New owner moves to build reputation with local citizens
Newly-created Sonoma Media Group in Santa Rosa, CA has come forward to guarantee Petaluma, CA a fireworks display at the Sonoma Marin Fairgrounds this Fourth of July. Sonoma Media Group, acquiring five local radio stations: Froggy 92.9, 97.7 The River, Hot 101.7, Mix 104.9, and News Talk 1350 KSRO is funding the fireworks display.
Florida Broadcasters, SERT, to test Mobile TV
The NAB, Florida Association of Broadcasters and Dyle mobile TV announced mobile TV devices will be provided to Florida's State Emergency Response Team (SERT)...
SagamoreHill sells four to Yellowstone Holdings
A contract has been signed and an application is being filed with the FCC for the transfer of KGNS-TV
Stocks rise; S&P 500 on track for 7th monthly rise
Stocks climbed Thursday, with the S&P 500 index on track for its longest monthly win streak since September 2009, as another report cast a...
ABC’s The Lookout was #1 series debut
During the 10 o’clock hour, ABC’s The Lookout opened as Wednesday’s #1 series debut among Adults 18-49, outdelivering CBS’ 8-9pm opener of The American...
Serving in the public interest
The government has a lot of tools in place to deal with preparations for heavy weather and handling the situation in the aftermath –...
Red Eye Radio hits 200 affiliates
Cumulus Media Networks says its overnight talker “Red Eye Radio” is now available on more than 200 affiliates. Among the new affiliate stations airing...
Borrell report assesses local digital sales
Borrell Associates’ latest report, “2013 Update: Assessing Local Digital Sales Forces,” covers their latest survey of sales managers and has uncovered some interesting revelations...
DISH’s Ergen raises Clearwire bid
The ante is upped again: DISH Chairman Charlie Ergen made public (5/29) a letter
Fox cooks up a Wednesday win
Master Chef ruled Wednesday and the beneficiary was Fox. #2 NBC's event to assist tornado victims in Oklahoma showed that maybe nice guys don't...
iHeartRadio adds Bott Radio Network
Christian Talk Radio specialist Bott Radio Network, currently broadcast on its 93 O&O stations, is now available on the iHeartRadio platform. Bott stations will...
New Jersey 101.5 hosts under fire
Townsquare Media’s New Jersey 101.5 (WKXW-FM) hosts Dennis Malloy, Judi Franco and Ray Rossi are under fire after controversial conversations they had on air last week about animal abuse. During a mid-day and overnight radio show on 5/21, they brought up the topic of animal abuse and Sammy, the Cocker Spaniel that was abused and brought to the Associated Humane Society in Tinton Falls in a plastic bag and covered in urine, reported NJ.com.
Journalists put Holder on hold
At least four prominent journalism organizations are willing to meet with AG Eric Holder to discuss press subpoena policy, but not if the meeting...
Kentucky noncom on the move
$20K WBGB-FM Scottsville KY from Wildcat Educational Broadcasting Inc. (Billy R. Evans) to Southern Wabash Communications of Middle Tennessee Inc. (Randolph V. Bell et...
Oregon Class A/LPTV pair sold
$200K KFBI-CD/KMCW-LP Medford-Klamath Falls OR (Medford OR) from Sainte Partners II LP (Robert Castro) to Broadcasting Communications LLC, a subsidiary of Northwest Broadcasting Inc....