Oklahoma FM coming to the commercial world
Over the past several years, we have seen a large number of stations in the commercial portion of the FM band and on the...
Univision, ABC News’ new Latino Channel: “Fusion”
The highly-anticipated 24-hour news and entertainment now has a name. Fusion now has distribution deals in at least 20 million homes and will premiere...
Wise Brother Media also servicing former ACN affiliates
LA-based Wise Brother Media announced it is now servicing the affiliates of Dial Global's American Comedy Network. ACN was discontinued on 2/6, and eligible...
Nielsen Q4: revenues up, profits down
Nielsen Holdings reported a Q4 profit on 2/12 that was around half of last year for the quarter, reflecting higher expenses and charges. However,...
Tom Ray opens engineering consultancy
After more than 15 years as Chief Engineer of WOR-AM NY and DOE of Buckley Broadcasting, Tom Ray has resigned to start an engineering...
Stocks lower on below-average volume day
Stocks closed with a slight loss Monday on very light trading, as energy and consumer-discretionary stocks dragged on the market. The Dow Jones Industrial...
Three killed in helicopter crash on reality TV set
Three people died Sunday in an early-morning helicopter crash while taking part in the filming of a reality TV show in a rural area...
ABC: AFN was #1 with Adults 18-34
During the 7 o’clock hour, ABC’s America’s Funniest Home Videos ran a strong second in Adults 18-49 and ranked #1 with Men 18-49, Adults...
Justice Sotomayor wary of cameras in court
Broadcast journalist have long sought the right to bring the tools of their trade into the courtroom, including the top court in the land....
“America Now” jumps 16% in January
This January saw metered market ratings jump +16% over last year for America Now, the daily syndicated newsmagazine show co-hosted by Leeza Gibbons and...
Dish’s new campaign says goodbye to TV spots
It’s an amusing spot, but is sure to raise the hackles of broadcast networks even more. In the latest effort, Dish is bringing back...
Towers are licensed assets too
The ownership of an antenna structure in Puerto Rico changed hands in January of 2012, but the new owner didn’t get around to informing...
Recidivist FM bandit walks the FCC plank
Whisler Fleurinor of Fort Lauderdale FL was able to get a $20K FM piracy fine reduced to a mere $500 on the poverty plea,...
The CW renews three
The CW Network has given early pickups to three of its hit series for next season, including freshman Arrow, its top-rated drama The Vampire...
Fox was #2 on Sunday, 18-49
Airing against the Grammys, FOX ranked #2 last night among Adults 18-49, Adults 18-34 and Teens.
· BOB'S BURGERS (RS): 1.0/3
· THE CLEVELAND SHOW: 1.3/4,...