WRVA-AM Richmond adds FM translator
CCME’s News-Talk WRVA-AM Richmond, VA has added an FM simulcast on translator W253BI (98.5) Glen Allen, VA. It’s 250 watts @ 722 feet HAAT.
Dean Goodman buying Three Eagles Communications
Dean Goodman's Digity LLC has agreed to purchase Three Eagles Communications, which O&Os
‘The Simpsons’, ‘Cosmos’ rise; ‘The Mentalist’, ‘Believe’ flat
ABC was number one Sunday with adults 18-49 while CBS was on top with total viewers. On FOX, The Simpsons garnered a 1.9, up...
SCBA releases white paper on TV’s viewership erosion
The Southern California Broadcasters Association has published its latest SCBA White Paper
ABC News, Lew Dickey at WH Correspondent’s Dinner
Here’s a photo taken Saturday night at the 2014 White House Correspondents' Dinner at the Washington Hilton.
VerStantig sues to avoid Internet streaming royalties
According to Henry Gola’s post on Wiley Rein, LLP’s “Wiley on Media” blog, radio stations streamed over
Texas candidate’s radio deal financed by “S&L swindler”
Republican Dan Patrick, the leading GOP contender for lieutenant governor, took over News-Talk
Veteran’s Entrepreneurship Week on School for Startups Radio set
School for Startups Radio announced Veteran’s Entrepreneurship Week. In recognition of May's National Military Appreciation Month and the
New LPFM planned for Orangeburg, SC
The FCC has granted a non-profit permission to construct an LPFM station in downtown Orangeburg, SC, according to Harvey Elwood Jr., executive producer of New Perspectives Media Association.
CCME “gets investors to believe” with new note offering
Clear Channel made the most of the high-yield market last week, printing a new deal to chip away at its 2016 maturity wall, which analysts last year thought could lead to a default. While CCME paid a price for the $850 million trade--a 10% coupon on just a 3.75-year maturity--it succeeded in convincing investors it will be able to navigate the road ahead
Aaron Klein moves in NYC
Salem Communications announced Aaron Klein Investigative Radio makes its move from 77 WABC to AM 970 The Answer on 5/4 7-9pm. He’s hosted the show for the last 4 years.
KSBS-CD being sold in Denver
A contract has been signed and an application is being filed with the FCC for the transfer of television station KSBS-CD (Independent--CTN)
Three’s a charm for Wheel and Jeopardy!
For the third week in a row (April 14-April 20) CBS Television Distribution’s Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy! ranked #1 and #2 in total viewership; each with over 10 million viewers. Weekend Adventure (ABC Syndication) and Judge Judy (CBSTVD) came in close behind with just under 10 million viewers.
Stocks close lower; trim weekly gains
Stocks closed slightly lower on Friday, capping weekly gains, as concerns over conflict in Ukraine outweighed an upbeat jobs report. The Dow lost 45.98...
FCC fines Maverick Media $185K
Maverick Media, former owner of Mid-West Family Broadcasting’s Spanish WNTA-AM Rockford, IL has agreed