Wegmann promoted at Radio One
Alfred Liggins will continue on as the CEO of the urban media specialist, and Chris Wegmann will report to him as President of the...
FTC extends comment period on Nielsen/Arbitron deal
The Federal Trade Commission comment window was scheduled to close 10/21/13 for those wishing to weigh in on Nielsen’s big $1.26B acquisition of Arbitron. The government shutdown has led to an extension.
Curtis springs for another translator
It looks like any North Carolina FM translator that is not nailed down may wind up in the portfolio of Curtis Media – and the group has just struck again
Cable protests Sinclair/Allbritton deal
The American Cable Association says if Sinclair buys Allbritton television stations, it will have too
NextRadio metrics grow
More importantly, though, the folks behind NextRadio say they need stronger participation from broadcasters if the business is really going to maximize the potential of radio on mobile. Also, social media is playing a major role in shaping the messaging to consumers.
CBS Corp. partners with Netflix for “Dexter”
It’s a rare content licensing agreement in which all eight seasons of the Showtime drama “Dexter” will become available for Netflix members in the US. Beginning on Halloween, the first four seasons of the award-winning series will be available to watch instantly; seasons 5-8 will begin on 1/1.
Randy Freer named Fox Networks Group President/COO
The Co-President and COO, FOX Sports Media Group has been elevated to the new position, it was
Ichabod Caine lands on KKXA-AM
Seattle broadcast icon Ichabod Caine will return to northwest radio on the Skotdal Family’s Classic Country 1520 KXA Everett, WA on 10/31. Here are...
Steve Czaban re-ups with Yahoo! Sports Radio
Gow Broadcasting, which operates Yahoo! Sports Radio with Yahoo! Sports, say it’s a three-year renewal for the Steve Czaban Show for mornings. The show...
Craig Ferguson Game Show to launch
FremantleMedia North America and Debmar-Mercury, Lionsgate’s television distribution and syndication company, will offer “Celebrity Name Game,” a fast-paced game show where celebrities team with...
Fox wins Sunday with 1-2 sports punch
Fox had a huge NFL overrun and good viewer support for its baseball World Series broadcasting, getting it ahead of usual Sunday Fall winner...
Trustee transition for SLC FMs
N/A KAUU-FM, KUDE-FM & KDWY-FM Salt Lake City UT (Manti, Nephi UT, Diamondville WY). 100% of SLC Divestiture Trust I from W. Lawrence Patrick,...
Sinclair/New Age sidecar deals
$4.184M WTLH-TV Tallahassee FL (Bainbridge GA) from New Age Media of Tallahassee LLC (John Parente) to Tallahassee (WTLH-TV) Licensee Inc., a subsidiary of Cunningham...
Deloitte sees cause for holiday cheer
The researchers at Deloitte are seeing an uptick in general consumer confidence, and their
Tom Brokaw launches on CCME stations
Clear Channel Media and Entertainment says "An American Story," a new exclusive nationally syndicated show featuring television journalist and author Tom Brokaw, will feature...