House Judiciary Committee music licensing hearings begin
On 6/10, the U.S. House Judiciary Subcommittee on Intellectual Property held the first of two
Brian Thomas interviewed on WNSH success in NYC
The NY Daily News’ David Hinckley interviewed Thomas, Corporate PD and PD of Cumulus 94.7 Nash FM
PPM Day 1 Update
The Nielsen May PPM is the closest time comparison to the most important April / May Arbitron of the past. Back in the day, that one page in the book, Mon-Sun 6a-Mid AQH, gave us the total demo snap shot of every station in the market. Here's the latest, broader results from today's Nielsen subscribers:
S&P 500, Dow close at record levels
Stocks ended Monday with modest gains with the benchmark S&P 500 and Dow Jones closing at record levels. In a day devoid of economic...
Independent cable companies claim unfair programming rate hikes
Stopthecap.com’s Phillip Dampier writes that subscribers of more
NABOB pleased with Marshall Broadcasting purchase in JSA with Nexstar
The National Association of Black Owned Broadcasters (NABOB) is
WestwoodOne presents “Raise Em’ Up to the USA” with Keith Urban
Celebrate Independence Day with WestwoodOne and Country music superstar Keith Urban. “Raise Em’ Up to the USA” is a four-hour
BMI statement to House Judiciary Subcommittee on Intellectual Property
On 6/10, the U.S. House Judiciary Subcommittee on Intellectual
Do marketers really understand digital?
Ironically, the ad industry recently suggested that the word “digital” be retired since almost all marketing is touched by digital in some way. But, it’s too soon, says a recent Domus study featured in the Wall Street Journal.
Travelers411 joins America’s Talk Radio Network
On 6/8, Travelers411 hosted by Stephanie Abrams, took to the air on America's Talk Radio Network. Travelers411, airing weekends
Al Jazeera wants AT&T suit left sealed
Al Jazeera America is trying to avoid unsealing a lawsuit it filed last year accusing AT&T of improperly
WGBH’s Boston Public Radio adding third hour
With the support of a growing audience, WGBH announced 6/9 that Boston Public Radio (BPR) will add a third hour starting this fall. The program will air live on weekdays from 11am to 2pm . The talk show, hosted by Jim Braude and Margery Eagan, is among the fastest growing radio shows in Boston and the region’s highest-rated public radio program in its midday timeslot (weekdays, noon-2pm).
WideOrbit acquires Abacast
WideOrbit, provider of advertising management software for media companies, has acquired Abacast, a leading provider of streaming
Nielsen Audio delays LA PPMs
Nielsen Audio announced the Los Angeles market PPMs for May are going to be delayed for an "additional quality control" review. The PPM
NBA Finals Dominate; Miss USA Up
ABC was number one Sunday with adults 18-49 and with total viewers. On ABC, Game two of the NBA Finals earned a 5.0 preliminary...