Key legislator weighs in on incentive auctions
Rep. Greg Walden (R-OR), Chair of the House Communications Subcommittee, has penned an article suggesting to the FCC how it can maximize the benefits...
Window opens for FM translators
Entities that would like to build an FM translator in one of the areas where space on the band is limited will have the...
ABC Radio, Slacker offering 2nd season of DWTS Radio
This week, ABC Radio re-launches its “Dancing with the Stars” station on Slacker, (http://abcn.ws/dwtsradio) providing viewers with even greater access to the hit reality...
United Stations introduces “Serving Your Country”
They’ve developed a two-hour weekly Country Music show intended to primarily be a “support our troops” show. “Serving Your Country” will mix the Contemporary...
Lotus/Reno stations help raise $50K for St. Jude’s
Lotus Communications’ KOZZ-FM 105.7, KUUB-FM 94.5 and KDOT-FM 104.5 in Reno helped raise the funds during their 14th Annual radio-thon. Over the course of...
One America News Network preps launch against Fox News
Fox News Channel may soon have some company on cable and satellite lineups. Herring Broadcasting Company, the San Diego family behind WealthTV is partnering...
Wichita FM headed for new owner
$2M KANR-FM Wichita KS (Belle Plaine KS) from Daniel D. Smith to Air Capital Media Group LLC (Shane J. Prill, Krianne Prill). $100K escrow,...
FCC pins down March Agenda
The next Open Meeting on the FCC calendar will proceed as advertised, and as such, holds only minor interest for members of the broadcast...
FTC updates digital ad guidelines
As digital advertising matures, the FTC is revising the guidelines that help govern its use. In particular, the agency reminds that disclosure is required...
CTIA makes a play for television auxiliary spectrum
Congress has already authorized the FCC to repurpose spectrum in the television band for wireless broadband – and now the CTIA is asking to...
Cadillac confirms agency review
Cadillac is conducting a review, the auto brand officials confirmed. Fallon Worldwide/Minneapolis is the incumbent: “Fallon will be invited to participate in this review...
Oregon FM pair getting a little sister
It’ll almost be like the Three Bears – when Elkhorn Media Group closes on its acquisition of KVBL-FM Union OR, its FM trio will...
Dow posts longest win streak since 1996
Stocks held mild gains Wednesday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average sealing its longest win streak in more than 16 years. Finishing at another...
Hubbard to get Lowry Mays Excellence in Broadcasting Award
Stanley S. Hubbard, Chairman of Hubbard Broadcasting, will be the recipient of this year’s Lowry Mays Excellence in Broadcasting Award. The Award will be...
Travelocity launches “Go & Smell the Roses” (video)
Travelocity has launched a new branding effort via five new TV spots featuring the Roaming Gnome and a new call to action for consumers:...