“Modern Family,” “The Middle” hit lows
NBC was number one in adults 18-49, but CBS led with total viewers. On CBS, Survivor earned a 2.6, up four tenths from last...
Nielsen looks at Christmas Music audience
For radio, the annual tradition of holiday music is now in full swing, as most of the stations that typically flip to the “All...
NAB responds to ACA, Mediacom retrans. filings
We just published details from a recent American Cable Association filing which asks the FCC
Cumulus refinancing $2.23 billion in debt
Like many other companies right now, Cumulus is riding the refinancing wave, issuing loans
GAF details “Share What You Treasure” success
GAF, North America’s largest roofing manufacturer, executed a nine-month campaign, “Share What You Treasure,” to build awareness of the brand among Facebook users. The...
Fox sells out Super Bowl XLVIII
Fox is telling advertisers that Super Bowl XLVIII inventory for the 2/2 game is sold out. Neil Mulcahy, EVP/Sales at Fox Sports, part of 21st Century Fox, told The NY Times that all of the automakers are back, including GM. The automaker had said said in August that it would return as a sponsor after taking a break in Super Bowl XLVII.
Aereo sets Baltimore launch date
The company announced it will be available to residents in the Baltimore metro area on 12/16. Consumers
IAB releases Native Advertising playbook
Native advertising—sponsored content in the form of digital ads that closely resemble
WDKA-TV gets forfeiture for late filing
The FCC issued a $1,500 forfeiture to WDKA Acquisition Corporation, licensee of WDKA-TV Paducah, KY (MyTV), for failure to file a broadcast license renewal...
Stocks end mostly lower; Dow on 4-day loss streak
Stocks finished mostly lower on Wednesday after a choppy session, with the S&P 500 and Dow both stretching their losing streaks to four sessions....
Moody’s assigns B1 rating to Ion Media credit
Moody's Investors Service assigned a B1 rating to the proposed first lien credit facility of ION Media Networks. ION plans to use proceeds of...
New talent for The New HOT 103.7
Entercom Seattle welcomes Candy & Potter to anchor the morning show for The New HOT 103.7 (KHTP). As well as Kristin The Island Girl for middays. The announcement is a homecoming for Candy & Potter, as both members of this duo were raised in the Seattle area and began their radio careers there.
“Trophy Wife,” “Mindy Project” down last night
On NBC, The Biggest Loser matched last week's 2.0 adults 18-49 rating. The Voice garnered a 3.3, up three tenths from last week's 3.0...
NY AG settles with Pediasure
New York’s Attorney General Eric Schneiderman says his office has reached a settlement with Abbott Laboratories for conducting a misleading campaign for its Pediasure...
ACA asks FCC to block Sinclair retrans “collusion”
The American Cable Association says it wants the Commission to stop Sinclair Broadcasting from colluding in the negotiation of retransmission consent with a “sidecar” license holder that’s separate from Sinclair in name. ACA’s fear, of course is that the practice will can drive up prices to MVPD providers.