Former Disney CEO Bob Iger Buys Los Angeles Lakers in $12 Billion Deal
"Our long-term commitment is to build on that foundation, compete at the highest level, and serve this extraordinary team, its fans, and the city of Los Angeles."
Podcast Advertising Spending Jumps 23% in Q2, Magellan AI Finds
Insurance spending jumped 60% quarter-over-quarter, making it the fastest-growing industry tracked by Magellan AI.
FCC Petition Could Transform Broadcasting onto Your Phone
Frank Copsidas and the LPTV Broadcasters Association filed a critical FCC petition. They're pushing low-power TV stations to adopt 3GPP 5G Broadcast instead of...
iHeartMedia CEO: We Have a ‘Radio Monetization Challenge’, Not an Audience Challenge
“Unlike other traditional media, we have more users of broadcast radio today than we did 20 years ago."
YouTube to Raise Monetization Requirements for Creators
Creators currently need 1,000 subscribers and either 4,000 watch hours over 12 months or 10 million Shorts views during 90 days.
iHeartMedia Reports 4.7% Revenue Increase During 2026’s 2nd Quarter
"Our work in building our digital assets continues to pay off; this is the sixth consecutive quarter in which the Digital Audio Group Adjusted EBITDA is larger than the Multiplatform Group Adjusted EBITDA.”
iHeartMedia Strikes Video Podcast Deal With Disney+ and Hulu
"Disney+ and Hulu have built powerful streaming destinations with incredibly passionate fan communities, making them ideal partners to expand the reach of these beloved iHeartPodcasts."
Ed Levine Steps Down from Galaxy Media After 36 Years
"I have no intention of retiring from businesses. Experiential media and live events have an incredibly bright future."
Cumulus Radio Layoffs Hit Multiple Markets This Week
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Brendan Carr After FCC Vote to Remove TV Ownership Caps: ‘Localism Matters’
"Today’s FCC vote is another step in the right direction."
