Coady Diemar: First Half 2014 Digital M&A Update
M&A deal value in Digital Media, Information & Technology increased 82% in the first half of 2014
Nielsen: On-demand users have spiked viewing
Whether it’s watching last night’s drama, last season’s premiere of a sitcom or an original series that doesn’t even air on terrestrial television, Americans are digitally smitten with discovering, catching up on and accessing content on their own terms.
Fox to use Aereo ruling against Dish’s streaming service
Shortly after the Supreme Court decision last week deeming Aereo’s streaming TV service illegal, Fox
One killed, four hurt at pre-BET Awards Party
A man was killed and four others were injured early Sunday in a shooting during a pre-show party
Saga announces quarterly cash dividend of $0.20 per share
Saga Communications’ board has authorized the initiation of a regular quarterly cash dividend of
WGN Radio honors talent with Walk of Fame
Some familiar voices echoed outside the studios of Tribune’s WGN Radio Chicago 6/27, as the station
WV Public Broadcasting debuting two new shows
West Virginia Public Broadcasting will debut two new shows early next month. On Saturdays at 10 p.m. beginning 7/5, host Joni Deutsch will link the past to the present with the best new and old, up-and-coming and classic indie pop and blues rock, and everything in-between, on “A Change of Tune."
Racial radio ads in Mississippi cause Dems to vote Republican
A series of three racially charged radio ads that ran in rural Mississippi on Election Day played a role in
Georgia State University looking at keeping students at WRAS
Responding to concerns expressed by students at GSU’s 100-kW WRAS Album 88 and alumni, Georgia
Poll: Social media’s influence on buying decisions not strong
Only 5% of US adult consumers using social media sites say that these have any significant
Kantar Media: US ad spend increased 5.7% in Q1
Total advertising expenditures increased 5.7% in the first quarter of 2014 to $34.9 billion, according to data released recently by Kantar Media. Every
Aereo pauses service
The below message was sent out to Aereo customers 6/28. The company wants to emphasize that this is a pause, and that the company is not shutting down. Aereo is consulting with the court and mapping out next steps.
Stocks reverse losses, end higher
A late-afternoon rally on Wall Street sent U.S. stocks into positive territory on Friday. The main benchmarks closed with modest gains; however the S&P...
NY AG announces settlement with theatrical union
NY Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced a settlement with the International Alliance of Theatrical & Stage Employees, Local 52
USHCC applauds SCOTUS decision against Aereo
The United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC) is pleased with the Supreme Court 6-3