Nielsen Ratings

January 2026

Nielsen Ratings

January 2026 Trends

Madison WI

Chattanooga TN

Huntsville AL

Jackson MS

FCC News & Articles

Midwest Communications to Acquire NRG WI Stations

Midwest Communications

Midwest Communications Inc., through its affiliate WRIG, Inc., has reached an agreement to acquire a radio group in Wisconsin from NRG Media LLC. An application for the transfer of licenses is being filed with the FCC. Terms were not disclosed. The transaction includes stations in multiple Central and Northern Wisconsin markets: More

Saga Reports Q4 Loss on Impairment Charge

Saga Communications

Saga Communications reported a net loss in the fourth quarter and for the full year 2025, driven largely by a sizable impairment charge related to goodwill and FCC license values. For the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2025, Saga reported net revenue of $26.5 million, down 9.3% from $29.2 million in the same period a year earlier. More

FCC Plans First Reserved-Band FM Translator Window

Federal Communications Commission

The Federal Communications Commission is moving to bolster noncommercial broadcasting by outlining plans for the first-ever filing window for new FM translator construction permits in the reserved portion of the FM band. In a Public Notice adopted February 18 (FCC 26-10), the Commission directed its Media Bureau to open a future More

FCC Moves to Revoke Licenses of Sovereign Communications

Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

The Federal Communications Commission has launched a license revocation proceeding against Sovereign Communications, LLC, the Sault Ste. Marie, MI-based broadcaster led by William C. Gleich, who is professionally known as Bill Curtis, and his business partner Tim Sabean. In an Order to Pay or Show Cause adopted and released February More

MARC Expands with Lakeland Station Purchase

MARC Radio

MARC Radio Group is expanding its footprint in Central Florida with the acquisition of several stations serving the Lakeland-Winter Haven market. The company announced it has agreed to purchase Country WPCV-FM (97.5), Adult Hits WONN (1230), W296CS (107.1) and W240DB (95.9), along with Talk WLKF-AM (1430) More

FCC Orders Steve Hegwood Stations to Pay Fees

Federal Communications Commission

The FCC has ordered two Georgia FM stations owned by radio executive Steve Hegwood to pay outstanding regulatory fees or face possible license revocation. In separate Orders to Pay or to Show Cause released February 11, the FCC said Core Communicators North LLC and Core Communicators South LLC -- More

NRG Media to Sell Omaha Cluster to Usher Media

NRG Media

NRG Media LLC has signed a contract and is filing an application with the FCC for the transfer of five radio outlets in Omaha-Council Bluffs to Usher Media LLC. Included in the deal are 5kW KOIL-AM (1290)/Omaha, 25kW KOPW-FM (106.9)/Plattsmouth, 10kW KOZN-AM (1620) & 25kW KZOT-AM More

FCC Designates El Paso Radio Station Transfer for Hearing

Federal Communications Commission

The FCC has designated a proposed transfer of control involving three El Paso radio stations for hearing, citing substantial and material questions about unauthorized control, foreign ownership compliance, and possible misrepresentation to the agency. In a Hearing Designation Order released January 23, More

Ocean State Media to Acquire 103.7 FM, Streamline Coverage

Ocean State Media

Ocean State Media has reached an agreement to acquire WVEI-FM (103.7) in Westerly, RI, a move that would allow the public media organization to consolidate its radio operations onto a single statewide FM signal, pending approval from the FCC. The station is being acquired from More

NAB Urges FCC to Scrap Outdated Local Ownership Caps

National Association of Broadcasters (NAB)

The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) has filed reply comments with the Federal Communications Commission urging the agency to modernize local radio and television ownership rules it says no longer reflect today's media marketplace. In its filing in the FCC's 2022 Quadrennial Regulatory Review, More

Usher Media to Acquire Six NRG Stations in Central NE

NRG Media

A new ownership chapter is on the horizon for several Central Nebraska radio stations, as NRG Media has signed an agreement to sell six of its properties to Usher Media LLC. An application for FCC approval has been filed for the transfer of KGFW-AM, KQKY-FM, KRNY-FM, and K241CN-FX in More

Connoisseur Sells MN & SD Stations to Christensen

Connoisseur Media

Connoisseur Media has reached an agreement to sell its stations in Luverne, MN and Madison, SD to two entities under Christensen Broadcasting. Christensen Broadcasting LUV LLC will acquire KLQL-FM and KQAD-AM in Luverne, while Christensen Broadcast Group, Inc. will take ownership of KJAM-FM and KJAM-AM in More

Connoisseur to Sell Bakersfield Stations to Frequency

Connoisseur Media

Connoisseur Media has reached an agreement to sell its Bakersfield, CA cluster to Frequency Broadcasting, a locally owned company operated by Kaitlyn and Danny Hill. Under the deal, Frequency will acquire KLLY-FM, KKBB-FM, and KNZR-AM & FM. The transaction is subject to FCC approval and is expected to close More

iHeartMedia Q3 Revs Slip 1%, Digital Audio Up 14%

iHeartMedia

iHeartMedia reported third quarter 2025 revenue of $997 million, down 1.1% from the prior year. Excluding political advertising from the 2024 election cycle, revenue increased 2.8%. The company posted a GAAP operating loss of $116 million compared to operating income of $77 million a year ago, including $209 More

Beasley Q3 Revs Fall 12%, Digital Now 25% of Total Sales

Beasley Media Group

Beasley Broadcast Group reported third quarter 2025 net revenue of $51 million, down 12.4% from $58.2 million in the same period last year, reflecting continued softness in agency advertising offset by gains in digital and local direct sales. The company posted an operating loss More

Mix Maine Media Acquires Bangor Rocker WKIT-FM

Mix Maine Media

Mix Maine Media, led by owner and president Jay Hanson, has announced the purchase of Bangor's Rock WKIT (100.3) from Rock Lobster Radio LLC. The company will begin operating WKIT on November 1 under a Local Marketing Agreement (LMA), with FCC approval expected More

Return to Menu

FCC News & Articles

Follow us on:

Copyright © 1989-2026 RADIO ONLINE ^®

FCC News & Articles

Follow us on:

Copyright © 1989-2026 RADIO ONLINE ®

Copyright © 1989-2026 RADIO ONLINE ^®