MMG expands, picks up “The Pet Show”
Media Management Group announced its latest expansion, in the form of a new MMG Radio Network division. The network’s inaugural show, Warren Eckstein’s “The...
Charlie Sheen invests in Digital Development Group
The Digital Development Group, a Hollywood-based Internet TV, technology, content acquisition and distribution company, says actor Charlie Sheen has invested in the company. The...
Florida Gulf coast FM headed for new owner
$250K WOCY-FM Carrabelle FL from 3G Broadcasting Inc. (Bonnie Gomes) to Live Communications Inc. (R.B. Holmes Jr.). $5K deposit, $45K cash at closing, $200K...
Consumer frugality trumping brand loyalty
Deloitte notes that even as the economy shows genuine signs of improvement, consumers are sticking to the thrifty grocery and
Video violence bill might tag on to gun bill
Jay Rockefeller (D-WV) is the sponsor of the Violent Content Research Amendment of 2013, which would initiated a study of how violent content on...
Wyoming FM changing hands
In a deal that is sure to cause no buzz in the world of high finance and Wall Street, a silent noncommercial FM is...
The most-liked restaurant TV ads in Q1
Restaurant advertisers spend considerable dollars on campaigns aimed at getting consumers to eat up their creative concepts and, ultimately, their food. Notably, more than...
Sequester cuts being felt in college radio
The Federal sequestration has brought about budget cuts for University of New Mexico’s KUNM-FM, “New Mexico Public Radio.” The school's The Daily Lobo reports...
Time Warner Cable adds live channels to TWC TV app
TWC is adding live out-of-home programming for the first time to its TWC TV app, allowing viewing on Apple mobile devices including
Dial Global closes on new credit agreements
Dial Global has closed (4/16) on its previously announced recapitalization of the existing credit agreements, other obligations
Arbitron shareholders give thumbs up to Nielsen buy
Nielsen’s acquisition of Arbitron, pairing the biggest US TV ratings company with the biggest US
Stocks bounce back from worst hit this year
Stocks closed with substantial gains Tuesday, rebounding from their hardest knock this year as first-quarter reports from companies including Coca-Cola beat expectations and data...
WRIF looking for the next Rock Girl
Greater Media’s heritage Detroit rocker 101 WRIF says one lucky woman will represent the station at concerts, VIP events and on the air. The...
Mariners, DIRECTV form partnership on Root Sports
The Seattle Mariners and its long-standing TV rights holder, DIRECTV Sports Networks (DTVSN), announced a new regional sports network partnership in the Pacific Northwest....
Davidson Media Group launches “Rebajaso”
Davidson Media Group, specializing in mid-market Hispanic radio stations, has launched “Rebajaso,” a new digital platform and the only daily deals program for the...