ACA to FCC: Ensure consumers have access to out-of-market signals
The American Cable Association wants the FCC to act on
DuMont steps down as NRHOF Steering Comm. Chair
At last week’s board meeting of the Museum of Broadcast Communications Bruce DuMont stepped down as Chairman of the National Radio
KVIQ sale closes in California
Kalil & Co. announced the closing on KVIQ-DT Eureka, CA, from Sainte Partners II, LP to Redwood Television Partners LLC. The seller is a California-based company. Kalil & Co. was the exclusive broker for this transaction. The price was
‘Rising Star’ sinks; ‘Wipeout’ flat
CBS and ABC tied for number one Sunday with adults 18-49, but CBS won with total viewers. On CBS, the Sunday premiere of Big...
Political advertising to hit $8.3 billion this year
As Borrell Associates outlined in its report four years ago, politics in this country has become an endless campaign, with TV and cable outlets the chief beneficiaries. There are 30,000 elections being held across the U.S. this year, injecting what we they estimate will be $8.3 billion into the advertising ecosystem. The spending runs from $47,000 for the average town council race up to $23 million for a Senate campaign or $27 million for a gubernatorial race. Close to two-thirds of that money will be spent between July 1 and Election Day.
Luken signs affiliation deal With WLFG-TV
Luken Communications announced a multi-network affiliation agreement with WLFG, serving the Tri-Cities, TN-VA market (DMA 97). WLFG, owned
Michael Martin named SVP/Programming, Music Initiatives, CBS Radio
The newly-created position and promotion was announced
iHeartRadio, WWPR-HD2 add DaNu Radio
CCME and Danu Media announced that DaNu Radio’s Russian American programming from NYC (WNYZ-LP 87.7 mHz) is now also available on
Leon Clark named VP/GM of Journal/Tucson
Leon Clark has been named Vice President and General Manager of Journal Broadcast Group’s
Social media behaviors by generation
According to a new report from Fizziology, prepared by BaM, Handley and Jennette, marketers are still struggling with how to communicate
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