FTC slams get-rich infomercial scams with huge penalty
Are you skeptical about those real estate programs advertised on long-form television ads that promise riches to those who buy into the program? The...
FTC takes DISH to court over telemarketing
According to FTC allegations, satellite MVPD DISH Network has made millions of calls to consumers who asked to be left alone – and if...
Pandora exec gives thumbs down to Nadler royalty bill
Competing music royalty bills are being floated on Capitol Hill, and Pandora exec Tim Westergren has joined broadcasters in opposing the latest one from....
NBC: “Talent” matches the high for any Wed telecast
Wednesday Results: From 9-10 p.m. ET, the “America’s Got Talent” Results Show (2.3/7 in 18-49, 8.7 million viewers overall) matched last week’s 2.3 in...
FOX ranked #2 among Adults 18-49
SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE posted a 1.5/5, down -17% from last week. SYTYCD was the highest rated program of the night in...
2012 Radio Mercury Award finalists named
99 diverse radio spots and campaigns have made it to the finals of the 2012 Radio Mercury Awards, which honors outstanding radio created by...
Obama radio ads target Ryan-Romney
There’s a series of new Obama radio ads tailored for eight battleground states. In each state, the Obama campaign has designed very specific one...
Radio stations sold in Oregon, California
$74 KSWB-AM Seaside OR from KSWB Licensee LLC (Cal Brady/Calcomm Stations Oregon 51%, John Chapman 49%) to KSWB Productions LLC (John Chapman). $5K deposit,...
Deal details for Newport, Sinclair and friends, Pt. II
$6M WJYC-TV & WPMI-TV Mobile AL-Pensacola FL (Mobile AL, Pensacola FL) from Newport Television LLC (Sandy DiPasquale) to Deerfield Media Inc. (Stephen P. Mumblow)....
Study looks at the state of office politics
In our democracy one of the hallmarks of being a responsible citizen is to exercise your right to vote, and that means taking an...
Nexstar sells Texas TV to Sinclair surrogate
The main contract for KBTV-TV Port Arthur TX is between television groups Nexstar and Sinclair. But the actual buyer will be Deerfield Media, which...
Price revealed for Emmis Terre Haute buy
Usually when one mentions the values tossed around in the dealings of Emmis Communications, it is in terms of millions of dollars. That will...
Done deal: KXOS-FM is an ex-Emmis LA property
Grupo Radio Centro failed to close on its LMA/option with Emmis Communications for KXOS-FM
Daily Deal sites in the tank with both merchants, shoppers
Daily deal services like Groupon, LivingSocial and Google Offers took off because they seemed to offer something for everyone: small businesses got a novel...
Envision adds Animal Radio to talk lineup
Animal Radio, America's most-listened-to pet talk show that celebrates our pets and the connection we share with them, is now available for barter. It...