Pro-Gingrich PAC launches six-state radio flight
Radio's big bang for the buck helps create geographical impact.
FCC ready move to forward on LPFM, translators
It's been a long road for LPFM fans, but the goal is getting closer; meanwhile
Broadcasters sue to block Aereo
No surprise here. WNET-TV NYC, various Fox units, various Univision units, Tribune’s WPIX-TV NYC and PBS have filed suit in a New York Federal...
NBC claims February sweep win
Making its move from worst to first, the NBC Peacock is strutting proudly now that the February sweep is in the books. Paced by...
The Hub unveils 2012-’13 programming
Among the new original series coming to The Hub are the animated series "Care Bears: Welcome to Care-a-Lot," "Littlest Pet Shop," "Kaijudo: Rise of the Duel Masters" and the new live-action series "Spooksville" based on the popular tween book series from Christopher Pike.
100.3 Jack FM sets “Jack’s Urban Adventure”
“Jack’s Urban Adventure! It’s the most fun you’ll have wearing comfortable shoes” said Jeff McMurray, Jack FM PD. “It’s kinda like a really fun 10k except you can use public transportation.”
KVCU-AM to restructure, rebrand
A bill, passed unanimously by the CU Student Government's Legislative Council, cited a “serious lack of communication” between station departments, a diluted talent pool due to a high number of radio personalities, a lack of accountability and more.
Modest gains to start March
The government reported that new unemployment claims declined last week to the lowest level since March 2008. But oil prices edged up, so the...
Embassy Suites launches “366 Days of More” (video)
The contest is also being announced on the syndicated daily entertainment magazine “Extra” by the spokesperson for More, a nameless character who pontificates about the More found at Embassy Suites in the brand’s advertising and social media efforts.
Belo boosts its dividend
You read it here in DecemberDunia Shive – Wells Fargo Securities’ analyst Marci Ryvicker’s prediction that Belo Corporation would soon increase
NBC News/Dial Global launch “NBC News Radio Network”
Bart Tessler from Dial Global, tells RBR-TVBR the network will launch with hundreds of affiliates
Disney defends Bob Iger role and compensation
Annual shareholder meetings at The Walt Disney Company had been pretty tame affairs since 2004, when a shareholder revolt sought to oust CEO Michael...
Idol slips, but Fox still wins
Another easy ratings win for Fox on Wednesday, powered by "American Idol."
Wednesday Overnight Nielsen ratings
Ratings/Share
Adults 18-49
4.9/13
2.9/8
2.9/8
1.7/4
1.2/3
0.6/2
Adults 18-34
3.4/10
2.3/7
1.4/4
1.8/6
0.8/3
0.7/2
Total Viewers (millions)
17.029
8.063
11.426
3.694
4.034
1.422
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Analyzing super-sized Clear Channel bond sale
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