The Tacher Company signs Brava Media
The Tacher Company, a nationally independent rep firm, announced it is now representing WISK-AM
WalMart muscles to the top
In the Media Monitors TV Spot Ten, Walmart moved from #13 to #1 airing 19,098 spots. McDonald’s was #1 but slipped to #2 running 18,985 spots. Progressive was steady at #3 with 16,102 ads
Jacobs Media announces “Radio’s Most Innovative”
Nearly 100 years since the first commercial radio station signed on, the radio industry continues to have
Kelly Wilson let go at B95.5
10-year market vet and midday host Kelly Wilson let go Friday at AC WYJB-FM Albany, NY. No reason was given. Bob Furlong is the acting GM of Albany Broadcasting.
Blizzard buys in Steamboat Springs
Blizzard Broadcasting has agreed to purchase the assets of Country simulcast KBCR AM/FM, licensed
AIRE to syndicate “Por el Placer de Vivir con Cesar Lozano”
AIRE Radio Networks an agreement to syndicate the radio show “Por el Placer de Vivir con Cesar
Tribune now Tribune Media Company
As Tribune has completed the spin-off of its newspaper businesses, Tribune Company has begun
What Can Go Wrong at Closing?
Once the FCC has granted its consent to the sale of a station, the parties’ focus naturally turns to the closing. There always is an inordinate amount of paperwork that must be produced by the attorneys and signed by the parties to memorialize the transaction. Given the volume of paper, it is not surprising that small hiccups occur. Usually, however, the parties can work together to remedy such problems without delaying the closing. There are certain matters, however, that can seriously delay the closing or even result in the transaction falling through. The key to preventing such potentially deal-breaking problems from arising is to begin preparing for the closing as soon after the execution of the purchase agreement as possible. Five of these potential problem areas require particular attention.
Secret funeral for Casey Kasem in LA?
Secret funeral speculations for Casey Kaesm were raised as the radio host's daughters were informed by several witnesses that her late father's wife was reportedly seen attending a funeral in Los Angeles a few days ago
WTGM-AM to flip back to Sports
On 8/3, 960 WTGM AM Salisbury, MD switched its format to sports talk radio once again after a nearly two-year hiatus. The station had been running Clear Channel Radio's "24/7 Comedy" format, which began in November 2012.
Liberman selling KHJ-AM
Liberman Broadcasting is selling Ranchera KHJ-AM LA to Immaculate Heart Radio for $9.75 million. The deal includes $9.25 million cash and $500,000 in a promissory note with annual interest payments at 5% per annum.
Murdoch unlikely to seek full control of BSkyB
With pay-TV becoming more competitive, Murdoch's bid for Time Warner is a bet on content
Jeff Bewkes to face tough questions on Fox offer
Time Warner CEO Jeff Bewkes will be first on the hot seat 8/6 when he reports Q2 results, as he will likely
Time Warner Cable earnings below analysts’ estimates
Q2 revenue grew 3.2% YOY, driven primarily by growth of 22.3% in business services revenue and
ACA presents top awards at 9th independent show
At this year's 9th Independent Show, the American Cable Association honored several ACA members with awards to recognize their critical support for the trade organization and the effort to provide hometown America with the very best in communications products, including voice, video and broadband Internet.