Analyst on Sinclair: What’s not to like?
Sinclair Broadcast Group said that it had a very successful Q3, but you don’t need to take Sinclair’s word for it. It has at...
Radio contributes to modest Q3 gains at Clear Channel
At most media companies, if the CEO was able to boldly state that revenues were $1.59B, all the
Karmazin takes a swipe at internet radio in call
During his Q3 earnings call, the outgoing SiriusXM CEO Mel Karmazin slammed the business model behind personalized Internet radio services such as Pandora, but...
Viacom donates $1 million for Sandy relief
Here’s the way it breaks down: Viacom will donate $500,000 to the Mayor's Fund for NYC and $500,000 to local organizations for relief and...
Stocks end 1% higher on upbeat data
Stocks rose on Thursday after a string of positive U.S. reports provided some optimism that the economic recovery is still underway. The S&P 500...
NBC: “Chicago Fire” up half-hour to half-hour
At 10 p.m. ET, "Chicago Fire" (1.6/4 in adults 18-49, 5.6
million viewers overall) retained 94 percent of its lead-in from
"SVU." From its first half-hour...
TV good for Fisher, radio not so much
The political category fueled revenue and cash flow growth at Fisher Communications Inc. for Q3 2012, with a double digit gain in net television...
Americans for Prosperity launches new campaign in MI, PA
Two conservative groups launched new ad offensives in Michigan and Pennsylvania as they hope to build support for Mitt Romney as the election draws...
ABC tops with kids on Halloween
Note: Overall TV usage levels were down week to week on Wednesday night in Homes (-5%) and among Adults 18-49 (-7%), due to Halloween...
KROQ’s Bean to donate kidney to CBS Engineer
Gene “Bean” Baxter of CBS Radio’s heritage Alternative KROQ-FM LA has entertained that market’s audiences since 1990 alongside on-air partner Kevin Ryder, as part...
Massachusetts legislators call for fair TV treatment
The upcoming incentive auctions threaten to disrupt local broadcast television, and it might profoundly disrupt stations near one of America’s international borders. Members of...
FCC decides for Randall Terry in political airtime access case
Pro-life candidate Randall Terry is on the ballot for president in the state of West Virginia, and wants to air advertising on Gannett’s CBS...
Slacker launches artist showcase stations
Slacker Radio (a free, online radio service) launched four new Artist Showcase stations that are each hosted and curated by the following hot bands:...
New York broadcasters came through, stayed on air during Sandy
While significant parts of New York City and Long Island were without power, cable and phone service, New York’s broadcast stations remained on the...
Consumer Reports names auto best buys
Need a reason to knock on the door of one of your local automobile dealers? Perhaps this list from the upcoming issue of Consumer...