AT&T sues San Francisco over U-verse utility box placement
AT&T has filed a suit against San Francisco over its protest to its proposed placement of utility
The state of talk radio: Reality radio…evolving or devolving?
The state of talk radio is thriving in spite of striving to define or redefine itself. So what is talk radio? Talk shows (hosts) that are broadcast on radio stations? Or, rather, a hybrid that includes all forms and platforms of broadcast and digital: radio stations, internet, streaming, mobile apps, podcasting and social media?
Gray announces senior secured debt refinancing
Gray Television has commenced a senior secured debt refinancing, expected to consist of a $500 million term loan and a $50 million revolving credit facility. The proceeds from this new senior secured credit facility will be used primarily to complete pending acquisitions and refinance amounts outstanding under its existing senior secured credit facility.
ANA concerned about transparency in media buys
The Association of National Advertisers and Forrester Research released a white paper based on a February survey of more than 150 US marketers that found 46% are concerned about transparency of media buys. 42% said they’ve gotten more concerned in the past year. The survey found only 28% of marketers understood programmatic well enough to use it, while another 10% felt they understood it but still wouldn't
Stocks close up, S&P 500 at record
Stocks finished Tuesday with solid gains, sending the S&P 500 to a record close for the second straight session. Small-cap and technology stocks lead...
WJLT-FM switching to ESPN
Management at Townsquare Media’s 50-kW Classic Hits WJLT-FM Evansville, IN tell WTVW-TV the station will soon be broadcasting 24 hours of sports coverage from ESPN.
KWEM returning to airwaves
Blues icon KWEM-AM began broadcasting in West Memphis, AR in 1947 and lasted until 1960. It’s being re-launched this week on the
Salem increases quarterly cash distribution by 4.3%
Salem Communications announced that its Board of Directors has increased its quarterly cash distribution from $0.0575 per share to $0.0600 per share
NYSBA details Summer Conference
The New York State Broadcasters Association will hold their 52nd Summer Conference at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in NYC. This year’s Conference
WPLJ’s “Summer Kick-Off 2014”
Cumulus’ 95.5 WPLJ-FM New York kicked off Memorial Day weekend on Friday with thousands showing up for The Todd Show “Summer Kick-Off 2014” at Jenkinson’s Pavilion in Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey. Listeners started lining up the night before and were packed in the venue by 5:30am for the traditional Summer Kick-Off event.
Russia’s CTC Media close content deal with Hulu
CTC Media, Russia’s largest publicly traded television company, said it’s near a deal for Hulu to carry its
Scripps Networks Interactive names Travel Channel SVP/CFO
Kellie Goldstein has been named SVP and CFO for Scripps Networks
‘American Ninja Warrior,’ ‘MasterChef’ return down; ‘The Bachelorette’ hits low
FOX was number one Monday among adults 18-49 while ABC won with total viewers. On FOX, the season premiere of MasterChef garnered a 1.4...
KMJE-FM Sacramento sale closes
Kalil & Co. announced the closing of Spanish AC KMJE-FM, Placerville, California in the Sacramento
Twitter: Agency deals highlight ongoing business traction
The Wall Street Journal is reporting that Twitter and Omnicom have announced an agreement worth a reported $230mm over the next two years. Our view is that the news reflects positive business momentum for Twitter and the fact that Twitter can sustain its revenue growth independently of growth in numbers of users given the Twitter’s uniqueness as a communications medium for marketers.