Home Depot Dominates Radio

In the Media Monitors Radio Spot Ten last week, the #1 advertiser was The Home Depot with 62,593 spots
USA Flag

A Historical Look At Radio’s Power To Heal

Alternative FCC inspector Ken Benner believes a unique radio commercial from the 1960s deserves a timely comeback
Craig Moffett

Why Did An Analyst Bring Charter Back To Buy?

One month after a downgrade to “neutral,” Moffett Nathanson restored the “buy” rating for Moffett Nathanson.

Harsh Words For Nielsen’s November Cable UEs

Analyst Bruce Leichtman can't figure out why Nielsen affirmed its November cable UEs, as the numbers "don't add up"

A ‘Harmonic’ Way For Pandora To Profit

Harmonic Audio Network is designed to provide internet radio clients "the scale and simplicity they are used to when placing ads"

Is MundoMax Winding Down Operations?

MundoMax has notified its affiliates that it will not renew agreements set to end on Nov. 30, sources note.
Broadcasting Pirate

Bay State Buccaneer Penalized For Pirate FM

Vasco Oburoni is the latest name to be inducted into the FCC's Buccaneer Book.

How Challenging Was Univision’s Q3?

Univision saw a net loss of $30.5 million, compared to net income of $109.8 million for Q3 2015
Disney

How Did Cable Drag Down Disney In Fiscal Q4?

The company's cable networks are a key reason why Disney had a disappointing fiscal Q4

What’s The Best Replacement For An Aging Satellite?

Five syndicated radio programming companies have joined efforts to proactively determine the best replacement for AMC-8

This TV Station Owner Just Bought An Alaskan Trio

The purchase is expected to happen "in the coming months," Gray says. Will the FCC allow such market concentration?

Tribune Trumped? Q3 Miss, Lower Guidance Set

The media company is blaming a disappointing election-season ad spend for a shortfall in its originally anticipated earnings.
Media General

Sour Surprise For Media General: A Wider Q3 Loss

losses were driven by non-cash, pre-tax impairment charges related to Media General’s digital businesses

Who’s Set To Lead E.W. Scripps?

A 14-year company veteran is poised to succeed the company's President/CEO
Viacom

Was Viacom’s Fiscal Q4 A Hit Or Miss?

Viacom beat the street. It also missed a consensus estimate of Zacks analyst. What went right, and what didn't in fiscal Q4?