Sinclair launches The American Sports Network; signs with NCAA Conferences
Sinclair Broadcast Group has launched the American Sports
Copyright Office: Aereo is not a cable system
The US Copyright Office announced that it does not consider Aereo a cable system under the terms
Dow sets 15th record of the year
The Dow closed at a record level on Wednesday for the 15th time this year, as better-than-expected corporate earnings and deal talk lifted broader...
FNR hires Jessica Golloher as new correspondent
Fox News Radio has signed Jessica Golloher as a correspondent based in New York. In this new role, beginning on 8/4, Golloher will report on breaking news and provide daily live reports while covering stories in the Northeast and across the country.
Star 107.1 set to launch 8/1
The Pillar of Fire Radio Network announces its expansion into Long Island with Star 107.1 WLIR Hampton Bays, NY. Starting at noon on August 1, Star 107.1 (star1071fm.com) will bring uplifting music and personalities to a whole new audience of Christian music fans on Long Island.
CC Outdoor rolls out “Connect” interactive mobile ad platform
Clear Channel Outdoor is building on its global launch of Connect, its interactive mobile advertising
ABC sets fall premiere dates
Here are ABC’s fall premiere dates for the 2014-2015 season. “Forever” will be kicking off premiere week with two new episodes, with a special sneak preview on Monday, 9/22, and a second, all-new episode on Tuesday, 9/23, for its regular time period premiere.
Tribune sets date for publishing split
After 90 years, news-talk “Radio 720” WGN, Chicago and the Chicago Tribune will no longer be owned by
NRF applauds introduction of Marketplace and Internet Tax Freedom Act
The National Retail Federation issued the following statement from Senior Vice President for Government
Coleman, knowDigital find opportunity for NextRadio
The first phase of a two-part study completed by media research firm Coleman Insights and its knowDigital division reveals that NextRadio
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 7/11/14:
CBS to Aereo: Willing to talk about a deal
Speaking at a tech conference, CBS Corp. CEO Les Moonves said he was “willing to talk to them” about a deal
MLB All-Star game dominates; ‘The Night Shift’ finale dips
FOX was the number one network Tuesday in adults 18-49 and with total viewers. On FOX coverage of the 2014 MLB All-Star Game earned...
Nielsen: New automotive insights study for audio
Here are some audio-based insights from a new study from Nielsen. By combining Nielsen PPM radio
Afraid of the future, broadcasters are “playing Pinocchio”
The American Television Alliance says the NAB “continues to lie