Saturday, June 27, 2026

Google

Google out-earns US print but it’s apples-to-oranges

A new report from CNET pointed out that internet giant Google has brought in more advertising revenue in the first half of 2012 than...
Comcast and NBCU

FCC acts on NBCU access dispute with internet startup

A group of entrepreneurs wish to provide an internet programming service and wanted access to programming from Comcast/NBCU – specifically, new theatrical movies. Although...
U.S. Congress

Wyden defends digital royalty rate parity

Sen. Ron Wyden (D-OR) has introduced the Internet Radio Fairness Act of 2012 in the Senate, and stated his belief that if enacted, it...
YouTube

YouTube can now send videos to TV

It’s a bit similar to the app that Verizon FiOS offers on smartphones, which allows your smartphone to become a remote control that can...
Sirius XM

Sirius XM to reactivate radios with no subscription

It’s not the full service, but 60 channels—all to remind car owners what they may be missing. There
CBS

Super Bowl ads almost sold out

NFL has been the savior of NBC’s ratings this season, and even with GM bowing out this year, the average price for a 30-second...

Stocks finish lower on fiscal cliff concerns

Fiscal cliff concerns outweighed strength in the consumer discretionary sector late Tuesday to drive U.S. stocks lower by the close. The Dow Jones Industrial...
Gavel

Sky Angel sues C-SPAN with antitrust suit

The National Cable Satellite Corporation, owner of C-SPAN, is the target of an antitrust lawsuit filed 11/13 by Sky Angel U.S., LLC, the Naples,...
FOX

FOX ranked No. 1 for the week among Teens

FOX had the following shows in the Top 20 programs of the week: 2 of the Top 20 programs among Adults 18-49:  THE SIMPSONS...
CBS

CBS wins the week

CBS won in viewers for the sixth time in seven weeks even with television's top two dramas (NCIS, NCIS: LOS ANGELES) and top new...

FCC rakes in treasure from apprehended Florida pirates

Florida is one of America’s hotbeds of pirated FM radio spectrum, and now four members of the buccaneer contingent, representing three unauthorized stations, have...
Jessica Rosenworcel

Rosenworcel on auctions: Simplicity, fairness and speed

Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel addressed a telecommunications conference, and during her remarks she outlined what she believes will be essential elements of a successful incentive...
ABC

ABC hits 5-month high for the week

Overall: During the week of 11/5/12, ABC hit a new season high in Adults 18-49 and finished #2 to NBC.   The Net claimed 5...
Sold

Noncom scores Houston AM in estate/donation deal

The Estate of Michael Petrizzo, the force behind KCOH Inc., is selling the assets its Houston AM station to La Promesa Foundation and donating...
SBS / Spanish Broadcasting System

Radio is loss leader at SBS

Spanish Broadcasting System had positive results at its television properties, but it is predominately a radio company, and the black ink produced on the...