TRN bringing back Doyle, Humphries?
We’ve heard TRN is sending an email to affiliates claiming Jerry Doyle and Rusty Humphries are coming back next week, after weeks of best-of’s...
Moonves willing to negotiate with Dish on Auto Hop
Deadline.com says CBS Corp. CEO Les Moonves is taking Dish Network Chairman Charlie Ergen seriously
NAB, MMTC signal support for foreign investment
Well of course MMTC is in favor of the FCC’s proposal to consider broadcast transactions that would involve foreign ownership in excess of 25% -- it has been pushing for just such a move for years. NAB also weighed in to support the measure.
Done deal in Houston
New York Broadband LLC proposed to acquire KQHO-LD Houston in a deal filed with the FCC 8/5/13. According to brokerage Kalil and Co., the...
SBS increases revenue, treads water on profits
Special event income helped fuel impressive growth in the amount of money Spanish Broadcasting System brought in Q3, but the expenses associated with the events also put the squeeze on the company’s margin.
NAB counters TWC in exchange of FCC filings
According to the National Association of Broadcasters, “we’ve heard it all before” is the best way to sum up the latest comments from Time Warner Cable as submitted to the FCC. NAB provided a point by point rebuttal.
LPFM window now closed
The opportunity to file for a brand new low power FM was supposed to come to an end Thursday 6PM eastern, but problems with the FCC’s Consolidated Database System interfered with the ability of some late applicants to file on time. After a period of extended filing, the window is now actually closed.
Lexus launches multimedia December sales event (video)
The integrated effort for its annual “December to Remember” sales event is driven by modern fashion, pop music and rich colors. Focusing on the artistry, craftsmanship and precision that go into the cars, the campaign uses radio, print and online for incentives offered through 1/2. The TV spots will air on network television, cable television, sports channels and more.
Debmar-Mercury sells “Celebrity Name Game” to Tribune
The nationally syndicated pop culture game show hosted by “The Late, Late Show’s” Craig Ferguson from co-producers FremantleMedia North America and Debmar-Mercury, has been...
Premiere decides to re-up Randi Rhodes
Premiere Networks confirms a Politico story: Liberal talker Randi Rhodes has renewed
Atlantic City up in arms about sale of local TV station
In the world of Nielsen DMAs, Atlantic City NJ is a somewhat distant outpost of Philadelphia – but it does have one local over-air full power television station. But the proposed sale of NBC 40 WMGM to a company widely believed to be a spectrum speculator has spawned a protest movement.
Big Bang fuels CBS Thursday victory
CBS enjoyed a modest 18-49 margin over #2 ABC on Thursday night. Four other network contestants were in a fairly tight pack to the...
Macy’s, CCME partner for “mstyleradio”
On 11/15 Macy's and Clear Channel launched the new iHeartRadio digital radio station that captures “the spirit of this fusion of culture for a...
Another study sees improved holiday spending
The latest look at the state of the retail community from Euclid finds quite a few areas of concern, and joins with many others in taking a swipe at Congress for the government shutdown. But in the end, it thinks holiday shopping will improve YOY.
Comcast’s Xfinity to sell movies for download and streaming
Comcast plans to start selling movies via set-top boxes and its Xfinity TV website by the end