NAB objects to Media Bureau’s new JSA guidelines
Here’s a letter to the FCC expressing NAB's “procedural and substantive objections” to the Media Bureau's
“Fringe FM” launching in Austin
Genuine Austin Radio will launch a new freeform/indie station called “Fringe FM” on the FM dial later this month. "What does fringe mean?"
‘Mixology’ hits low; ‘Law and Order: SVU’ rises
CBS was number one Wednesday in Adults 18-49 and with total viewers. On NBC, Law & Order: SVU garnered a 2.0, up three tenths...
Cablevision changes up leadership
Cablevision announced that James Dolan will step down as president but remain as CEO. Brian Sweeney, Dolan's brother-in-law, will succeed him in the former position. Kristin Dolan, Dolan's wife, has been named COO.
CRE: One in five use social TV daily
19% of online Americans ages 15-54 say they are reached by social media at least once a day regarding
David Cohen speaks to senators on Comcast-TWC merger
The Senate Judiciary Committee held the first public hearing on
Digital music sales continue slide
Digital album sales, something that both Apple and Amazon have worked very hard to develop, were essentially flat at 117.6 million units. Was 2013 a turning point in digital sales, or just a pause in digital’s continued growth? Q1 sales suggest the former. The latest data from Harker Research shows digital downloads continuing to slide, if anything a downward trend that appears to be accelerating over last year’s pace:
Stephen Colbert to replace David Letterman
CBS didn't waste too much time finding a new host for the "Late Show," reports CBS News
Robby Bridges named NASH 93.1 PD
Cumulus Media announced that Bridges has been named PD and afternoon driver at WDRQ NASH FM 93.1 Detroit, moving from his role as PD of Cumulus’ WEBE in Bridgeport, CT. Robby’s new assignment will be effective 4/15. He will report to Cumulus Detroit Vice President and Market Manager, Scott Meier.
Bruce Beckner on Hearst-Dish impasse
RBR-TVBR asked Bruce Beckner, Owner at Garvey Schubert Barer, for his thoughts on the Hearst stations
BIA/Kelsey: 2014 US mobile local ad revenues hit $4.5 billion
U.S. mobile local ad revenues will reach $4.5 billion in 2014, up from $2.9 billion in 2013, according to BIA/Kelsey. In its Annual U.S. Local Media Forecast (2013-2018), the firm projects mobile local ad revenues to more than triple over the next five years, reaching $15.7 billion in 2018.
Stocks rally after Fed minutes
Stocks rallied Wednesday to end with best gains in more than a month after the minutes of the latest Federal Open Market Committee meeting...
Longtime Cajun shows canceled
Local Houma, LA radio man Bobby “Da Cajun” Richard hopes to soon host his well-known “Swamp Pop Saturday” and “Cajun-French
‘The Voice,’ ‘About a Boy’ hit lows; ‘Chicago Fire’ returns flat
NBC was the number one network Wednesday in adults 18-49, but CBS won with total viewers. On NBC, The Voice notched a season low...
Shila Nathan named afternoon driver at US99.5
CBS Radio Chicago and WUSN (US99.5) announced Shila Nathan has been named afternoon drive personality. Nathan’s program will be broadcast