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It is known across the radio industry as the parent of the growing DTS AutoStage platform, providing a new and valued audience metric to radio stations across the U.S., and of HD Radio. Yet, in Q3, Xperi Inc.'s success with a heritage TV brand "has begun to drive substantial growth in advertising and related revenue.

As the CEO of Sinclair Inc. sees it, the parent of broadcast TV stations championing the rollout of ATSC 3.0 broadcast TV technology and owner of tower company Dielectric delivered "strong" third quarter results. Record mid-term political advertising is a key factor, along with "disciplined execution" across the business.

Digital Advertising revenue once again fueled the non-election year dollars, and this helped the "local first" company led by CEO Bill Wilson to lower its net loss. “At the same time, we want to be candid about the challenges we face," Townsquare Media's leader said.

It's being heralded by one Golden State-based media broker as "a potentially important new financial opportunity for California's local broadcasters." The good news, says Brett Miller of MCH Enterprises? "AB 2222" could be headed to other states.

Consultants cite a 25-year backlog in one short period

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Some may call it a legendary move. Others may simply be pleased that two attorneys formerly with now-shuddered Fletcher Heald & Hildreth have resurfaced at Stinson LLP, a firm with more than 500 lawyers across the U.S. that has a Washington, D.C., practice.

With the shift in control of the U.S. House to Democrats with the next Congressional term, Brett Guthrie will no longer be the Chairman of the House Committee on Energy & Commerce. A vocal Democrat from New Jersey who was Chairman under Democratic leadership is already posturing for a return to that role.

A broadcast licensee led by Van A Michael has signed off on an agreement that sees the sale of a Class A FM serving Williamsport, Pa.,to a large regional religious broadcast ministry. It's the not-for-profit entity led by Rick Snavely, which is handing Michael's group an FM translator in return.

The Chairman of the Senate Commerce Committee whose future colleague in the upper body of Congress will be James Talarico, come late January, has scheduled a confirmation hearing for four presidential nominees to roles at NASA, in the Department of Transportation and, most notably, the FCC.

George Arroyo Jr. has decided to donate a Class B AM serving a portion of the Orlando market. The entity getting it? "We are dedicated to fostering a culture of continuous learning and enlightenment," it says, adding that its mission is to "empower individuals with knowledge that transcends boundaries, cultivating curiosity, critical thinking, and a deep understanding of the world around us."