KRDJ sold in New Iberia, LA
The Last Bastion Station Trust has sold Rock KRDJ-FM New Iberia-Lafayette-Baton Rouge, LA to Bible Broadcasting Network.
FTC passes KTVK-KASW buy in Phoenix
Meredith's $130 million buy of Sander Media/Gannett’s Independent KTVK-TV and KASW-TV (CW) Phoenix
MVPDs sponsoring anti-net neutrality campaign?
As the battle over the future of net neutrality rages on, a new report suggests that ISPs are using
Judge Judy overtakes Wheel and Jeopardy!
CBS Television Distribution holds the top three spots for the second week in a row. This week (May 19 - May 25), Judge Judy regains the top spot with over 10 million viewers, followed by Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy! at just under 10 million viewers. ABC Syndication's Weekend Adventure holds steady at number four.
Stocks end at record levels after jobs data
Stocks rose Friday, with the S&P and Dow each closing at record levels and notching their third straight weekly gain after a solid jobs...
Riverbend buys four translators in Idaho
Max Nichols is selling K224EL (92.7) and K265EW (100.9) in Pocatello; K284BQ (104.7) Lava Hot Springs; and K290CA (105.9) West Yellowstone, MT (close to the Idaho line) to Riverbend Communications for $70K. K265EW will air
ALT 106.7 launching in Monterey, CA
LA-based Mt. Wilson FM Broadcasters will launch ALT 106.7 6/9 in the Monterey-Salinas-Santa
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 6/2/14:
Cumulus ups three to VP/GM stripes
Cumulus Media announced the promotions of Hugh McPherson to VP/GM of Cumulus Melbourne
‘Undateable’, ‘Last Comic Standing’ dip; ‘Hell’s Kitchen’ flat
ABC was number one Thursday with adults 18-49 and with total viewers. On ABC, game one of the NBA Finals scored a 5.1 adults...
Google in talks to buy Songza
Google CEO Larry Page is in talks to acquire the Songza, a Long Island City-based music curation and streaming service with 5.5 million
L&L closes on W251BQ
L&L Broadcasting has closed on its acquisition of a translator CP in Peoria, IL from Radio Assist Ministry. W251BQ (98.1) will become L&L's third translator in the market.
Jammin’ Z90’s Big Bus rolls home to San Diego
Local Media San Diego’s XHITZ-FM Jammin’ Z90 Tijuana-San Diego welcomed the return of its biggest promotional vehicle ever, the “Big Bus.” Back in the 90’s, the 50-foot bus was a familiar sight throughout San Diego County and cruised around in its colorful enormity turning heads and showing up at station and community events… and sometimes, at competitors’ events.
Pubcasters comment on Spectrum Auction R&O
The Association of Public Television Stations, Corporation for Public Broadcasting and PBS have issued
Nexstar selling three to Marshall Broadcasting Group
Nexstar Broadcasting Group announced agreements with Marshall Broadcasting Group for the sale of