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Gray Media released its third quarter earnings results on Friday, and the big takeaway is that the television station ownership group that's ready to grow is — like some of its peers — experiencing softness in its core advertising. And, that's based not on year-over-year comps but on a look back to 2023.
WBD: Who Are The Bidders, MoffettNathanson Asks
2 weeks 5 days ago
The future of Warner Bros. Discovery is a hot topic, and MoffettNathanson Senior Analyst Robert Fishman is among those on Wall Street wondering what's next for the company led by David Zaslav.
Adam Jacobson
Katie Couric Speaks Ahead of Earning Gracies Icon Honor
2 weeks 5 days ago
One of the co-hosts of NBC's TODAY will lead a fireside chat with one of the network's most iconic journalists at the 2025 Gracies Leadership Awards, scheduled for November 18 at Tribeca 360° in the City of New York.
RBR-TVBR
Austin’s NPR Leader Adds To Busy Festival Calendar
2 weeks 5 days ago
From South x Southwest to Austin City Limits, the capital of the Lone Star State has cemented itself as one of North America's key music festival hubs. Now, KUT Radio wants a piece of the action.
Adam Jacobson
The ‘Big Picture’ M&A Outlook For 2026, Ahead of Forecast
2 weeks 5 days ago
The Forecast conference is scheduled for Wednesday, and the symposium is guaranteed to offer plenty of exclusive insight into what's ahead for broadcast media mergers and acquisitions. S&P Global Market Intelligence offers a preview of what they expect 2026 will look like for transactions and M&A action.
Adam Jacobson
A Veteran PD Opens A Programming Consultancy
2 weeks 5 days ago
A long-time radio programming leader has launched a media consulting firm dedicated "to developing and growing strong brands that stand out and win in a complex media landscape." Here are all the details on what Don Parker has created.
Adam Jacobson
Goodbye, Altice: MVPD Rebrands
2 weeks 5 days ago
The stateside unit of Luxembourg-based telecommunications giant Altice is changing its corporate name to better align itself with the brand it uses across its MVPD services in markets across the U.S. The news came alongside a disappointing Q3 earnings report.
Adam Jacobson
DRM Says It’s the Best Choice for Digital Radio in India
2 weeks 6 days ago
The country's broadcast regulator is seeking to declare a national standard for the technology
The post DRM Says It’s the Best Choice for Digital Radio in India appeared first on Radio World.
Elle Kehres
Xperi Hopes to Monetize DTS AutoStage Data Soon
2 weeks 6 days ago
Parent company is also eliminating 250 jobs in a restructuring
The post Xperi Hopes to Monetize DTS AutoStage Data Soon appeared first on Radio World.
Randy J. Stine
MediaCo N.Y. Radio Brands Get HD Multicast National Boost
2 weeks 6 days ago
MediaCo Holding Inc.'s two iconic New York radio brands, acquired from Emmis, are getting some more national exposure — thanks to their placement on digital multicast signals aligned with FMs in two California markets, and in two Texas locales.
Adam Jacobson
In the Matter of Incarcerated People's Communications Services; Implementation of the Martha Wright-Reed Act; Rates for Interstate Inmate Calling Services
2 weeks 6 days ago
The FCC took action to revisit the framework established by the FCC's 2024 Incarcerated People's Communications Services (IPCS) Report and Order.
Slap Shot: NHL Coverage Helps Scripps Ad Growth To The Core
2 weeks 6 days ago
“We are pleased today to report a third consecutive quarter of meeting or exceeding Wall Street expectations on nearly every reporting line." That's the official word from Adam Symson, as the President/CEO of The E.W. Scripps Co. delivered its Q3 2025 earnings report following Thursday's Closing Bell for U.S. financial markets.
Adam Jacobson
TVA Parent Quebecor Rises on Belt-Tightening
2 weeks 6 days ago
When it comes to French-language content for those across Canada, TVA has become the go-to leader. This brand strength is one of the reasons media income slipped for parent Quebecor in the third quarter, while adjusted EBITDA grew. Cutting expenses is the bigger reason.
Adam Jacobson
Texas State’s Award-Winning Advisor Sees a Bright College Radio Future
2 weeks 6 days ago
Dan Schumacher explains KTSW(FM) is "Spotify with a personality"
The post Texas State’s Award-Winning Advisor Sees a Bright College Radio Future appeared first on Radio World.
Nick Langan
Amazon Ads and iHeartMedia Partner on Programmatic
2 weeks 6 days ago
Advertisers on Amazon DSP can include iHeart streaming channels in campaigns
The post Amazon Ads and iHeartMedia Partner on Programmatic appeared first on Radio World.
RW Staff
Linear Woes, Digital Grows: Bell Media’s Q3 Story
2 weeks 6 days ago
It's a tale being told by companies around the world, not just in the U.S.: While Connected TV and digital advertising enjoyed double-digit growth in Q3, the bigger linear assets are struggling to keep up, with declines leading to overall softness for total ad revenue. That's the Bell Media tale.
Adam Jacobson
Saga Swings To A Net Loss As Expenses Rise In Q3
2 weeks 6 days ago
An industry-wide settlement with music licensing organizations ASCAP and Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI) resulted in a $2.1 million bump in expenses from January 2022 through the end of the third quarter, directly impacting the P&L for Saga Communications in Q3 as the company led by Chris Forgy swung to a net loss.
Adam Jacobson
Layoffs Return as Job Cuts Spike In October, Challenger Says
2 weeks 6 days ago
Reduction-in-force initiatives surged during the first month of the fourth quarter of 2025, surging by 175% from October 2024, newly released data from global outplacement and executive coaching firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas show.
Adam Jacobson
ION Snags Rights To Major League Volleyball Championship
2 weeks 6 days ago
The E.W. Scripps Co.'s Scripps Sports unit has secured a broadcast partnership with Major League Volleyball (MLV) that will bring the league’s championship to ION Television, the publicly traded broadcast media company's nationally distributed network.
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Flat and Soft: Nexstar’s Q3, Minus The Political Fuel
2 weeks 6 days ago
While year-over-year comparisons are clouded by huge political ad revenue in 2024, the Q3 2025 results for Nexstar show one big takeaway: ex-political, ad revenues were flat. It's reflecting a continued soft environment for the core of broadcast television's biggest revenue generator — outside of retransmission consent fees.
Adam Jacobson
