Monday, May 18, 2026

Pandora Q1 loss narrows, revenue up 69%

Pandora Media's Q1 loss narrowed on a jump in advertising and subscription revenue that
Tribune Broadcasting

Tribune Broadcasting names Katherine Green SVP/News

Tribune Broadcasting announced the appointment of Katherine Green to Senior Vice President of News

‘American Idol’, ‘Modern Family’ rise; ‘Arrow’ matches low

FOX was number one Wednesday in Adults 18-49 and with total viewers. On FOX American Idol earned a 2.1, up two tenths from last...
Sirius XM

SiriusXM Q1 was up 11%

SiriusXM’s Q1 showed revenue of $998 million, up 11% from first quarter 2013 revenue of $897 million. EPS was $0.02 in both the first quarter of 2014 and 2013. Net income of $94 million, adjusted for a non-recurring item associated with accounting for the Liberty Media stock repurchase agreement and purchase price accounting adjustments from the Sirius and XM merger, net of taxes, resulted in an adjusted net income of $121 million, a 46% increase over $83 million in last year's Q1.

Taco Bell tests Chipotle competitor: “U.S. Taco Co.”

Taco Bell is launching a fast-casual concept in Huntington Beach CA and another SoCal location: U.S. Taco Co. Taco Bell CEO Greg Creed told AdAge the idea started to take shape about a year ago, after the company did some routine consumer-segmentation research. The company found "a number of segments that provide growth for Taco Bell." One of those segments is made up of consumers who are willing to spend a little more for higher-quality ingredients and better atmosphere beyond what the traditional fast-food chain offers.
Cox Media Group

CMG/Houston brings in the kids

The Cox Media Group Houston office was filled with kids 4/24 for the annual “Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day.” 18 kids, ranging from 2 ½ -13 years-old, were at work with their parents. The kids learned to record a commercial, use their voices for station on-air promotions, participate in social media postings, and see inside the studio as the DJ’s broadcast live.
HD Radio

Nissan adds HD Radio

iBiquity Digital announced after the New York International Auto Show that 35 automakers offer or have plans to offer HD Radio Technology by the...
Clear Channel

CCME Q1 revenues up 2%; net loss up $21 million

CC Media Holdings revenues were pretty much flat in Q1 compared to the same period in 2013
Tom Wheeler

Setting the record straight on the FCC’s Open Internet Rules

There has been a great deal of misinformation that has recently surfaced regarding the draft Open Internet Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that we will today circulate to the Commission.

Bryan Broadcasting buys KKEE-FM CP

Bryan Broadcasting License Corporation has agreed to purchase the CP for KKEE-FM licensed to Wheelock, TX near Bryan/College Station, from
BIA Kelsey

Local TV revenues to hit $20 billion this year

BIA/Kelsey forecasts the local television advertising market will grow by nearly 8% this year, after
Nielsen

Nielsen Q1 up 13% with Arbitron

Revenues Q1 were up 12.9% to $1.489 million, or 15.1% on a constant currency basis compared

Details from broadcasters’ meeting with Wheeler; Gravino comments

Here’s a run-down of FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler’s meeting

Stocks end down; S&P 500, Nasdaq snap 6-day run

Stocks ended Wednesday's choppy session lower, as investors paused for breath after six straight days of gains on the S&P 500 and Nasdaq. Disappointing...
NAB / National Association of Broadcasters

NAB files ex parte letter after spectrum meeting

Here’s an ex parte filing from the NAB regarding the 4/22 meeting between NAB officials and broadcast