WOYK-AM sale in York, PA
The York Revolution baseball team has closed on a $500K deal to buy sports talk WOYK-AM 1350 from Starview Media (Doug George). WOYK, a Class B with 5 kW-D, 1 kW-N, airs York Revolution games, play-by-play from York College and local high school games.
‘Parenthood,’ ‘Scandal’ Rise; ‘The Vampire Diaries’ hits series low
CBS was number one Thursday with adults 18-49 and with total viewers. On ABC, Scandal garnered a 3.1, up two tenths from last week's ...
HFS Radio to move frequency in Baltimore
CBS Radio Baltimore announced that Alternative HFS Radio, currently broadcasting at W248AO Baltimore on 97.5 FM, will move to a new frequency
Merger of cable giants needs to be stopped
When one big company merges with another big company, it’s usually great for shareholders and top executives, but not so good for consumers. That’s why I think the proposed merger of two of the country’s largest cable companies, Comcast and Time Warner Cable, raises some serious red flags.
Tribune reports double-digit Q4 revenue drop
Tribune closed out 2013, its first full year since emerging from bankruptcy, with a double-digit revenue decline
Photos from NASH FM 93.1 launch concert in Detroit
Cumulus Media's WDRQ-FM NASH FM 93.1, Detroit's new Country music leader, celebrated the launch of NASH in the Motor City at the Fillmore. NASH FM listeners and advertisers filled the venue to capacity at the "Free for All Country Concert" and enjoyed performances by Eric Paslay, Scotty McCreery, Terri Clark, The Cadillac Three, Brett Eldredge, Big & Rich and Kix Brooks, who also co-hosted the event with "America's Morning Show" host, Blair Garner.
Taco Bell using Ronald McDonalds in new ads
The Yum Brands QSR chain begin airing ads that feature everyday men who happen to have the same name as the McDonald's iconic clown. The campaign is intended to promote Taco Bell's new breakfast menu, which features novelties like a waffle taco—likely directed right at McDonald’s breakfast patrons.
AOL to build cross-screen programmatic ad platform
AOL unveiled plans for a new global programmatic ad platform for brands, agencies and publishers
Imagine Communications unveils new offerings
Imagine Communications, previously Harris Broadcast (which also split off into Gates Air), detailed new offerings and products at its recent MediaDay
Cumulus/WWO adding Congressman Mike Rogers
Rep. Mike Rogers (R-MI), chair of the powerful House Intelligence Committee, will bring his unique
Stocks end lower; S&P 500 flat on the year
Stocks extended losses for the second day and finished lower Thursday, amid concerns that improving economic indicators might force the Fed to start raising...
Amazon plans free streaming audio, video service
Amazon.com plans a free, advertising-supported streaming television and music-video service, a departure
Nexstar to launch local news in Marquette, MI
Nexstar Broadcasting Group announced that WJMN-TV, the CBS affiliate serving Marquette and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula (DMA 180), will launch
NY Post praises Cumulus’ Kim Bryant
Cumulus’ Kim Bryant just wrapped up her first year running the company’s New York stations, delivering some strong results, noted a recent NY Post story. Why? Last year,
“Savage Losing Hannity’s audience”
In the wake of recent PPM numbers in the top five markets showing Michael Savage is besting