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
John Pelkey

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.
LBI / Liberman Broadcasting, Inc.

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.
Rupert Murdoch

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

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.

“106.7 The Eagle” flies in Portland

CCME Portland announced 8/1 the debut of KLTH-FM 106-7 The Eagle, still playing The Pacific Northwest’s

Entercom San Francisco launches the New Q102

On 8/1, Entercom launched a new Rhythmic Hot AC station in the San Francisco market, replacing

Radio One Comm.-Adams Radio Indiana sale closes

Radio One Communications’ sale of Country WLJE-FM, Classic Rock WXRD-FM, AC WZVN-FM and

S&P 500 suffers largest weekly loss in 2 years

Stocks on Friday built on the week’s losses, leaving the S&P with its biggest weekly drop in two years. Thursday’s selloff continued as investors...

Disney, NCTC sign long-term deal

The National Cable Television Cooperative (NCTC) and The Walt Disney Company announced a