Why Did This Analyst Lower His 2017 Growth Rate?
A Senior Research Analyst revised his 2017 forecast from 2.8% growth to 2% growth. He also sees flat local ad revenue for radio in '17
Mark Down These Regulatory Dates For Broadcasters
Dec. 1 brings a host of routine obligations for stations in many states, D.C. attorney David Oxenford reminds us
As Expected, iHeart Taps Bondholders
Changes to iHeart's indentures for its Senior Notes due 2021 and five series of priority guarantee notes are in play
Beasley Opts For Federal Venue In Vegas
The former Beasley staffer's attorney tells RBR + TVBR that her claims that the company violated Title VII rules will now be heard in Federal court
Here’s Another Win For iHeartMedia’s Legal Team
Revenue shifts from Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings to iHeart to repay company debt were upheld by a Delaware judge
Walmart, Target, JCPenney Top TV
In last week’s Media Monitors TV Spot Ten, Walmart was #1 with 35,004 spots
JCPenney Powers Radio
In last week’s Media Monitors Radio Spot Ten, JCPenney powered into #1 with 39,551 spots
Midwest Close To Closing With Initial Grant
Midwest received an initial grant from the FCC for its purchase of a group of stations in Minnesota. Closing is expected by Dec. 31
How A ‘Local Media’ Company Seeks To Win
Local Media San Diego's Director/Operations & Programming shares how his stations are "cutting through the clutter"
A Salute To Two Local Broadcast Leaders
Columnist Ken Benner singles out two small-market licensees for their dedication to their communities.
What Did ACA Tell The FCC On Nexstar Merger?
Limiting so-called “after-acquired station” clauses found in Nexstar’s existing retransmission consent agreements is an ACA priority
Big 2018 Predicted For Spot TV Political Dollars
The President/CEO of TVB looks back at the down-ballot activity seen in '16, and expresses confidence in a strong '18 for political ads
How MundoMax Made Its Wind-Down Official
On Nov. 11, RBR + TVBR reported that MundoMax -- the successor to the MundoFox broadcast TV network -- will soon be ceasing operations some 18...
Top Tips For Christmas Hits, And Ratings Riches
Here is a 10-point programming checklist to keep the holiday tunes sound fresh through December 25.
Fox Paves Its Path To DirecTV Now
AT&T confirmed that the highly anticipated mini-bundle pay-TV service option is set to debut before Dec. 1.