Comcast and NBCU

NBC takes full control of Sprout

Comcast's NBCUniversal says it has taken full control of Sprout, the 24-hour pay TV network for preschoolers that it had launched with PBS, Sesame...

AARP Radio re-ups with MMG

AARP has renewed its radio representation agreement with Media Management Group for 2014. MMG continues to be responsible for ad sales, distribution and business...

Me-TV crafts a Krofft block

There are some new additions coming to the lineup of classic television specialist Me-TV Network – a pair of classic children’s programs from the stable of Sid & Marty Krofft.
Gordon Smith

Smith calls on FCC for parallel broadcast/broadband interest

Anybody who has been following the activities of the FCC during the past four years knows that the focus has been on expanding wireless telecommunications. However, NAB President/CEO Gordon Smith believes there should be equal interest in improving America’s broadcasting universe.
Eastlan Ratings

Eastlan using the web to boost young demo response

Radio ratings firm Eastman uses the telephone as its primary research tool. But now, after six months of testing, it is going to weave the internet into the methodology, primarily to get greater participation from young radio listeners.
Saga Communications, Inc.

Saga: Divide and prosper

As it did last year, Saga Communications is offering a special cash dividend to its shareholders as 2013 winds down. But this time the face value amount is higher, and if you take an earlier share manipulation into account, it’s significantly higher.
CNBC

CNBC launches app

The new CNBC App for the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch is part of NBCUniversal’s TV Everywhere roll-out with MVPDs. The free, first generation...

Endemol expanding “Endemol Beyond”

Endemol is investing over $40 million to expand its digital video offering with the new international division. Endemol Beyond will create a premium network...
CBS

CBS bookends Wednesday night for the win

The Eye Network had the highest 18-49 ratings during the 1st and 3rd prime Wednesday hours for the overall win, while #2 ABC took...
Shopping / Christmas / Holiday

140 million to shop over Thanksgiving

You’ll find them in stores, you’ll find them online and you’ll find them in large numbers
PTC / Parents Television Council

PTC rates TV advertisers

The Parents Television Council looks beyond the creators of television programming. It is also acutely aware of which companies are supporting which programs, and it applauds those that support family-friendly material and boos those that support objectionable programming. Here are PTC’s cheers and jeers for 2013.
Sold

EMF gets big NC signal

The changes won’t be apparent to local listeners when Educational Media Foundation takes possession of WWLV-FM Lexington NC
Rdio, Inc.

Rdio reduces staffing

Facing stiff competition with more on the way, audio streaming service and Cumulus partner Rdio is undergoing a reduction in force designed to better position itself for the long term.

Armada exec buys WI radio cluster from Armada

$1.9M WMAM-AM/WLST-FM, WAGN-AM/WHYB-FM & WSFQ-FM Marinette WI (Marinette, Menominee, Peshtigo WI) from Armada Menominee Inc. (Terry Shockley, Christopher A. Bernier et al) to Radio...

Fed to tap the brakes?

The stock market suffered a bit of a reversal Wednesday as reports surfaced that central banks were going to pull back a bit next...