Emmis Privatization Decision Pushed To Oct. 7
Decision-makers ahave another week to consider Emmis head Jeff Smulyan's privatization plan; A fiscal Q2 call is set for Thursday
Stocks Bounce Back
U.S. stocks bounce backed Friday as financial shares rebounded. Radio and Television were both able to post gains.
The RBR Radio Index rose 9.217, or...
Viacom Takes Step Toward CBS Inc. Reunification
Viacom's board of directors forms a special committee of independent directors to evaluate a CBS merger
FCC Streamlines Foreign Ownership Procedures
The new rules modernize the foreign ownership filing and review processes, replacing the ad hoc case-by-case procedures
‘Niche,’ Indie TV Outlets Could Get A Boost
A proposal OK'd by the FCC yesterday could help "niche" networks and indies with cable and DBS carriage
Fitch Affirms Univision IDR, Says Outlook Stable
The upgrade is based on Fitch's expectations of improved recovery prospects supported by Univision's EBITDA expansion.
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%,...