On 3-2 Vote, FTC Puts An End To Non-Compete Clauses
The "non-compete" clause, which prevented a star talent from crossing the street for a specific period of time, has been banned. As the FTC Chair sees it, this final rule is engineered to "promote competition" and is designed to protect "the fundamental freedom of workers to change jobs, increasing innovation, and fostering new business formation."
Bozell Seeks FCC Stop To Audacy’s Soros Dollars
Political activist Brent Bozell III wants the FCC to put the brakes on Audacy's emergence from debtor-in-possession status. Why? "There is no question that George Soros and his affiliated businesses are looking to control these radio stations to advance their particular brand of activism," he claims.
FCC Seeks Input On Communications Marketplace Competition
In the last quarter of every even-numbered year, the FCC is tasked to publish a "Communications Marketplace Report." Your opportunity to tell the Commission exactly how business is, and what it could be like, begins in early June.
Nexstar Slams FCC Over Proposed WPIX-Linked Fines, Divestitures
The nation's No. 1 owner of broadcast TV stations on Monday afternoon filed its response to the FCC’s proposed fine linked to the company’s relationship with WPIX-11 in New York. "We will not be issuing any additional statement regarding the filing, which we will let speak for itself," a company spokesperson says.
Beasley Shares Shifts To New Nasdaq Market
Beasley Media Group's stock has moved from the Nasdaq Global Market to the Nasdaq Select Market. For shareholders, the move was designed to be largely transparent. And, it gives the company more time to meet Nasdaq's $1 minimum valuation and regain rule compliance.
Scripps Confirms The CW Will Leave Seven Of Its Stations
Seven DMAs where The E.W. Scripps Co. presently offers The CW network as a local over-the-air offering via one of its broadcast signals will soon be parting ways with the Nexstar Media Group-owned offering, RBR+TVBR has confirmed.
The InFOCUS Podcast: 2024 NAB Show Recap
In this InFOCUS Podcast, presented by dot.FM, Radio Ink Online Editor Cameron Coats joins RBR+TVBR Editor-in-Chief Adam Jacobson to share their observations of what made headlines — and got people talking — at this year's 2024 NAB Show.
A Women’s Sports Audio Network Comes To iHeartMedia
The nation's No. 1 licensee of broadcast radio stations has forged a new partnership that allows it to create "the first-ever audio platform dedicated exclusively to women's sports."
Regional Latino Voice Commits To ‘Maxima’ Brand
As 2020 came to a close, Miguel Amador and his Ritmo Broadcasting agreed to purchase an AM in Florence, N.J., and its FM translator companion serving a portion of Philadelphia's suburbs. Now, Amador is selling those facilities, along with an additional FM translator in Trenton.
Audacy Rolls Sports Content Into A Single Ad Portfolio
As the company sees it, Audacy Sports creates "a market-differentiating opportunity for advertisers to connect with 43 million monthly listeners across the company’s sports portfolio while continuing to build equity in the Audacy brand."
It’s A Miracle, and It’s Being Sold In NW Louisiana
A Class A FM serving Minden, La., with Christian Contemporary Music is about to become the property of a new licensee. That's because Family Life Educational Foundation has filed paperwork with the FCC seeking its approval to sell the noncomm.
A 50-Year Career In Radio Ends April 29
The morning host of a Cumulus Media radio station, who joined the FM in 1974 under Capital Cities Communications ownership and has been there ever since its switch to Top 40 from Beautiful Music, has announced his retirement.
BIA Releases Latest Hispanic Radio Station Directory
Included are nearly 2,000 commercial and non-commercial AM and FM stations in over 100 different formats that appeal to various Hispanic target segments. A companion report accompanies the directory and features proprietary analysis into the Hispanic radio market.
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‘Q Rock!’ Slides Over To New Owner In S.C.
It's a station committed to "bringing the best summer of your life, back to life" and is anchored by the syndicated John Boy & Billy Big Show in mornings. Soon, it will become the property of an entity led by John B. Byrne.
All-In Pricing Order Is Published. Compliance Comes Later
While groups such as DirecTV and ACA Connects are displeased with new rules requiring MVPDs plus Dish and DirecTV to specify the “all-in” price “clearly and prominently” in their promotional materials and on every monthly billing statements, the rules are now one step closer to implementation.
Sinclair Releases 2023 Corporate Social Responsibility Report
In honor of Earth Day, Sinclair Inc. on Monday published its 2023 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) report, detailing the company’s achievements and progress in its social responsibility journey.
At NAB Show, 5G-Enabled Cloud Broadcasting Debuts
Verizon Business, some two months after striking a partnership with the NHL, devoted the bulk of its presence at the 2024 NAB Show to "putting co-innovation on full display" by way of a new 5G-enabled cloud broadcasting product. It comes to fruition thanks to AWS Wavelength Zones.
Study: Workers Don’t Want to Be Fully Remote
In an age where people in broadcast media, depending on their roles, can work from anywhere there is an internet connection, Resume Builder has uncovered an intriguing desire among those in the overall workforce: they want a hybrid work environment, at the very least.
‘Real World’ Media Events Flourish In GenAI Times
GenAI and game engines are transforming content creation and production in the TV industry, Yet, activism is also growing in the media sector, with the industry facing pressure from activist shareholders and writers’ strikes protesting streaming royalties and new technologies.
These are some of the key findings in Arthur D. Little’s State Of The Media Market 2024 report, an annual analysis of the global trends impacting the media, sports, and entertainment sectors.
What’s The Biggest Blocker To Transformation?
The media and advertising landscape is in its next phase of its evolution as global media leaders now look to data, AI and a more collaborative client-agency approach to navigate an era of rapid change and drive efficiencies in transformation. Yet, one obstacle stands out.
A LeGeyt Contract Extension for NAB
As 2022 began, so did a new era for the NAB, as Curtis LeGeyt assumed the title of President/CEO from former U.S. Senator Gordon Smith. With the 2024 NAB Show now concluded, the association has decided to extend LeGeyt's tenure at the top for five more years.
A New Mobile App Choice for Radio
It's carved itself a business niche by serving and focusing on small-market radio stations. Now, these broadcast properties have a smartphone app solution build with their AMs and FMs in mind.
PPDS Selects A Director of Technical Sales Support
PPDS, the exclusive global provider of Philips digital signage, interactive displays, dvLED and videowalls, professional TVs, and dedicated AV software, has promoted from within to select its new Director of Technical Sales Support.
A Partner Program Launch For SwXtch.io
The swXtch.io Federated Partner Program brings technology partners, systems integrators and public clouds together with swXtch.io to help customers bring their on-prem networks to the cloud.
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