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A March 2026 change of heart paused a 4-1 vote in December 2025 by Arkansas PBS' governing body not to renew its PBS contract stopped — at least for an undetermined time — the shift of the organization to "Arkansas TV." Now, thanks to an anonymous benefactor, there a good chance "Arkansas PBS" won't fade away.

It's a new nationally syndicated daily sports news and culture program courtesy of growing Front Office Sports Studios, and the show's launch date has been confirmed as September 14. Introducing "Front Office Sports Tonight," a 30-minute offering that will air on a variety of affiliates, representing some of the nation's biggest TV station groups.

The agenda, emceed by syndicated hosts Edgar “Shoboy” Sotelo and Dana Cortez, covers the full spectrum of challenges and opportunities facing Hispanic radio today. Sessions include Engaging Gen Z Hispanic Audiences, Digital Platforms for Hispanic Radio Stations,, and The Road Ahead: Innovating Hispanic Radio for 2030 and Beyond.

Soros Fund Management is seeking a court order for Jeff Warshaw to produce communications they say he withheld and clawed back in discovery, including at least one that defendants claim directly contradicts the claims of a verbal contract over Audacy.

As the morning of May 14 begins, one of the nation's foremost media companies targeting African American consumers will unveil its Q1 2026 earnings results. For multicultural radio and television, the past five quarters have been challenging. What can investors anticipate from CEO Alfred Liggins III and CFO Peter Thompson?

The age picture is stark. The average respondent is now 58.4 years old, up from 58.0 in 2025 and 55.5 in 2023. One in three respondents is 65 or older, compared to one in four just three years ago. Boomers make up 45% of the sample, Gen X another 40%, with Millennials at 12% and Gen Z at just 2%.

With a pledge to modernize distribution and bring new monetization opportunities to an industry with its share of high-profile fiscal challenges, Cirocast is eyed by Skyview as a product with growth potential and new client adoption.

It is the former permittee of a deleted FM translator serving Butte, Montana; the former licensee of a station in Anaconda, Mont.; and the current licensee of an AM in Lima, Mont. For Southwest Montana Media, that Lima property could soon see a license cancellation and call letter deletion. Why? It hasn't paid its regulatory fees.

With the rise of free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) channels and a continued desire to bring linear local television content to the digital universe via apps, such insights could prove valuable as advertisers look for more reliable ways to evaluate media quality.