Super Bowl ratings in local markets outpaces cable
TVB released an Analysis of Local Market Connections to Super Bowl and NFL Regular-Season viewing. It confirms that while the Super Bowl is very much a national event, local market viewership in many markets (beyond that of the home teams and host city) consistently outpaces the national average viewing levels.
FilmOn files motion with SCOTUS
FilmOn, a free TV streaming service similar to Aereo, has filed a motion to intervene in the case before the Supreme Court, American Broad. Cos., v. Aereo, Inc. The motion shows that while FilmOn has been enjoined from offering its consumers access to Network content across most of the United States, Aereo is not subject to the same injunctions, has an incentive to leave the injunctions against its primary competitor intact and therefore may not adequately represent FilmOn's interests before the Supreme Court.
TVfreedom.org launches for broadcast TV, consumers
TVfreedom.org is a new coalition of local broadcasters, community advocates, network television
Envision scores new affiliates
During the month of January, Envision Networks welcomed the following 20 new affiliates:
• KTWV-FM/Los Angeles, CA, WQZY-FM, WMLT-AM, WMCG-FM and WQIL-FM /Macon, GA (AudioChopShop)
• ...
LRS Radio closes on Long Island sale
LRS Radio has closed on their $3.2M purchase of WEHM-FM, WHEN-FM, WBAZ-FM, & WBEA-FM all serving the eastern end of Long Island, from AAA Licensing, Inc. LRS is led by Lauren Stone and AAA is led by Perry Steiner.
Stocks see worst selloff in several months
The stock market closed with sharp losses on Monday, after a much weaker-than-expected reading on manufacturing data as well concerns over a slowdown in...
V101 names Pacey Williams afternoon driver
Clear Channel’s Urban KHYL-FM V101, The Beat of Sacramento, says Pacey Williams has been named Afternoon Drive Host, effective immediately. Williams, a native of...
NextRadio provides the latest
What are the CEOs of NPR and American Public Media Group saying about NextRadio? How about the BBC? What does 2014 look like? Here’s...
Rush joins AM 590 The Answer
Salem Communications announced Rush Limbaugh has joined the on-air line-up of Talker AM 590 The Answer, KTIE-AM Riverside/San Bernardino. The Rush Limbaugh Show is...
Steve DiNardo upped to run Entercom San Francisco
Entercom announced that Steve DiNardo has been hired as the new Vice-President and
Democratic leaders introduce Net Neutrality legislation
Reps. Henry Waxman and Anna Eshoo introduced H.R. 3982, the “Open Internet Preservation Act,” with a Senate companion bill to be introduced by Sen. Ed Markey, to protect consumers and innovation online. Last month, the D.C. Circuit struck down the FCC’s Open Internet rules preventing broadband providers from blocking or discriminating against content online. The bill would restore these rules until the FCC takes new, final action in the Open Internet proceeding.
AdLarge adds Live365
AdLarge Media announced an ad sales representation agreement with Live365, a leading online radio network offering broadcast services and curated radio programming.
Live365’s built-in music...
Sony urges caution against Dylan Farrow allegations
Woody Allen has called Dylan Farrow's (adopted daughter) recent allegations of child molestation
Hulu users tally top ads of Super Bowl XLVIII
Fans across the nation logged onto Hulu AdZone to vote for their favorite commercials during the game, and the results are in. From the...
McDonald’s moves into #1
In the Media Monitors TV SPOT TEN for last week, McDonald’s takes the lead with 18,613 spots. Toyota dropped out of first place to rest at #2 with 17,511 spots. H&R Block landed at #3 with 17,320 ads, while the US Department of Health and Human Services increases to #4 airing 14,269 announcements.