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
Janney Capital: Time Warner, 21st Century Fox should merge
A report by media analyst Tony Wible of Janney Capital Markets suggests that a merger between media
GatesAir signs with Alpha Broadcasting for new TX
GatesAir, leader in over-the-air broadcast solutions for radio and television, has improved operational efficiency and on-air signal quality for Alpha
Stocks close at records after European Central Bank moves
Stocks finished with solid gains Thursday, as the S&P and Dow both achieved new record closes after the European Central Bank unveiled a raft...
Comcast files applications for spin-off from TWC merger
Comcast has filed license applications with the FCC for its spin-off of 3.9 million customers in
VAB readies statewide campaign against hunger
The Virginia Association of Broadcasters (VAB) announced a year-long campaign to support all seven regional food banks in Virginia by raising funds and
NAB issues statement on Spectrum Auction R&O
The FCC released its broadcast spectrum incentive auction order 6/2. It’s looking to be a pretty
National Radio Hall of Fame Class of 2014 named
The National Radio Hall of Fame (NRHOF) has announced its seven inductees for 2014. The black-tie
SCBA graduates record number of radio sales execs
The Southern California Broadcasters Association (SCBA) announced a record number of graduates of new, fully trained Radio Sales Executives from its
Apple, Beats and digital music
The M&A market is breaking records for the surge in dollar value of announced transactions through May 2014. Among industry sectors
‘Motive’ rises; ‘The 100’ flat
NBC was number one Wednesday in Adults 18-49 while CBS was on top with total viewers. Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final scored...