Radio Broadcasting
St. Louis Approval: FCC regulators approved the $20M acquisition of six stations—including heritage news/talk KMOX-AM/FM—rejecting an informal objection that raised concerns about media consolidation, editorial independence, and local journalism. The FCC called the claims speculative. MORE
Promotion In Omaha: SummitMedia has appointed Aaron Wilborn as Market President of its Omaha operations, where he will oversee the company’s radio stations, digital platforms, and events business. MORE
Ravens Report: The Baltimore Ravens and WBAL NewsRadio announced Monday the Nov. 9 premiere of “Ravens Daily,” a two-hour, year-round weekday radio show hosted by “Voice of the Ravens” Kyle Youmans and former Ravens defensive lineman Michael Pierce. MORE
Media Industry
Skydance Buyouts: Company mandates five-day in-office workweek and is giving some employees a one-time voluntary buyout option. Eligible staff will receive personalized terms and a window to decide whether to accept the offer. MORE
Microsoft Buyout: Microsoft is extending voluntary buyout offers to roughly 60,000 employees in the U.S., Canada, India and the U.K., the company. MORE
Podcasts: Netflix has tapped former Apple executive Steve Wilson to lead its podcasting division, as the streamer expands its slate of licensed and original audio and video podcasts. MORE
U-S News
Comey Facing Charges: Former FBI Director James Comey is facing a third criminal case brought by the DOJ, which alleges he mishandled sensitive national defense information. Comey has denied all allegations, while the legal developments follow a recent judicial ruling regarding his daughter's unlawful firing.
Brew Crew Wins: The Brewers are one win away from history. With a 3-0 World Series lead, the dominant 103-win club is on the doorstep of the first championship in franchise history, 44 years after their last trip to the Fall Classic. MNF: The Eagles defense conceded a season-high 416 yards to the Dak Prescott-led Cowboys offense, powering their division rivals to a 38-21 victory.
Aikman Talks Career: Troy Aikman is involved in one of the most high-profile broadcasting dramas of the NFL season, as his contract standoff with ESPN – not to mention his feud with longtime partner and friend Joe Buck – has become one of the talking points of the season. MORE