Gamma sells Keys cluster
$500K WAVK-FM, WCNK-FM & WWUS-FM Florida Keys FL (Marathon, Key West, Big Pine Key FL) from Gamma Broadcasting LLC (Bruce G. Danziger) to Florida...
Kansas low power TV sold
$30K KPJO-LP Pittsburg KS from Pittsburg/Joplin TV LLC (Dean M. Mosely) to DTV America Corporation (John Kyle II). $3K escrow, balance in cash at...
MMTC reiterates case for cross-ownership
The Minority Media and Telecommunications Council noted its long-standing support for the cross-ownership rules as a means to provide diversity of viewpoint in the nation’s news media. But it said it is necessary to take into account changing technology, and restated that it’s time to look at letting the rules go.
NAB corrects the retrans record on Capitol Hill
Responding to Time Warner Cable claim that testimony from Gerry Waldron to the importance of digital rights in the CBS/TWC negotiations was incorrect, NAB’s Kelly Cole was able to cite contradictory evidence from none other than the TWC leader.
Cole said the fact that digital rights were a big part of the negotiation was “extensively documented” in the media.
MVPDs are the Goliath in most retrans disputes
One of the notable aspects of the recent CBS/TWC retransmission consent battle was the fact that
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If you can’t figure out what this headline refers to, you may want to consult with Vanna White, or perhaps buy a vowel or two. For those without the time or inclination, we’ll just spell it out – Sajak Broadcasting is selling WTTR-AM Westminster MD.
Pandora is a risky business
Internet radio leader Pandora is selling 13M common shares, and one of its stockholders is putting 5.2M more shares on the market
“Hybrid Radio” coming to a phone near you?
At the NAB/RAB Radio Show in Orlando this week, RBR-TVBR had a chance to speak with Traug Keller
Prepared NAB/RAB Show remarks of Erica Farber
Thank you. I am delighted to welcome you to the Radio Show. By being here, your presence shows your dedication and enthusisam for this...
Big Bang gets the edge over Judge Judy
During the week of 8/26-9/1 Big Bang and Judge Judy dueled to a tie in household ratings, but Big Bang held a wide edge...
Prepared NAB/RAB Show remarks of Gordon Smith
Thank you, José.
You and the Radio Show Steering Committee have produced a valuable event that demonstrates why it's such an exciting time to be...
Broadcast stock inch forward
The Fed indicated that it would keep buying bonds, and that apparently led investors to continue buying stocks, but if they were spending on...
NAB mental health campaign draws millions
A campaign called “OK2Talk” aimed at improving the state of mental health in America has drawn widespread support from broadcasters, who to date have chipped in more than $12M worth of airtime in the form of the airing of more than 106.6K radio and television spots.
O’Rielly coasts through Commerce hearing
Prospective FCC Commissioner Michael O’Rielly appears to be enough of a lock for approval to
Are cable companies using ISP business to stifle future competitors?
Cable companies have a dual income stream – they sell content, and they sell internet access, most often to the same subscriber. But what happens when another company wants to sell content over the internet? According to the New York Times, big cable is trying to smother such companies in the cradle.