Dow rises to another record
Stocks ended mostly lower on Tuesday, but the Dow Jones Industrial Average staged a turnaround moments before the closing bell and managed to edge...
Congress, FCC discuss auctions, political, ownership
And more! The FCC oversees a number of major communications categories, and as a general rule, the concerns of sitting senators in the Commerce...
Broadcast not high on Washington’s priority list
Going by the limited number of statements offered at the Senate Commerce Committee FCC oversight hearing, there isn’t a whole lot of interest in...
Spotify close to offering free mobile service outside the US
London-based Spotify, getting a jump on Pandora Media, is close to agreements with labels to offer free mobile radio outside the U.S., said a...
Travel Channel adds to Spring lineup
This spring, Travel Channel is debuting two original series – “Red, White & New,” featuring host Steve Watson as he travels across the nation...
Universal Broadcasting Network launches
Tony Sweet, previous founder of LA-based Global Voice Broadcasting, and award-winning TV, film and stage actress Ann Walker (“Sordid Lives”), have partnered on the...
Specialty Data Systems unveils “SDS CRM”
Specialty Data Systems (SDS), provider of broadcast management software and creator of SDS Symphony, launched a first-of-its-kind customer relationship management (CRM) solution for broadcasters....
Saga scores strong Q4; solid full-year
Saga Communications’ Q4 revenue spiked 10.3% from the comparable period in 2011 to $35.5 million. Operating income was up a healthy
FOX moves into No. 2 Spot for season in 18-49
FOX has officially surpassed NBC and moved into the No. 2 spot for the season among Adults 18-49. The network’s week was highlighted by...
CBS had top five shows of the week
Led by NCIS, CBS had the week's top five series in viewers for the first time this season and the top two series in...
NAB urges simpler approach to channel repacking
The upcoming round of incentive auctions will involve moving many television stations to new channels, and the National Association of Broadcasters says only one...
Composers welcome departure of Pandora exec
So you thought musicians and record labels were upset about Pandora’s attitude toward sharing income? In this case, it’s the composer/publisher contingent that feels...
ABC scored 5 of Top 20
Overall: During the week of 3/4/13, ABC delivered 5 of the Top 20 regular broadcast shows in Adults 18-49, including The Bachelor, Once Upon...
Media Buyer Embezzlement
In recent months, a number of media buyers have had funds stolen from their bank accounts. Even after repeatedly opening and closing accounts to...
Mexico proposes new regulations on media, telephony
Mexico President Enrique Peña Nieto has proposed an overhaul of the anemic regulations that have allowed Carlos Slim, the world’s