Principals remain as Kentucky FM goes noncom
Radio’s Baker family does a lot of religious-themed broadcasting and operates in both the commercial and noncommercial realms. One of its commercial license companies...
Final Four coverage may add TBS
CBS and Turner are negotiating to allow Turner to show the Final Four as soon as next year as part of an option that...
Microsoft, Adobe sue Australian radio group over piracy claims
Microsoft and Adobe are suing Super Radio Network and its founder Bill Caralis, alleging copyright infringement over the unauthorized use of their software. In...
AMC Networks launches “Yeah”
AMC Networks, which owns and operates AMC, IFC, Sundance Channel, WE tv and IFC Films, announced the launch of YEAH! (www.YEAHTV.com), a new way...
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...