LIN reaches retrans deal with TWC
Another negotiation for retransmission consent fees went down to the wire, but as usually happens, LIN Television and Time Warner Cable were able to come to an agreement without any disruption of service.
TWC was also negotiating on behalf of Bright House Networks, and in all, 24 stations in 14 markets were at the center of the negotiation.
Clear Channel’s most Fearless label deal yet
What else can you say about a pact to share airplay and internet streaming revenue struck between
WCHS-AM host arrested for DUI
Charleston, WV conservative talker and former pastor Mike Agnello is facing another drunk driving charge. Agnello, 61, who works at the West Virginia Radio...
Apple signs Warner Music Group for iRadio
After months of delays over its iRadio Internet radio service launch, Apple is pushing to complete licensing
Fox wins Sunday ratings tortoise race
There were no hares in the mix in the Sunday night Nielsen contest – where was everybody? – and Fox’s 1.3/4, normally a guarantee...
West Virginia FM headed for new owner
$250K WVKM-FM Matewan WV from Hatfield McCoy Communications Inc. (George Warren) to Hatfield McCoy Broadcasting Inc. (Dreama Thornsburg). Cash. Seller retains WHJC-AM Matewan WV. ...
Pittsburgh-anchored Class A TV group sold
$7.25M WBGN-CD, WNNB-CD, WJMB-CD, WEMW-CD, WKHU-CD, WWLM-CA, WWHK-CA & WMVH-CA Pittsburgh PA (Pittsburgh, Beaver, Butler, Greensburg, Kittanning, Washington, Uniontown, Charleroi PA); WPCP-CD Youngstown OH...
Sen. Lautenberg passes
The state of New Jersey has lost a tireless advocate for local broadcast relevant to the citizens of the state with the passing of...
Brady adds Yuma NBC outlet
Brian Brady has interests in a number of TV markets under the auspices of an array of license companies, and now he’s adding another – KYMA-DT Yuma AZ – from a company said by broker of record Kalil and Co. to be a subsidiary of Intermount West Communications Company.
Curtis invests in another FM translator
It won’t get to the whole market, but W249CN Fairfield NC does a good job of reaching residents of Greensboro NC. It’s being sold to Curtis Media’s Eastern Airwaves LLC.
CBS gets more ownership of TV Guide
CBS Corp. said on Friday it acquired full ownership of TV Guide's online and mobile apps divisions, buying out the 50% share held by...
Townsquare buys some AOL Music assets
Townsquare Media Group has entered into an agreement to acquire AOL Music properties The Boot
Judge Judy wins again for the week
During the week beginning 5/19/13, Judge Judy beat bested both The Big Bang Theory and Wheel of Fortune to win household syndication ratings with...
Stocks close sharply lower, cutting May gains
Stocks thudded lower Friday as Wall Street closed another month of gains with a whimper after mixed economic reports. The Dow Jones Industrial Average...
Jean Stapleton passes at 90; friends remember
Stapleton, best known for playing Edith Bunker in the now-iconic 1970s Norman Lear sitcom “All