LIN Media shows off a strong Q2, but misses estimates
LIN Media’s Q2 net revenues increased 15% to $188.8 million compared to $164.3 million in
Radio One Q2 down over Reach Media event
Radio One’s Q2 net revenue was $108.4 million, a decrease of 9.4% from the same period in 2013
Entercom Q2 down 1%
Entercom Communications’ Q2 net revenues decreased 1% to $100.2 million. Station expenses increased 3% to $68.0 million. Station
Bayou City Broadcasting to buy Nexstar’s WEVV-TV
Bayou City Broadcasting Evansville Inc, has entered into an agreement to buy the CBS affiliate WEVV in Evansville, Indiana from Nexstar Broadcasting Group, Inc. for $18.6 million. Kalil & Co. is the exclusive broker for this deal.
Stocks rally; Dow snaps 4-session losing streak
Stocks rallied on Monday and recouped some of the heavy losses from last week’s rout, but investors remained cautious over the timing of the...
Alabama Broadcasters ready for annual conference
The Alabama Broadcasters Association’s annual conference will be held Aug. 15–16 at the Wynfrey Hotel/Hyatt Regency in Birmingham. The conference will
George Noory launches EMP protection campaign
Premiere Networks’ George Noory, host of Coast to Coast AM - the most-listened-to overnight radio program
Man gets prison for $2.4M Comcast heist
A Philadelphia man has been sentenced to three to six years in state prison for masterminding a scam that cost Comcast $2.4 million in lost revenue.
House lawmakers ask Comcast to carry Latino-owned channels
Rep. Tony Cardenas (D-CA) and 52 other House lawmakers are asking Comcast to make a commitment
‘Wipeout’ up; ‘Rising Star’ flat
NBC was number one Sunday with adults 18-49 and with total viewers. On NBC, The NFL Hall of Fame Game (Giants vs. Buffalo Bills), ...
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