1 day 5 hours ago
On June 12, 2024, the former News Director and Asst. ND of WOOD-TV each filed a defamation suit against Nexstar Media Group. A September 2024 attempt by Nexstar to dismiss the complaint from the ND was dismissed. Now, more than two years later, a federal district court judge has ruled in favor of the ex-staffers, but not for defamation.
Adam Jacobson
1 day 6 hours ago
A federal magistrate judge has denied a motion designed to force Nexstar and TEGNA to respond to a question as part of the discovery process in its antitrust case filed by a group of state AGs and DirecTV. The decision is a win for the nation's largest owner of broadcast TV stations — at least for this round.
Adam Jacobson
1 day 6 hours ago
RW Staff
1 day 7 hours ago
RW Staff
1 day 21 hours ago
Rubén Darío Basay Roberts
1 day 23 hours ago
NAB Show New York opens on October 21 at the Javits Center, and Orban Labs is heralding an update to its OPTIMOD 5950 HD product it says will "revolutionize" Emergency Alert System alerting for broadcast radio stations across the U.S.
Adam Jacobson
1 day 23 hours ago
RW Staff
2 days ago
The agenda for Streamline Publishing's Forecast conference is nearly complete, and this year's VIP symposium is poised be another five-star event with no media coverage — repeating our 2025 pledge to allow attendees to loosen their collars, share a little more and fully engage with their peers.
Adam Jacobson
2 days ago
In fall 2013, a familiar voice to many across Maryland, Virginia and the District of Columbia could no longer be found on the FM dial. A diagnosis of oral cancer had impacted the vocal chords of a man who worked in Top 40 radio across three decades. Now, many are pausing to remember "Big Don" O'Brien, who has died.
Adam Jacobson
2 days ago
Just days after the privately held company saw five key shareholders agree to sell their stock, making the radio station licensee 100% employee-owned, Leighton Media has submitted paperwork with the FCC seeking its approval to add an FM to its radio holdings.
Adam Jacobson
2 days 1 hour ago
There's a sense of stability along with rejuvenated longevity at National Spot TV, with commitment combined with a new spurt of activity that reinforces the power of broad reach broadcast television offers a marketer. Last week, Walmart was among the brands making a return to a report that saw little movement at the top.
Adam Jacobson
2 days 2 hours ago
The FCC deactivates the Disaster Information Reporting System and the Mandatory Disaster Response Initiative for Hurricane Isaias
2 days 3 hours ago
On September 15, it became known that TEGNA's Sr. VP and Head of Sports Rights and Sr. VP of Revenue had risen to the role of SVP/Group GM. At the time, it was understood that Brad Ramsey would be one of three Group GMs to be announced by the "hold separate" unit of Nexstar. The two other Group GMs have now been announced.
Adam Jacobson
2 days 3 hours ago
In yet another mini-package that will see a pro sports league's games simulcast on over-the-air television, the St. Louis Blues have come to terms on a multi-year partnership that will see 10 select Blue Note + telecasts appear on the recently launched ABC affiliate in the Gateway City owned by Gray Media.
RBR-TVBR
2 days 3 hours ago
In a MIPCOM 2026 keynote address, Frédéric Vaulpré, Sr. VP at French television industry market intelligence firm Glance, notes the line between broadcasters and platforms is blurring. Still, the winners in a world of "coopetition" will be those who understand who is watching, where and why "by having an accurate understanding of audience drivers."
RBR-TVBR
2 days 3 hours ago
Nick Langan
2 days 3 hours ago
Paul McLane
2 days 4 hours ago
The parent organization of the nation's dominant noncommercial Christian music-focused radio networks is expanding beyond the U.S., with international distribution of its content "to most of the world" coming soon. It is thanks to a just-reached agreement with Trans World Radio (TWR).
Adam Jacobson
2 days 4 hours ago
Hurricane Isaias communications status report for October 12, 2026.
2 days 7 hours ago
Christopher Downing