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Cumulus Sues Nielsen Over Alleged Ratings Monopoly

Cumulus Media and Nielsen

Cumulus Media has filed a federal antitrust lawsuit against The Nielsen Company, accusing the ratings giant of abusing its market dominance to force broadcasters into buying unwanted data and suppressing competition in the radio audience measurement industry. The complaint, filed October 16 in the U.S. More

WBOC Finalizes $11 Million Deal for Forever Media Stations

Draper Media

WBOC Inc., controlled by Draper Holdings, has completed its $11 million cash purchase of five Forever Media radio stations serving Delaware and Maryland. The acquisition includes WDEL-AM & FM and WSTW-FM in Wilmington, WXCY-FM in Havre De Grace, and WCEI-FM and WINX-FM in Easton. The transaction expands More

CM to Acquire Bonneville's San Francisco Stations

Connoisseur Media

Connoisseur Media announced Tuesday it had entered into an agreement to acquire Bonneville International Corporation's San Francisco stations, including KUFX, KBLX, KMVQ (99.7 NOW), and KOIT. The deal, pending FCC approval, is expected to close later this year. Terms were not immmediately disclosed. The More

FCC Opens Review of Broadcast Ownership Rules

Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has voted to advance its quadrennial review of broadcast ownership rules, launching a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) to gather public comment on whether existing regulations remain necessary in today's media landscape. By law, the FCC must review certain More

Urban One Study Shows Black Culture Defines U.S. Trends

Urban One

Urban One has released a new research study that quantifies the impact of Black culture on mainstream America, concluding that Black culture is not only influencing but defining U.S. cultural trends. The proprietary study, Influence to Impact: Black Culture's Role in Brand Growth, More

EMF Completes $8M Deal for Tampa's 98.7 The Shark

Educational Media Foundation (EMF)

Educational Media Foundation (EMF) has finalized its $8 million purchase of Classic Rock WPBB-FM (98.7 The Shark) in Tampa, FL, from Beasley Media Group. EMF currently operates KLOVE and Air1 stations across the U.S. Michael J. Bergner of Bergner & Co. brokered the transaction. More

Nielsen: Radio Reaches 93% of U.S. Hispanics Monthly

Nielsen

Nielsen's 2025 Hispanic Diverse Intelligence Series underscores radio's continued importance among Hispanic audiences, even as streaming and social platforms dominate overall media habits. According to the report, radio reached 93% of Hispanics each month in the first quarter of More

SBS Q2 Revenue Falls 14%, Digital Platforms Expand

Spanish Broadcasting System (SBS)

Spanish Broadcasting System reported second quarter 2025 results, showing declines in revenue and operating income but continued growth across its digital platforms. Net revenue for the quarter ended June 30 fell 14% to $34.4 million, compared to $40.0 million in the prior-year More

House Democrats Seek FCC IG Probe Into Chairman Carr

U.S. Congress

Three senior House Democrats are calling for an Inspector General investigation into Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Brendan Carr, accusing him of abusing his authority to pressure broadcasters into suspending late-night host Jimmy Kimmel's show. Communications and Technology More

FCC's Anna Gomez Slams ABC's Kimmel Suspension

FCC Commissioner Anna M. Gomez

FCC Commissioner Anna M. Gomez condemned ABC's decision to suspend Jimmy Kimmel Live! and warned that political pressure on broadcasters threatens First Amendment protections, arguing the FCC "does not have the authority, the ability, or the constitutional right to police content or punish broadcasters for More

RAB/BIA Webinar to Map 2025 Wins & 2026 Momentum

RAB and BIA

The Radio Advertising Bureau, in partnership with BIA Advisory Services, will host a live presentation -- "Finish 2025 Strong. Kickstart 2026 with Momentum" -- at noon CT on Wednesday, September 24. The session will spotlight BIA's latest U.S. Local Advertising Forecast and near-term opportunities for radio More

Civic Media Expands in Milwaukee with WZTI-AM Deal

Civic Media

Civic Media is expanding its footprint in Wisconsin with the acquisition of WZTI-AM (1290) and two FM translators in Milwaukee from the Milwaukee Radio Alliance. Pending equipment installation and engineering coordination, the new outlets are expected to relaunch on Wednesday, More

FCC Issues Six-Figure Fines Against MA, NJ Pirates

Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

The Federal Communications Commission has levied significant penalties against two unlicensed radio operators in separate enforcement actions, continuing its crackdown under the PIRATE Act. In Massachusetts, the Commission proposed a $60,000 fine against Radio Energy, Inc. and its president Pelege More

FCC to Review Local Radio Ownership in Quadrennial Review

Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

The Federal Communications Commission will take up its long-delayed 2022 Quadrennial Regulatory Review at its September 30 Open Commission Meeting, with a focus on whether to retain, modify, or eliminate key broadcast ownership rules. Among them is the Local Radio Ownership Rule, which restricts the number More

Connoisseur Media Closes Acquisition of Alpha Media

Connoisseur Media

Connoisseur Media has completed its acquisition of Alpha Media, a deal approved by the FCC on August 13. The transaction adds Alpha's 205 radio stations to Connoisseur's existing Connecticut and Long Island holdings, expanding the company's portfolio to 216 stations in 47 markets nationwide. With the deal More

RAB to Spotlight Financial Services in Presentation

Radio Advertising Bureau (RAB)

The Radio Advertising Bureau (RAB) will continue its ongoing "Radio Works" initiative with a new presentation designed to help radio sellers and managers strengthen relationships with financial services advertisers. The session, titled "Radio Works for Financial Services," will highlight how local radio More

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