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
World Series knocks it out of the park for Fox
Game One of the matchup between Boston and St. Louis fueled a strong Nielsen win for Fox. CBS took 2nd ahead of ABC, and...
Time Warner Cable to carry Al Jazeera America
Time Warner Cable has signed with Al Jazeera America, giving the Qatar-owned broadcaster exposure to millions more households. The distribution deal is the first...
Wisconsin AM changing hands
$235K WDKM-FM Adams WI from DKS Communications Inc. (Nicholas Segina) to Casper Communications LLC (Joseph C. Deschler Jr.). $5K deposit, $215K cash at closing,...
Family Stations spins Chico Class A
$100K KKPM-CD Chico CA from Family Stations Inc. (Thomas Evans) to One Ministries Inc. (Keith Leitch et al). Cash.
NYT calls for end to Cruz FCC stall
Once again, confirmation of nominees to the FCC is on ice because of one disgruntled senator. This time, the New York Times is calling on the colleagues of Ted Cruz (R-TX) to pressure him so Tom Wheeler and Michael O’Rielly can get to work.
Walden facing a primary
As Chair of the influential House Subcommittee on Communications, former radio group owner Greg Walden (R-OR) gives broadcasters
Meredith grows revenue despite political off-year
Non-political revenue was up at the local media wing of Meredith Corporation during its fiscal Q1 2014, and total revenue was also up despite the usual decline in political income. Increased retransmission income helped ease the political shortfall.