DIRECTV launches Hurricane Sandy channel
DIRECTV is launching a dedicated 24/7 "Hurricane Sandy Information" channel that will provide live broadcasts from local stations in markets affected by the hurricane...
CBS expands as Merlin cashed in its Big Apple FM
$75M WRXP-FM New York NY from Merlin Media License LLC (Benjamin L. Homel) to CBS Radio Inc. (Dan Mason). Cash. Station is being passed...
FTC settles with two paint makers on green claims
Lots of manufacturers offer green paint – no problem there. But two major companies have been advertising lines of paint as environmentally friendly, and...
Tribune and Cablevision come to terms
Cablevision subscribers in five DMAs had local Tribune television stations restored to their channel lineups when a two-month dispute over retransmission consent fees was...
Truth does Carolina swap with Hispanic noncom
Stuart Epperson Jr.’s Truth Broadcasting is reacquiring a Winton-Salem NC station it sold to Iglesia Neuva Vida of High Point, and in exchange it’s...
FCC/FEMA issues communication tips during Sandy
It’s pretty much the same drill during weather or other emergencies: The cell phones are going to be overloaded with everyone trying to use...
CEA files Amicus Brief supporting Aereo
The Consumer Electronics Association is urging the U.S. Court of Appeals in the Aereo case not to limit consumer choice.
Greater Media details Hurricane Sandy coverage
Here’s a storm coverage overview for Greater Media's New Jersey, Philadelphia and Boston markets. Greater Media New Jersey:
* Our goal is remain live and...
Viacom networks seeing more audience declines
The pain at Viacom's Nickelodeon network is showing signs of subsiding, but ratings trouble is still occurring at its other key networks. Comedy Central's...
Arbitron icon Bob Michaels passes
RBR-TVBR received notice from Arbitron’s Thom Mocarsky that Bob Michaels, formerly of Arbitron, Clear Channel and most recently owner of MediaSense, had passed away....
Rick Dees moves to Compass Media
Compass Media Networks & Marketing has struck an agreement with Dees Entertainment for affiliate and ad sales for all of the Rick Dees programming...
Stocks, oil pare weekly losses
Riskier assets like stocks and commodities were dragged down a bit on Friday by a slowdown in South Korea, rising unemployment in Spain, concerns...
NBC: “30 Rock” up vs. last week
At 8 p.m. ET, Thursday "30 Rock" is currently delivering a 1.3/4 in 18-49 and 3/6 million viewers overall, pending updates, and is currently...
ABC’s Last Resort up strong in 18-49
Based on Fast Affiliate Live + Same Day Ratings: In the 8 o’clock hour opposite the 2012 World Series and CBS’ top-rated comedies (The...
WTOP mobilizes for “Frankenstorm”
Hubbard Broadcasting’s WTOP-FM DC is implementing their 24-hour storm desk and gearing-up for whatever Hurricane Sandy may bring to the Washington area. The station...