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The Arkansas Broadcasters Association has commenced its search for the organization's next Executive Director, ahead of the forthcoming retirement of the person that presently holds that role, Neal Gladner.

While YouTube is acknowledged as the biggest free streaming platform when it comes to ad revenue — some $20 billion was seen in 2025 — MoffettNathanson's trio of senior analysts point to Tubi and Roku Channel, both of which have driven FAST growth.

As January began, it was made known that one of two PBS Member stations in the Toledo DMA would end its relationship with PBS because of the loss of federal funding through the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Now, Bowling Green State University‘s TV station will be keeping PBS thanks to a Toledo savior.

The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies and the House Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee has once again declined to include what APTS considers "essential" federal funding for facilities across the U.S. in its FY 2027 proposed legislation.

Entravision's radio division, now under the leadership of Eduardo Maytorena, is taking AI-powered air talent to another level. The company says Al Aire y Sin Permiso, which pairs host GeeGee Guzman with artificial intelligence-generated "personality" Coyotec at "José 97.5" has been successful in luring younger Latino males.

The NAB has released a new television spot as part of its new "Keep the Game On" campaign that highlights what the association led by Curtis LeGeyt believes is a growing concern among sports fans: the increasing number of games moving behind paywalls and subscription services.

The commission wants to explore more changes to EAS and WEA

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Attacks on EAS equipment “continue to occur with disturbing frequency”

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Feeling low about our business? These announcers and PDs would like a word

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But the decision may make it more difficult to collect the penalties

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