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
SBGI to rep El Mandril Morning Show
Sun Broadcast Group, Inc. has entered into a national sales rep agreement with SBS’s El Mandril
Radio One issues 2012 bonuses
In an 8K SEC filing, The Radio One compensation committee detailed bonuses awarded to top executives in 2012. CEO Alfred Liggins will receive a...
MMTC spins Mississippi AM
$5K WHJA-AM Laurel-Hattiesburg MS (Laurel MS) from MMTC Broadcasting LLC (David E. Honig) to Donald M. Pugh Jr. $2K escrow, balance in cash at...