Cablevision against Aereo Supreme Court filing
Cablevision Systems blasted the arguments made by Fox, CBS, ABC and NBC in a Supreme Court filing
Masters won’t give Tantaros up without a fight
Five days after Fox News’ “The Five” host Andrea Tantaros sued Talk Radio Network, the home of her
Big Bang falls lower again
Syndicated favorite Big Bang Theory fell to fourth place in both the total viewer and household ratings categories—this time, clearly due to the MLB...
Broadcasters ask high court to intervene with Aereo
While we reported they were planning on petitioning the Supreme Court on 10/10, it’s now official:
ABC’s Shark Tank is Friday’s #1 show
ABC Friday Prime (8-11pm – 5.4 million and 1.3/4 in AD18-49): ABC took second place on Friday in viewers and young adults, pacing within...
“Dateline” strong on Friday
“Dateline NBC” (1.1/4 in 18-49, 5.2 million viewers overall from 9-10 p.m. ET) grew steadily throughout its time period and increased by 44% in...
New Ag network to launch in Arkansas
East Arkansas Broadcasters has formed the EAB Ag Network, a new farm information radio network that will launch in January. The EAB Ag Network...
Stocks rise on hopes for budget deal
Stocks climbed on Friday, adding to Wall Street’s largest single-day percentage gain since Jan. 2, after the AP reported House Republicans were proposing a...
MSOs hone in on home security
Consumers are increasingly turning to an unlikely source for home security - the cable company. For companies such as Comcast and Time Warner Cable,...
CEA launches “Innovating Safety”
The Consumer Electronics Association has launched a broad-based initiative to educate consumers and policymakers on the role of innovation in enhancing driver safety. The...
Hulu in talks with Fox TV exec to be CEO
Hulu is negotiating with Fox television executive Mike Hopkins to name him chief executive officer of the video streaming company, says a Reuters story....
Democrats query energy drink makes on marketing
A quartet of senators are concerned about the adverse effect of too much caffeine when consumed by America’s youth and is calling on manufacturers of energy drinks that contain large amounts of the substance to avoid marketing to children.
Done deals: Radio edition
Deals are announced, deals submit to regulatory review and if the review results in the grant of the transaction, the parties get together one final time to seal the deal. Here are some radio deals that have recently made it all the way to the finish line.
“Glee” tribute soars high
On FOX Thursday, the Cory Monteith tribute episode of Glee garnered a 2.8, soaring over last week's 1.6 adults 18-49 rating, and the show's...
WSHE flips to “The Beat” in Miami
The flip from Adult Hits “Variety 103.5” was made 10/11 to “The Beat—Miami’s Bangin’ Hip-Hop,” putting the Clear Channel station in direct competition with...