Radio+Television Business Report

The number of changes in the role of Chief Executive Officer at U.S. companies across all sectors declined by 41% from June to July 2025, and fell by 17% from July 2024, new data from global outplacement and business and executive coaching firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas show.

FuboTV Inc. will launch on Tuesday (9/2) what it describes as "a skinny content service" that will offer consumers "a focused sports option at a lower price" while also sharing that it has a fresh agreement with The E.W. Scripps Co. focused on sports.

The Weigel Broadcasting Co. non-affiliated television station that serves as the broadcast home for two pro sports teams has just been added to the streaming lineup for DirecTV in the Chicago DMA.

It can be heard across no less than four FM frequencies and a Class B AM with a signal that can go as far as Evansville and Seymour, Ind. It also happened to be ranked No. 1 overall in the Louisville market in the March 2025 Nielsen Audio ratings. This unique Classic Hits brand is now the property of one Randy Michaels.

MultiDyne’s first entry to the new Crescendo Series, the C16-AM-12G is also MultiDyne’s first in-house designed audio monitor, carrying over the proven feature sets of its acquired CENSUS audio monitor line while adding support for 12G and IP workflows.

Lula's Presidential Decree approves a system presently testing in Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo to move forward with a full national development in Brazil, with plans for a station in the nation's capital of Brasilia to launch later this year. Commercial services are anticipated to begin in time for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

A D.C. federal appeals court judge has ordered the FCC to abide by a plaintiff request that the agency provide "meaningful access to public records," lest put the ability for the public to remain informed about the Commission's ongoing operations in question.

Soo Kim in April 2024 sued the FCC and its then-Chairwoman and Media Bureau Chief for a decision to put his proposed TEGNA deal in front of an Administrative Law Judge. Race discrimination on the part of the Commission was at the crux of his legal battle. A D.C. federal appeals court just dismissed his case.

It's a media brokerage founded 40 years ago by Doyle Hadden that's still very active today, thanks to VP Ryan Hadden and, now, a new broker who has joined the Space Coast-based firm. And, he happens to know a thing or two about radio station ownership.

With the FCC's moves authorizing the permissive use of ATSC 3.0, it seems the FCC accidently hit the delete button a few extra times. As such, the Commission is recodifying language eliminated from three sections of its rules relating to information that must be provided in "non-expedited" applications for the NEXTGEN TV enabler.

ENCO's new "Unreal Engine 5.6 "toolset builds on previous advances in rendering, visualization and live data integration through a new MOS Listener feature, among other improvements the company will present at Europe's largest gathering for broadcast media leaders, engineers and tech vendors.

It enjoys agreements with Cumulus Media, Hubbard Radio, iHeartMedia, Audacy, Bonneville, Beasley Media Group, American General Media and a host of other broadcast radio ownership groups. Now, TuneIn has signed a partnership with a "Big Tech" giant to expand access to its commercial-free live radio stations.

A $2.5 million grant from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation has put the wheels in motion on a three-year NAB-led initiative that will develop ATSC 3.0-powered newsroom services for broadcast television stations across the U.S.

The Wisconsin Broadcasters Association, Minnesota Broadcasters Association, and local SBE chapters are putting the final touches on what is shaping up to a robust agenda for the upcoming Midwest Regional Broadcasters Clinic.

By this time next year, the company formerly known as Gannett will likely be gone. Until that time, however, TEGNA shareholders will still be reaping the benefits of ownership by getting a little cash bonus.

After 47 years with Nautel, a retirement is coming for Wendell Lonergan. Who is Lonergan's successor? The company made that revelation on Tuesday.

He's been at the held of WPVI "6abc" in Philadelphia since 2007 and before that led WTVD "abc11" in Raleigh-Durham as President/General Manager. Now, his successor is being sought, as this local leader has just confirmed he is retirement.

If the FCC retains a national audience reach cap for television station ownership groups, should common ownership of stations that are not affiliated with the "Big Four" networks be excluded from the cap? The SVP of Regulatory Affairs at NBCUniversal Media has given the Commission its answer to this question, just in the nick of time.

Presented by Streamline Publishing's Radio Ink in partnership with the NAB, the Radio Wayne Awards are the industry’s longest-running and most prestigious recognition of excellence in radio sales. Named in honor of “Radio Wayne” Cornils, the ceremony celebrates sellers, managers, and marketers whose work continues to drive the business side of broadcasting forward. 

He’s been overseeing a collection of broadcast TV stations under the Victoria Television Group banner for Morgan Murphy Media since July 2020 and previously led TV stations in San Angelo and in Abilene. Now, this 35-year industry veteran is readying for retirement. Please Login to view this premium content. (Not a member? Join Today!)