Home Telecom Act: 20 Years Later
Telecom Act: 20 Years Later
Salem Media Q2: Loss Shrinks As WaterStone Sale Nears Close
Salem Media filed what could be its last earnings report as a public company, with shareholders now on record approving its sale to WaterStone. Q2 results showed a narrower net loss but continued revenue declines heading into an expected August close.
Nienaber Leads Faculty Reveals For Final Conclave Sessions
After nearly five decades, The Last Conclave is finalizing its farewell preparations for its 45th and final conference, with the group's Board of Directors revealing session details ahead of the event, set for September 15 through 17 in Bloomington, MN.
TUDN Lands Arizona Cardinals Spanish Radio Rights
TelevisaUnivision has secured a multi-year partnership with the Arizona Cardinals. The deal sees the football franchise's Spanish-language flagship coverage fly to 105.1 TUDN (KQBU) in Phoenix. Games will also be offered on Latino Mix 100.3 (KQMR) in neighboring Globe.
Townsquare’s Media Partnerships Adds NC’s Muirfield to the Fold
Townsquare Media is extending its digital playbook to another local broadcaster. The Company's Ignite division has struck a partnership with North Carolina's Muirfield Broadcasting, home of STAR 102.5 (WIOZ) and WIOZ-AM in the Sandhills area.
Cumulus and Nielsen Spar Over Injunction Enforcement
A courtroom win for Cumulus Media has not yet translated into relief on the ground. Even after the Second Circuit upheld an injunction against Nielsen in the companies' antitrust dispute, enforcement is being held up, sending both sides back before the judge who granted it.
Zimmer Seeks Cap Waiver In Springfield To Close Mid-West Deal
After its president asked the FCC to abolish the radio ownership caps, Zimmer Communications seeks a waiver of the Local Radio Ownership Rule to complete its acquisition of four Mid-West Family stations in Springfield, MO, in an all-stock deal.
Borrell: Small Business Sentiment Sours, Ad Spend Doesn’t
Confidence in the economy has fallen sharply again in Borrell Associates' latest Business Barometer survey, but unlike the sharp pullback seen in 2020, most business owners say they're keeping their advertising budgets intact rather than cutting them.
Paige Nienaber’s Midweek Idea Dump: Shedding Tradition
(Paige Nienaber) Jerry Clifton once said, "The only reason to do contests is to make promos." Due to staffing, one of the Operating Managers has to make all their prizes digital entries. He'd like to do something that would not just be another message lost in the clutter.
BFOA Media Mixer Returns To Chicago For Hall Of Fame Week
The Broadcasters Foundation of America is bringing its Media Mixer series back to Chicago. The nonprofit is bringing its next networking event to the Museum of Broadcast Communications, aligning with the annual Radio Hall of Fame induction ceremony.
Podcast Ad Spend Up 23% In Q2 As Ad Load Hits New High
Podcast ad spending rose 23% year over year in the second quarter, per Magellan AI's latest benchmark report, with Insurance the fastest-growing vertical and ad load hitting a new high, even as growth decelerated slightly from recent quarters.
