinning a Lancaster, Pa., FM translator to the operator behind Word FM, a Christian-themed noncommercial entity. Now, a second deal has been struck between the two parties.

The Commission, as previously hinted by Chairman Brendan Carr, has launched an inquiry to explore commercial technologies that would complement the Global Positioning System (GPS).

"This is an encouraging sign that RFE/RL’s operations will be able to continue"

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The return of regular season Major League Baseball games to over-the-air television has captured many headlines in recent months. Now, TEGNA is cheering no less than three freshly minted deals bringing play-by-play action to fans through their broadcast properties.

Nielsen has entered into a new partnership with a connected data firm that will allow it to synch the Acxion Real ID into the Nielsen ID system.  This will give agencies and marketers one less hoop when it comes to the identification, reach, measurement and optimization of messaging to media consumers.

Flexivas helped WERK recover after a power surge destroyed its plant

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New metadata system supports three stations plus their streams

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RBR+TVBR, the publication focused on the business of broadcast media, is accepting nominations for the Broadcast Best Finance Leaders of 2025, but only until Friday at 5pm Eastern. These honorees are distinguished and are being honored for their leadership and accomplishments.

Western North Carolina has made progress from the devastating destruction caused by Hurricane Helene at the end of September. Still, there's a long road ahead, and a new 90-minute documentary produced by the news team of a Sinclair Inc. TV station in Asheville chronicles "the journey back."

As RBR+TVBR first shared on Wednesday, Kyle Grimes will take an EVP position alongside Ashley Gold, Eric Meyrowitz and Nick Radziul at Hearst Television, shedding his role as President/GM of the company's flagship station in Boston. Who will now lead WCVB-5 has become known.