SMI Media Index details February ad spend
The Standard Media Index Ad Spend Report pools aggregated Ad Spend data from a number of agency groups.
Opus Broadcasting’s Tallahassee cluster sale closes
Opus Broadcasting Tallahassee, LLC has closed on the previously announced sale of its radio cluster
WBOI-FM transmitter damaged from power spikes
On 3/19, there were a number of power outages across Allen County, Indiana and a transformer on the power line that supplies electricity to free-form WBOI-FM Ft. Wayne blew out
WOOL-FM returns to the airwaves
Formerly airing on 100.1 mHz, Variety/Community Radio WOOL-FM in Bellows Falls, VT has re-launched on 91.5 mHz four months after receiving $25K from
FTC commends DISCUS advertising code
In a major report released on advertising in the beverage alcohol industry, the Federal Trade Commission recognized the Distilled Spirits Council for its
Sinclair offers Allbritton deal restructure; approves share repurchase
Likely realizing the writing is on the wall with the upcoming 3/31
LIN Media, Media General to merge
The $1.6 billion deal will create the second-largest pure-play TV station group with 74 stations in 46 markets
Stocks recover most post-Fed losses
Stocks reversed post-Fed losses and finished Thursday with modest gains. Upbeat data from Philadelphia Fed, showing a rebound in manufacturing in March, boosted confidence....
Charlottesville, VA to get multiple new FMs
Charlottesville, VA already has two free-form/indie offerings in WNRN-FM and UVA’s WTJU-FM. But
Asheville Free Media granted CP
Since 2009, the nonprofit community station’s exclusive content has been streamed online. But now the volunteer-based organization has taken one major step forward in reaching more people on part of the map that means most: Asheville, NC.
DirecTV closes on senior note offering
DirecTV Holdings and DirecTV Financing Co., indirect subsidiaries of DirecTV, announced the closing of their public offering of $1.25 billion
NAB offers compromise approach on JSAs
Here’s a letter from NAB President and CEO Gordon Smith to FCC Commissioner Mignon Clyburn
NJBA President Paul Rotella interview
On Friday, New Jersey Broadcasters Association CEO will be interviewed 6-10 AM by host Mary Ann Levy on WOBM-AM Toms River, NJ about a variety of topics his association is handling, including
KNTF-AM sold in Chico, CA
Tom Huth is selling KNTF-AM 1340 Chico, CA (simulcasting AAA KVXX-FM there) to Radio Santisimo Sacramento for
‘Revolution’, ‘Mixology’ hit lows
CBS and FOX tied for number one Wednesday in Adults 18-49, while CBS was on top with total viewers. On ABC, Mixology scored a...