CBS Confirms Viacom Merger Ask
Investors seem warm to the idea of a CBS/Viacom merger, as Viacom shares jumped $1.60, to $42.52, on the news.
Black Diamond Closes On Michigan Deal
Jason James of Patrick Communications served as the exclusive broker in this transaction.
Stocks Plunge Nearly 200 Points
U.S. stocks plunged Thursday, with the Dow down almost 200 points. A selloff in bank and biotech shares led the decline. Radio posted a...
FCC Scuttles Set-Top Box Vote
A vote set for today has been scuttled at the last minute, with Jessica Rosenworcel and a vocal industry helping to stop it
Blarney Stone Blessed With Michigan Sextet
A division of a family-owned Pepsi-Cola distribution company based in Minot, North Dakota is divesting its radio stations
Maple Leaf Border Crossing Ahead?
The FCC today will review its foreign ownership policies at its Open Commission Meeting
A CBS/Viacom Wedding: ‘Still Makes Perfect Sense’
MoffettNathanson senior analyst Michael Nathanson is hopeful a Viacom-CBS Inc. reunification occurs
Univision: No Comment On IPO No-Go
According to New York Post, Univision's board last week postponed the IPO, given tepid market conditions
Stocks Rally With Oil
U.S. stocks rallied Wednesday as oil prices climbed. Radio posted a loss, while Television posted a gain.
The RBR Radio Index fell 11.535, or 1.77%,...
CBS Radio Confirms Debt Offering As IPO Nears
Meanwhile, Reuters reports National Amusements is pushing toward a CBS Inc. and Viacom merger
Tribune Closes Sale Of Iconic Chicago Tower
Los Angeles Times Square and Olympic Plant sale to Canadian developer also closes
Silent MO Translator Sold To Zimmer
A CP for an FM translator in a rural Missouri community has been purchased by Zimmer Radio.
Analyst Lowers The Boom On Stand-Alone Cable Nets
MoffettNathanson is downgrading Discovery and Scripps Networks from "neutral" to "sell"
Nexstar Prices $2.75B Loan To Help Media General Bill
Nexstar has priced a $2.75 billion term loan B facility, with funds going toward the Media General deal and to pay down debt
Stocks Inch Higher
U.S. stocks inched higher Tuesday thanks to gains in technology and consumer shares. Radio and Television followed the market, with both posting gains.
The RBR...