Scammers use FTC to harvest bank account numbers
The Federal Trade Commission is warning citizens to ignore robocalls telling them they may be in for a redress check, then sending them to...
Another take on the best days for holiday shopping
We recently published an article on the best days for shopping, based on when most other consumers won’t be, gaining access to shorter lines...
New entrant into Class A TV strikes again
The ink is barely dry on the initial acquisition applications from LocusPoint Networks for large market Class A television stations, and now another one...
Discount days for Merced LMA-option FM
Radio Alfa Y Omega struck a deal to operate KBKY-FM Merced CA under terms of an LMA, and also picked up an option to...
Comcast’s NBCU layoffs hit CNBC
NBCUniversal’s year-end pink slips have also hit business network CNBC. The network cut a handful of staffers 11/16 as part of NBCU’s call for...
FremantleMedia signs distribution deal with WWE
FremantleMedia gets exclusive home entertainment rights to WWE’s catalogue of programming across Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA). The deal goes into effect in...
Arbitron: Week 4 November NY PPM estimates won’t be released
Arbitron sent the following information to clients on 11/19 explaining why:
On October 29, during the November 2012 report period (October 11-November 7), Hurricane Sandy...
Arbitron releases spiked listening data from Sandy’s impact
When the lights go off, radio stays on: Radio listening increased dramatically in the New York radio
Stocks finish with daily gains, weekly losses
Stocks on Friday finished down on the week but up for the day after House Speaker John Boehner termed opening budget discussions at the...
Watchdogs assail FCC on diversity
Free Press and the National Hispanic Media Coalition say that a recent FCC release on the level of minority and female broadcast ownership is...
Los Angeles LPTV being sold
KIIO-LD Los Angeles will be heading to a new owner. There is an unusual twist to this deal which will assure that the seller...
Cumulus receives downgraded outlook
Moody's Investors Service likes a lot of what Cumulus is doing to reduce leverage, but says uncertainties associated with the radio business as a...
Tribune reorg gets FCC nod, with waivers
The FCC is approving the transfer of broadcast licenses to the new ownership of Tribune Company
NBC: “Parks & Rec” retains 85% of “Office” audience
Updated Thursday Results: Note that these are the first "30 Rock" and "Up All Night" Thursday telecasts in three weeks (since October 25).
Also note...
The X Factor sees 16% rise
Airing THE X FACTOR results show (featuring a performance by Taylor Swift) and an original GLEE, FOX ranked #2 last night among Adults 18-49...