Now official: Barbara Walters retiring next year
After a rumor she quashed in late March, the iconic TV news journalist confirmed 5/13 that retirement from her television career is near, but...
Streaming to best terrestrial in five years?
Stitcher.com, provider of mobile on demand news, entertainment, sports and talk radio, revealed the results of a nationwide survey demonstrating an overwhelming preference for on demand viewing/listening to radio, television and movies among younger Americans. The survey also found that 57% of American adults believe that in five years, Americans will primarily listen to streaming radio options vs. traditional AM/FM radio. The study surveyed 2,066 U.S. adults, and was conducted online by Harris Interactive on behalf of Stitcher in April.
Univision offers “One for All” at 2013 upfront
Univision is unveiling its 2013-14 programming lineup at its annual upfront presentation in New York 5/14 with more than 30 new shows. The emphasis...
Woof Boom claims Backyard six-pack
$4.45M WERK-FM/WLBC-FM/WXFN-AM, WHBU-AM, WMQX-FM & WMXQ-FM Muncie IN (Muncie, Anderson, Alexandria, Hartford City IN) from Backyard Broadcasting LLC (Barry Drake) to Woof Boom Radio...
Part of the Nexstar/CCA undercard of deals
N/A KSHV-TV Shreveport LA fromWhite Knight Broadcasting (Anthony J. Malara III) to Nexstar Broadcasting Inc. (Perry Sook) and partner companies. Part of $270M deal...
Retail rebound in progress
April retail sales picked up compared to the month of March and eclipsed the YOY results from April 2012, according to the latest report from the National Retail Federation. NRF was the latest to cite improving consumer confidence as an economic driver.
Indianapolis radio vet robbed at gunpoint
Kelly Vaughn, longtime radio personality and news reporter/anchor in Indianapolis at WYXB-FM, WTLC-FM and WNTR-FM (formerly WTPI), was robbed at gunpoint last week after...
Senate considers video marketplace
The Senate Subcommittee on Communications held a very civil discussion of the rapid change that video distribution platforms
Receiver says farewell to Farwell
For Tallgrass Broadcasting receiver C. David Rhoades, the sale of a combo in Farwell TX is the second such deal in the area. And the same can be said for buyer Tejas Broadcasting, which picked up both at bargain prices.
Aereo sets launch for Atlanta
Their broadcast TV streaming and DVR platform will launch in Atlanta on 6/17. Subscribers, like in NYC and Boston, will be able to access free OTA channels with a cloud-based DVR via supported mobile devices. Beginning 6/17, consumers who have pre-registered with Aereo will receive a special invitation to join and be one of the first to experience Aereo's technology. After 6/24, Aereo will make membership available to all eligible consumers across the Atlanta DMA, which includes more than 5.3 million consumers in 55 counties across Georgia, Alabama and North Carolina.
Dow drops; S&P 500 edges up to record high
Stocks finished little changed on Monday as investors mulled when the Fed may begin to scale back its $85-billion-a-month bond-buying program. The S&P finished...
Entravision earns upgrade on refi plan
Hispanic radio/television group Entravision is bringing in a total of $405M in finance instruments, the majority of which will go to knock down existing...
Nexstar/CCA related deals
The sale of a television group under the control of Communications Corporation of America to a group of buyers led by Nexstar has gone in the books at $270M. But there were three additional related contracts that had price tags attached. Here’s a look:
New leniency for student-run station violations
According to the FCC, there are less than 500 non-commercial student-run stations in the US, and by their very nature they are (1) prone...
“SiriusXM Leading Ladies” series launches
Sirius XM Radio will launch "SiriusXM Leading Ladies," a new series featuring candid conversations with notable women from the worlds of entertainment, politics and...