Another sign of softening economic sentiment
A look at consumers from Harris Interactive shows that a majority are expecting to cut discretionary spending over the next six months, and also look for savings in what purchases they do make. And while there are some planning big ticket purchases, that turns out to be a silver lining unfortunately accompanied by a dark cloud.
Strong TV groups said to be on Sinclair shopping list
If Sinclair is committing its holiday wish list to paper in the form of a letter to Santa Claus, it likely
A Foolish look at iTunes Radio v. Pandora
The jury is out on the ultimate effect of iTunes Radio on Pandora, and Motley Fool admits that the newcomer is unlikely to blow the more established service out of the water. But it cautions that the iTunes offering has the potential to make life very difficult for Pandora.
Emmis posts revenue gain
The revenue results for Emmis Communications during its fiscal Q2 2013 were positive, and it also celebrated another positive during
WCVB-TV Boston denied injunction against Aereo
The ruling comes as stations are readying to take the fight against the TV streaming service to the
“Kory” joins KVIL in afternoons
Christopher Beale (“Kory”) will host afternoon drive on CBS Radio’s 103.7 KVIL-FM Dallas, weekdays from 3 to 7 p.m., beginning 11/1. Kory joins from...
Stocks mostly ahead on Washington talks
Stocks mostly gained on Wednesday, with the Dow industrials and the S&P 500 rebounding after a two-day hit, amid talks to end the partial...
Comcast, NBCU, Twitter form social TV partnership
Comcast, NBCUniversal and Twitter announced a strategic partnership to more directly connect the millions of Twitter users with television viewing. In the first step...
New TWC report calls for balanced spectrum policy
Time Warner Cable’s latest research report discusses the need to better address the effects that the growth
Rockefeller probing economic effects of shutdown
The Senate Commerce Committee under Chairman Jay Rockefeller has announced the witness panel for an inquiry into the impact of the government shutdown on the US economy. Looking at the panelists, it’s safe to say the state of the communications business will not be a central focus
ESPN builds ratings despite new competition
The newest entry into the cable sports wars, Fox Sports 1, kicked off 8/17/13, but if it’s been drawing
Radio streaming battle in progress in Australia
A regional radio group in Australia was forced to cease simulcasting its stations’ programming over the internet unless it pays royalties for musical performances. The action was the result of a four-year legal battle which a court decided in favor of the recording industry.
Telemundo partners with State Farm, Ford, Walmart
Telemundo Media announced deals securing exclusive category sponsorships with State Farm, Ford and Walmart for the third annual “2013 Billboard Mexican Music Awards” (“Premios...
NBC wins again
The NCIS franchise at CBS was strong, but not strong enough to prevent another NBC Nielsen win attributable to The Voice. ABC beat out...
WTLC-FM fires DJ over song selection
After being fired by Radio One’s Urban AC WTLC-FM, Redenbacher said that WTLC management