Broadcasters OK as FTC tallies the gripes of wrath
The Number One complaint category registered by the Federal Trade Commission during 2011 was identity theft – almost 280K complaints were received amounting to...
Television groups offer FCC political file alternative
Broadcasters offer a way to honor the spirit of the FCC's goal of providing information on political advertising in a way that makes compliance easier and the info itself easier to understand and use.
Fort Myers AM reverts to 2008 seller
The courts had to step in to settle the situation for a Fort Myers AM station.
Democrats may be back in NE senatorial ballgame
Bob Kerrey may provide the reinforcements Democrats need to hold a Nebraska Senate seat.
Seller splits an Indiana combo
Action in Indiana
Manager cashes out of Tidewater indy
Independent television station with North Carolina roots serves Virginia market..
Some Canadians opting out of DTV rather than upgrading
Rather than upgrade to DTV, many younger Canadians are dropping traditional TV altogether.
Diane Sawyer win Harris news popularity poll
Diane Sawyer took the #1 slot as the most liked news personality in a Harris Poll. The biggest negatives are being carried by Rush Limbaugh.
FCC issues fine over missing issue list
Another day, another station with public file problems and a lighter bank account.
Fox wins again with Idol
Two hours of American Idol carried Fox to ratings victory on Tuesday.
Tuesday Overnight Nielsen ratings
Ratings/Share
Adults 18-49
5.0/13
2.8/7
2.0/5
1.6/4
1.5/4
0.4/1
Adults 18-34
3.7/11
1.5/4
1.3/4
1.1/3
1.5/5
0.4/1
Total Viewers (millions)
15.835
14.537
5.504
5.558
3.675
0.999
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CBS boss sees higher retrans and higher upfront
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Analyst impressed by Entercom stats
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Fifth Third launches new ad campaign (audio)
The campaign leads off with two television spots titled, “Challenge” and “The Idea.”
Q4 revenues fell 7% for Entercom
Revenues were down 7% for Entercom in Q4 of 2011, but 2012 is looking better.
Dow back above 13K – 2/28/12
A jump in the Conference Board's Consumer Confidence Index sent stock prices upward on Tuesday. The Dow Jones Industrial average closed above 13,000 for...