Media General, Nielsen Ink New Contracts
Media General has renewed its subscription to Nielsen’s local TV measurement service.
Senate to Grill FCC
Senate Commerce schedule FCC oversight hearing for March 2.
Walgreens Locks Up #1 Again
In last week's Media Monitors Radio Spot Ten, Walgreens kept their #1 status with 48,150 spots. GEICO maintained the #2
Neutrogena and Ashley Accelerate
In last week’s Media Monitors TV Spot Ten, MetroPCS stayed at #1 with 18,722 spots. GEICO leapt from #9 to #2
Radio, TV to Get Slim Brand Marketing Budget Increases
Brand marketing budgets will rise 56% this year, however radio & TV will see much less than that.
Stan Raymond Operated Brokerage Until Recently
Stan Raymond operated a media brokerage firm until this year.
Gray Renews Four Retrans Deals
Gray Television renewed carriage deals wit 4 cable operators.
Stocks Show Sharp Decline
U.S. Stocks fell to end the week on Friday. A jobs report showing that growth had declined in January was to blame. Radio and...
ASCAP Hires CFO
ASCAP has hired a CFO.
Stocks Rise Slightly
U.S. Stocks rose slightly today. Investors were cautious ahead of Friday’s jobs report. Radio and Television both showed losses.
The RBR Radio Index fell 6.037,...
Dauman Now Executive Chair at Viacom
Viacom's board has elected CEO Philippe Dauman as chairman.
Why iHeart Can’t Lower Its Debt
iHeart took on so much debt in its 2008 acquisition it can't get ahead of it.
Redstone Steps Down as Moonves Rises
Summer Redstone steps down as CBS chairman & is replaced by CEO Les Moonves.
Meredith M&A Hunt Strengthens
Meredith is looking for television stations to acquire.
Stocks Rebound Late
U.S. Stocks rebounded today after a late rally in energy and materials shares. Radio and Television were also able to show gains.
The RBR Radio...