Ovation for FCC foreign investment initiative
Acting FCC Chairwoman Mignon Clyburn is taking a step long advocated by the Minority Media and Telecommunications Council – she’s looking to open the door to greater investment by foreign capital sources in US broadcast licenses. MMTC was quick to praise the move, and was joined by the NAB.
FCC still walking the children’s TV beat
We haven’t seen many Class A television stations busted down to LPTV status due to problems with their adherence to children’s television reporting regulations lately, but we are still seeing quite a few get hit with monetary penalties.
Handy partner for Goodman in Chicago
The contract for the acquisition of NextMedia by Dean Goodman’s new Digity LLC radio group is expected to be made public any day now. And we do have details on a related deal – the sale of two suburban Chicago FMs to Matrix Broadcasting LLC.
Radio restoration?
Brian Wieser, Senior Research Analyst at Pivotal Research Group, is seeing a positive trend emerging for the radio biz. In recent periods,
Comcast to launch HBO broadband bundle?
An insider familiar with Comcast's promotional plans tells DSLreports that the company is preparing a new broadband and HBO streaming bundle. The new promotion...
MediaVest, Google sign major ad placement deal
Outside of the usual digital UpFronts in May, Google has signed its biggest cross-media advertising
Stocks finish ahead on view of global economy
Stocks climbed on Thursday, picking up steam along with major companies such as Apple and Exxon Mobil, buoyed by signals of an improving global...
ABC #1 Wed. for entertainment in 18-49
ABC Wednesday Prime (8-11pm – 7.0 million and 2.2/6 in AD18-49): Up against Fox’s World Series Game 1, ABC delivered the #1 entertainment program...
NBC: Revolution maintains in 18-49
Wednesday Primetime Results: TIME-SHIFTING: Note that last week in L+3, “Revolution” added 52% to its 18-49 rating, “SVU” added 38% and “Ironside” added 26%.
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24/7 Comedy offering “A Very Emo Halloween”
24/7 Comedy, the 24-hour, all-comedy format, will treat listeners to a special week-long Halloween host - legendary comedian Emo Phillips. From 10/28 – 11/1,...
Glenn Beck customizes for Philly
Glenn Beck’s Internet-only TheBlaze Radio Network will be getting a localized Philadelphia element by
FCC to study Hispanic TV
There are 53 million Hispanics in the US, comprising 17% of the total population, and the FCC is going to conduct a study to determine how well their television needs are being met.
Study: Only modest local TV political gain in 2014
The lack of competitive races and even more to the point, a lack of competitive races in large media
Six more sign on to LRFA
The Local Radio Freedom Act, which opposes imposition of a new performance royalty on AM and FM radio stations, has six more co-sponsors in the US House of Representatives, including one very significant addition to the list.
StreamGuys powers in-store audio for Custom Channels
Internet music service Custom Channels is helping retail businesses like Whole Foods Markets transform