‘American Idol’, ‘Revolution’ flat; ‘Chicago P.D.’ jumps
FOX was number one Wednesday in adults 18-49 and with total viewers. On FOX American Idol matched last week's 2.6 adults 18-49 rating. On...
Time Warner Cable throws fast pitch by its customers
“The pressure of paying for this deal with the Dodgers has left TWC unfazed by the disproportionate increase in the monthly bills of its pay-TV customers…”
The Los Angeles Dodgers are a Major League baseball franchise built on tradition and a history of great success. “Dodger Blue” has given its fans some great World Series memories, such as the 1963 Sandy Koufax-led Dodgers’ sweep of the Yankees and the improbable Kirk Gibson walk-off homerun in 1988 to beat the Oakland A’s.
This year’s team is talented and brings playoff hopes to the hearts of Dodger fans everywhere, most who won’t want to miss any games this season.
If you aren’t a Dodgers fan, however, you probably won’t be volunteering to buy any tickets to its games. But, if you are a Time Warner Cable (TWC) subscriber living in Los Angeles, you’ll be paying for the cable company’s new SportsNet LA network which will air all regular-season Dodgers games even if you don’t want or may never watch that channel.
Report: Who is likely to replace Piers Morgan
CNN execs have been putting together a list of potential Piers Morgan replacements to host a nightly 9PM-10PM talker like his, which was recently canned over low ratings...
DOJ gets Comcast-TWC review
It looks like the Justice Department won the tug-of-war with the Federal Trade Commission over who will oversee the Comcast-Time Warner Cable deal,
CIN study causes some infighting
FCC Commissioner Mignon Clyburn defended the controversial "Multi-Market Study of Critical Information Needs" (CIN) newsroom study in a speech at the Media Institute 2/26. The proposed FCC study of how media organizations gather news incited a powerful backlash from both liberal and conservative media and pundits, who said that it could be part of an official effort to intimidate or second-guess journalists.
Bob McCurdy details his Katz exit
After more than three decades at Katz Radio Group, Bob McCurdy recently left the rep firm as
DOJ gives Emmis-YMF deal thumbs-up
While still needing the FCC’s blessings, DOJ antitrust attorneys signed off on Emmis
Free Lance-Star station could be DC move-in
The Free Lance-Star Publishing Co. (FLS), owner of the Free Lance-Star newspaper and 50-kW Country
NAB sounds off on ad deductibility in tax reform proposal
In response the 2/26 release of a tax reform discussion draft by
Stocks end volatile session higher
Stocks finished a choppy trading session on Wednesday marginally higher, having pared most of the gains following a better-than-expected report on new home sales....
El Financiero, Bloomberg pact
El Financiero, a subsidiary of Grupo Multimedia Lauman, and Bloomberg launched a multi-platform Spanish-language business news service. Aimed at redefining business journalism in Mexico and Central America, it will provide local business and financial news plus comprehensive global market coverage. The content will appear on what will be the only Spanish-language, business news television channel in Mexico and Central America as well as across digital platforms and in print.
Milwaukee translator CP sold
Mary Medicus is selling the CP for translator W262CJ (100.3 mHz) Milwaukee, WI to Milwaukee Radio Alliance for $150K. It will simulcast Adult Standards WZTI-AM in that market.
In other filings,
Kimmie Caruba added on KMLE for nights
She has signed on to host the night show on CBS Radio’s heritage Country KMLE-FM Phoenix, it was announced by PD Tim Richards. Caruba...
BMI’s Del Bryant gets the 2014 Golden Mike Award
More than $200,000 was raised at the Broadcasters Foundation of America 2014 Golden Mike Award Dinner
KBCO details Crystal Award nomination
Heritage AAA KBCO-FM Boulder/Denver and Clear Channel Communities, the community engagement brand of CCME announced details of why the station was named a finalist for the NAB Crystal Radio Awards, which honor media outlets that have gone above and beyond expectations in serving their local communities.