Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - For Q3 2025, net revenue decreased by $528,000, or 1.8%, to $28.2 million compared to $28.7 million last year [2] - Station operating expense increased by $2 million to $24.7 million for the three-month period, primarily due to an industry-wide settlement with music licensing organizations [2][3] - The company reported an operating loss of $626,000 for the quarter, which would have been an operating income of $1.5 million without the settlement [3] - Gross broadcast revenue decreased by $1.8 million, or 6.8%, while gross interactive revenue increased by $1.1 million, or 32.6% [4] - For the nine-month period ended September 30, 2025, net revenue decreased by $3.1 million, or 3.7%, to $80.6 million compared to $83.7 million last year [5] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Station operating income for Q3 2025 was reported at $3.5 million, which would have been $5.6 million without the settlement [3][4] - Total interactive revenue increased by 32.6% for the quarter and 17.1% for the nine-month period, with a 54% profit margin [7] - Political revenue for Q3 2025 was $73,000, down from $677,000 in the same period last year [4] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Current pacing for the fourth quarter is down approximately 11%, including political revenue, and 4.7% when excluding political [7] - Local pacing remains consistent, while digital pacing is up 32% for the quarter [24] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on a blended digital strategy aiming to double gross revenue, primarily from digital sources, within 18-24 months [12] - Strategic investments in R&D and resources are being made to support this digital transformation [12] - The company plans to utilize proceeds from the sale of telecommunications towers for stock buybacks and to maintain a robust quarterly dividend strategy [9][13] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management indicated that the national advertising market is weak, impacting forward pacing, while local and digital markets show different trends [24] - The company believes the decline in spot radio is more related to macroeconomic factors rather than interest rate cuts [25] - Management expressed confidence in the digital transformation efforts, noting measurable returns from local direct advertisers [19][21] Other Important Information - The company paid a quarterly dividend of $0.25 per share, totaling approximately $1.6 million [8] - As of September 30, 2025, the balance sheet reflected $26.3 million in cash and short-term investments [10] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you provide insights on market tone and pacing into the upcoming quarter? - Management noted that national advertising is weak, local pacing is consistent, and digital pacing is up 32% for the quarter [24] Question: Why is there a lack of concrete buyback plans post-tower sale? - Management explained complexities related to the tower sale and real estate transfer issues, which delayed clarity on final sale proceeds [27][29]