Radio Broadcasting
Court Ruling Favors Cumulus: A federal appeals court has affirmed an order preventing Nielsen Holdings Plc from requiring customers who subscribe to its nationwide ratings data to also purchase its local ratings services, ruling that the company’s tying practices harmed radio station owner Cumulus Media New Holdings Inc., which is now in bankruptcy.
The Secret Personalities Discover: Today's media landscape is more crowded than ever, but human nature hasn't changed. Whether you're an air talent, a podcaster, a YouTuber, or a content creator, audiences still make the same decision they always have, "Do I want to spend time with this person again?"
New PresidentCEO For NYSBA: The New York State Broadcasters Association (NYSBA) today announced the appointment of Heidi Raphael as its next President and Chief Executive Officer, succeeding longtime President and CEO David Donovan.
Media Industry
States Sues Over Megadeal: California, Other State AGs Sue to Block Paramount-Warner Megadeal - A coalition of a dozen states alleged the Hollywood merger would boost prices for consumers and lower quality for film and television.
FCC vs The View: FCC Chairman Brendan Carr appearing on CNBC’s “Squawk on the Street” clarified that reclassifying The View would not force the show to host specific candidates but would require affiliated TV stations to provide comparable airtime and placement to legally qualified political candidates under equal opportunity rules.
ESPN Signs Schefter: ESPN has signed Senior NFL Insider Adam Schefter to a new multi-year agreement that will extend his tenure with the company beyond 20 years.
U-S News
U-S Strikes Iran: The U.S. military said on Monday that it had carried out a third straight night of strikes on Iran, hours after President Trump said he would restart a naval blockade of Iranian ports, take control of the Strait of Hormuz and charge heavy fees for ships to transit the waterway.
U-S Enforces Blockade: Renewed fighting and President Trump’s announcement that he was reimposing the U.S. blockade on Iranian shipping through the strait pushed Brent and U.S. crude futures up nearly 10%, wiping out a month of oil-price declines that came as skirmishing in the Persian Gulf waned and tanker traffic appeared to be returning.
Graham's Replacement: Gov. Henry McMaster of South Carolina said he would appoint Senator Lindsey Graham’s sister, Darline Graham Nordone, to finish his Senate term, after Graham’s death on Saturday.