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Call it a mobile device. Call it a "Handy." Whatever you call it, the smartphone has taken the wheel over AM/FM inside the car, at least among the youngest listeners. That's according to newly released Edison Research data showing Americans aged 13-34 now spend more in-car time on a streaming device than a radio receiver.

The woman who for more than 15 years has served as VP/General Manager of KNXV "ABC 15" in Phoenix for The E.W. Scripps Co. has been promoted to a VP of Local Media position putting her in control of the company's stations across the West.

MoffettNathanson was curious as to the impact of a combined Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery. It found "Paramount WBD" would have had a roughly 13% share of total TV viewership by distributor in the first half of 2026. This puts "Paramount WBD" in a tie with YouTube for the top spot.

In late May, Jeff Winemiller, one of the most prolific buyers and sellers of low-power TV stations, agreed to acquire the licenses of six low-power television stations in the state of Washington in exchange of services. Now, the seller in that deal is agreeing to obtain four future LPTV facilities from Winemiller.

The trustee overseeing the Chapter 7 bankruptcy liquidation of a small-market radio station operator with a presence in rural New Mexico and Nevada has given his affirmative nod to the sale of the properties. Who the buyer is may turn heads, as it is none other than an individual linked to the fiscally crippled seller.

Bureau tells Chavez Media it’s past time to make the move it asked for

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The full Commission on Monday directed the Media Bureau to complete the processing of station renewal applications associated with five broadcast television flagged for potential rule noncompliance as it pertained to their educational and informational programming. The "why" behind the move is the biggest takeaway.

NAB Technology Apprenticeship Program grad has radio ties to WKU Public Media

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The National Basketball Association franchise serving Charlotte and the Carolinas has secured a new broadcast partnership that will bring its games to viewers in six additional DMAs within the team's territory. It is thanks to a new agreement reached between the Charlotte Hornets and Gray Media.

 Florida International University has found a buyer for the two Miami-based FM translators that effectively brought "The Roar" to its two campuses. It follows the previously announced sale of the originating Class A FM to a regional non-secular powerhouse.