Powell’s name comes up as possible DC mayor
They say where there’s smoke, there’s fire, but we’re not sure that the story suggesting a possible run for Washington DC Mayor by Michael...
Study shows MVPD model is safe, broadcast key
A report on a report from Lazard Capital notes that cable and satellite MVPDs will be able to absorb program cost increases for years...
Analyst upgrades Entercom on elevated results
Better-than-expected Q2 earnings, excellent expense management and new formats that are beginning to take hold are all reasons cited for
NBC: Knowing Olympics results ahead doesn’t hurt ratings
NBC has unveiled research that finds the opposite of what many thought was a given: viewers who know the results of London Olympics events...
Hornets sign with WWL-AM
The New Orleans Hornets NBA team became much more relevant in the Big Easy on 8/3 via a multiyear deal to have their games...
Hanes launches new Michael Jordan TV effort
Hanes’ second installment of humorous ads showcasing new men’s underwear products has basketball legend and longtime Hanes spokesman Michael Jordan revealing the latest Hanes...
Positive employment numbers juice the stock market
Employers were out in force during the month of July, and Wall Street took it as a sign to invest, sending prices skyward. Radio...
NBC breaks Olympic records
LONDON – August 4, 2012 – Through the first eight nights, the London Olympics has set viewership records on NBC. Each night of the...
Rep. Walden eyed for a promotion
The Chairman of the House Communications Subcommittee is uniquely qualified for the job – Greg Walden (R-OR) was the owner of a small radio...
Fox hangs on as Olympics rule the ratings
Airing back to back encores of RAISING HOPE at 8:00pm (0.7/2) and 8:30pm (0.6/2), followed by an encore GLEE (0.5/1), FOX ranked fourth last...
Television drives profitable Entravision Q2
Hispanic specialist Entravision enjoyed increases in net revenue and increased profits – crediting a healthy dose of political income plus increased retransmission fees as...
WaPo TV can’t pull up other divisions
The television stations in the Washington Post portfolio enjoyed a healthy Q2, but it wasn’t enough to spare the company an overall decline in...
Viacom slips in its fiscal Q3
The non-broadcast side of the Sumner Redstone media empire suffered from box office and advertising woes, leading to a 14% loss in the revenue...
WRKO extends Howie Carr contract
Entercom's WRKO-AM Boston exercised the option on Howie Carr’s contract, keeping the longtime radio host on there for the foreseeable future. Carr, who anchors weekdays 3pm...
CBS files amended complaint against “Glass House”
Despite a judge's order in July denying an injunction for the ABC show, CBS is going forward with its copyright infringement and trade secrets...