Blackout looming in Kansas
Another retransmission battle is brewing—this time with four LIN TV stations and Cox Communications. The channels, KSNT-TV (NBC), KTMJ-TV (Fox) and KTKA (ABC) in Topeka and KSNW-TV (NBC) Wichita could go dark 3/14 if a new retrans agreement isn't reached.
Gray Q4 down 25% on political
Gray Television’s Q4 revenue was $95.6 million, off 25% from $126.6 million in Q4 2012. Local, national and internet advertising revenue
Efficio Solutions partners with Marketron’s Mediascape
Marketron, provider of business software solutions for the media industry, announced the integration of Efficio’s CRM and Yield Management
S&P 500 falls for first time in 3 days
Stocks recovered most of the losses but still finished Monday generally lower as weak data from China reignited worries about a global economic slowdown....
FCC rejects KFSD-AM fine appeal
Here’s a new one under the header of “It’s worth a try”: The FCC has rejected North County Broadcasting’s petition for reconsideration of a $4,800 fine for EAS violations at Business Talk KFSD-AM Escondido/San Diego. North County appealed, saying that the fine could not be enforced because it is a small entity and the Commission has never complied with its obligation under the
NextRadio, TagStation to test enhanced advertising
NextRadio and TagStation are planning the first beta testing of FM enabled smartphone Enhanced Ad capabilities with a select group of
Emmis gives employees $3.2 million in common stock
Roughly 75% of Emmis’ full-time employees were told 3/10 that they’re eligible to receive
Comcast beefing up theme park business
Comcast is investing hundreds of millions into theme parks in California and Florida, in an effort to challenge Disney in the tourism business. The Theme Parks and Resorts Unit began when it acquired Universal Orlando Resorts as part of its deal for NBCUniversal in 2011, just as Universal was reaping huge attendance gains from the Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey ride.
Buckley sells KSEQ-FM to Lotus
Lotus Communications and Buckley Broadcasting announced 3/10 that Lotus is buying Rhythmic Top 40
‘Once Upon a Time’ up; ‘The Good Wife’ sinks
ABC was number one Sunday with adults 18-49, but CBS led with total viewers. On ABC, the midseason premiere of Once Upon A Time...
FCC upholds license challenges
The Commission has denied David Smith, Peter Labarbera, Kathy Valente, Illinois Family Institute, and Illinois Chapter of the Concerned Women for America, which have challenged numerous applications for Review of the grants of license renewals for
McDonald’s maintains crown
In the Media Monitors TV Spot Ten, McDonald’s commanded #1 with 26,076 spots. Progressive leapt up from #6 to #2 airing 16,440 ads, while the US Department of Health and Human Services ran 15,881 to put them in #3 last week. Toyota stayed at #4 with 12,750 spots and AT&T landed at #5 with 12,413 commercials.
Amtrak launches new radio campaign
With ridership at a record 31.6 million in fiscal year 2013, Amtrak is highlighting the choice and benefits consumers have for travel with two new advertising campaigns via Draftfcb New York. The national effort includes radio, print, digital, mobile and out of home media elements. In fiscal year 2013, Amtrak long-distance routes combined had the best year in 20 years with 4.8 million passengers.
Entravision flips KHHM in Sacramento
Entravision’s CHR Hot 103.5 KHHM Sacramento has shifted to Rhythmic CHR with a new on-air lineup including The Morning Show with Sugabear, Amanda, and Karli, Middays with Sacramento radio veteran Andrea Gomez, Afternoons with JayMarZZ and Nights with Soosh*e. Featured artists for the new KHHM HOT 103.5 FM include: Pitbull, Eminem, Pharrell, Bruno Mars, Lady Gaga, Beyonce, among other popular musical talent.
VAB/WVEC documents public service to Rep. Goodlatte
As broadcast television continues to be under assault from the FCC and Congress, some broadcasters