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
Univision restructures management nationwide
Univision is undertaking a major restructuring of its local media leadership. It has announced
Stocks offset Ukraine-inspired losses
Stocks trimmed losses Friday that were scored after news of a clash between Ukrainian and Russian military units on Ukraine soil sparked a flight...
Teams using big data analytics to lure fans from their TVs
Even in a region like New England, which has seen an unprecedented run of success with its top professional sports teams over the past dozen years
‘Last Comic Standing’ rises; ‘The Quest’, ‘NY Med’ flat
CBS and Univision tied for number one among adults 18-49, but CBS led with total viewers. 'Big Brother' earned a 2.2, down a tenth...
July Nielsen Audio: The Best of the rest – PPM Nifty Fifty
This update completes May/June/July 6+ PPM radio highlights from Austin, TX. (37) to Hartford, CT. (52).
Gannett gets under Icahn’s guard
Less than 10 days after Gannett Co. GCI -0.12% said it would separate its publishing business from its
NAB: FCC should grant waiver of all LPTV construction deadlines
The NAB has filed comments with the FCC in support of a request for a
Online radio company Myxer files for bankruptcy
If online radio is on the ascendancy, it isn’t necessarily going to be an easy flight for just anybody who wants
U.S. stocks rise modestly
U.S. stocks ended Thursday modestly higher, as softer-than-expected economic data reinforced speculation that the Federal Reserve won’t rush to raise interest rates. Investors shrugged...
Pai still doing the AM hustle
Yesterday, in Columbus, Ohio, FCC Commissioner Ajit Pai tried to whip up new enthusiasm for the revitalization of AM radio, almost