CBS-TWC contract problems in Comcast merger?
The new distribution contract CBS signed with Time Warner Cable last summer could be a casualty of
Nina Tassler upped to CBS Entertainment Chairman
The President of Entertainment for CBS has been promoted in a new agreement that extends through
CCME Media + Entertainment strong in Q4
Q4 2013 revenue was down to $1.69 billion from $1.7 billion a year before as a 2% decrease in its
Atlanta gets new Country FM
It’s a new co-channel translator located downtown that extends the reach of 107.1—Rome Radio Partners WTSH-FM Rome, GA (60 miles NW of Atlanta). “South 107.” South 107 also covers northwest Georgia and reaches into Cobb County. Engineers have worked to make the new W296BB Jonesboro, GA simulcast with minimal interference on 107.1 where their contours overlap. It's 13 watts @ 344 ft. HAAT.
Utah judge slaps Aereo down
A decision was released 2/19 from Judge Dale Kimball of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Utah in favor of broadcasters granting a preliminary injunction against Aereo. Plaintiffs in the case were Community Television of Utah, LLC; KUTV-TV, FOX Broadcasting Co., and Nexstar Broadcasting.
Hannity has some bragging rights, too
While Politico just broke out some numbers on Michael Savage’s encouraging ratings since
Dave Herman indicted over sex charge with minor
The former iconic WNEW-FM NYC DJ was accused last October of trying to transport a 7-year-old New Jersey girl to the U.S. Virgin Islands for sex. He was arrested at the St. Croix airport. Federal authorities say Herman had expected to meet the girl and her mother flying in from New York. Now he’s been indicted.
Nasdaq snaps 8-day winning streak
Stocks closed lower on Wednesday after the minutes from the Federal's policy setting meeting revealed little consensus about when short-term rates would begin to...
Telemundo partners with Dr Pepper
Telemundo Media announced a multiplatform partnership with Dr Pepper to celebrate Telemundo’s on-air talent. This partnership features an intimate, candid look at the personal and professional lives of three Telemundo novela megastars.
Buckeye Cablevision files Bad Faith Complaint on Sinclair
Since 12/19, more than 100,000 Buckeye Cablevision subscribers have endured Sinclair’s blackout of
Richard Wiley to get Excellence in Broadcasting Award
Richard E. Wiley, Chairman of Wiley Rein LLP and a former Chairman of the FCC, will receive the 2014 Lowry Mays Excellence in Broadcasting...
The Woody and Wilcox Show joins 105.7 The Buzz
CCME’s Alternative The Buzz WVBZ-FM in Greensboro, NC says The Woody and Wilcox Show will join the station in morning drive, beginning Monday, 2/24.
Commish O’Rielly sounds off on TV JSAs, SSAs
Here’s a blog post Commissioner Michael O'Rielly regarding his thoughts on JSAs and shared services agreements (SSAs) and the need for the FCC to move forward on its review of media ownership rules:
KVFE-FM launches in Texas
Reach Beyond, formerly HCJB Global, recently moved a step closer to its vision of blanketing the U.S.-Mexico border with the launch of its 14th Christian Spanish-language radio station in Del Rio, TX. It’s on 50,000 watts @ 249 ft. HAAT and reaches about 200,000 people within its 75-mile radius in Del Rio and across the border into Ciudad Acuña, Mexico.
Sheridan Broadcasting chairman awarded
Sheridan Broadcasting Corporation Chairman and owner Ronald Davenport Sr. will receive the Founders Award at the 5th Annual Black College Football Hall of Fame (BCFHOF) Awards dinner on 3/1 in Atlanta. The award is presented annually to individuals who have helped ensure the ascension and success of the Black College Football Hall of Fame and/or Black College Football as a whole.