TVfreedom.org: Consumers fed up with poor quality of pay-TV service

TVfreedom.org has released a new video featuring the real-world experiences of cable and satellite TV subscribers who expressed frustration with their
NAB / National Association of Broadcasters

NAB re-ups with Gordon Smith

NAB President and CEO Gordon Smith has agreed to a contract extension that will keep him in the position until December 31, 2018, NAB Joint Board Chairman Charles Warfield announced.
New York Times

Report: Pubcasters worried over access to free public TV

We’ve reported recently that public television officials are raising the concern that the FCC’s planned spectrum incentive auction, intended to free airwaves for use by wireless broadband companies, could leave parts of the country without over-the-air public television access. The NY Times has taken note in a recent report:

NASH FM 94.1 hosting “NASH BASH: Young Guns Showcase”

Join “America’s Morning Show” host Blair Garner and the Young Guns of Country music including three time ACA winner Easton Corbin on Monday, 6/23 when NASH FM 94.1 opens the doors to the historic Taft Theatre in Cincinnati for a night of Country music.

WalMart moves toward #1

In the Media Monitors TV SPOT TEN last week, McDonald’s stayed at #1 with 18,405 spots. Walmart moved from #14 up to #2 airing 14,883 ads, while JCPenney dropped to #3 with 14,131 spots.
NYSBA / New York State Broadcasters Association

NYSBA inducts six into Hall of Fame

The New York State Broadcasters Association inducted six new members into its Hall of Fame during a ceremony held at the famed Waldorf Astoria. The Hall of Fame Class of 2014 is:
Michael O'Rielly

Introducing the Internet to the FCC’s Contest Rule

Have you ever listened to your car radio while you were stuck in traffic and heard a super-fast talker rattle off the rules that apply to a contest for a trip to some sunny destination? Or, maybe you’ve seen the small print displayed at the end of a contest promoted on television.
Entravision Communications Corporation

Entravision launches “Nick and Kristen in the Morning”

The program, hosted by Nick Steele and Kristen Flowers, began airing on Entravision Sacramento’s KNTY 101.9 FM The Wolf. Nick and Kristen
iHeart Radio

Clear Channel launches iHeartRadio 5.0

iHeartRadio 5.0 for iOS and Android, focuses on bringing iHeartRadio users an even more personalized
Univision Communications, Inc.

Univision fires KSCA-FM employee over PPM fraud

We told you so on 6/11: “Well, now we’ve heard a bit more of what caused the delay and it’s not

NBA Finals dominates night; ‘Believe’ falls for series finale

ABC was number one with adults 18-49 and with total viewers. On ABC, the final game of the NBA Finals earned a x from...

Nielsen releases RADAR 121 report

Nielsen reported in its June 2014 RADAR Radio Network Ratings that more than 181 million Americans
Google

Google Fiber heading to Portland

Google is already in Kansas City, KS—its first market for the super-high speed, high capacity internet
Entercom

Entercom adds ESPN FM translator in Rochester

Entercom has begun broadcasting ESPN Sports Radio on 95.7 FM (W239BF). The station used to
FCC

Update on FM C4 12-kW Allocation Petition For Rulemaking

There is a bit of good news to report regarding the FM Class C4/73.215