NBC launches campaign for “The Blacklist”
NBC has launched a major effort to ensure continued awareness for its No. 1 drama, “The Blacklist,” which kicks off its second season on 9/22.
TWC adds Pac-12 channels in LA
Just in time for the college football season, Time Warner Cable is adding five additional Pac-12 channels
Bright House a wild card in Comcast-TWC merger
As the FCC reviews Comcast's proposed buy of Time Warner Cable, one issue it has to decide is
Litany of licenses: granted and dismissed
Here’s a list of the FCC’s latest licenses, construction permits and transfers of control—granted and dismissed—for TV, AM and FM. This list is current as of 8/5/14:
IMER Mexico upgrades all FMs to HD Radio
iBiquity Digital announced Mexican broadcast group IMER (Instituto Mexicano de la Radio) has
Westwood One names George King format VP/Programming
Westwood One announced Townsquare Media vet George King has been hired as
CBS Radio, Beats presenting LA Coldplay event
CBS Radio and Beats Music have teamed to present fans a special evening with Coldplay at The Theatre at Ace Hotel Downtown LA on 9/17. The band will perform songs from their latest album Ghost Stories, along with other fan favorites.
GroupM: Global ad spend to be up 4.5%
GroupM issued its biannual This Year, Next Year futures report, forecasting global ad spend will
‘Big Brother’ up; ‘Reckless’ flat; ‘Unforgettable’ steady
FOX was number one with adults 18-49 while CBS won with total viewers. Preseason Football (Chiefs/Panthers) earned a preliminary 2.0 adults 18-49 rating. On...
CANNY, Russell launch joint ad insertion
Cable Ad Net NY Inc. and the Russell Municipal Cable system in western Mass. jointly announced the launch of local ad insertion. CANNY is applying its sales & TV production skills to bear on this new market:
Plura buys Alpermann+Velte
Plura, a global manufacturer of digital broadcast and video production solutions, announced the acquisition of Alpermann+Velte, manufacturer of timecode products, production timers
Walmart and McDonald’s neck and neck
Last week in the Media Monitors TV Spot Ten, McDonald’s kept its grasp on #1 with 22,304 spots. Right behind them was Walmart with 21,319 advertisements. Nissan Dealer Association drove their way into #3 with 15,337 spots
ValueAct buys stake in 21st Century Fox; suggests “re-visit”
Hedge fund ValueAct Capital said it had taken a $1 billion stake in 21st Century Fox. Fox recently
CMG brings back DJ Laz to Miami
Cox Media Group Miami is bringing legendary morning show host, DJ LAZ, back to South Florida on
21st Century Fox: Mega media deal pursuit done for now
21st Century Fox execs said last week that the company won't try to buy any other big content