Online political files a month away
The Federal Register has done its thing as of 7/2/12, meaning that the requirement that television
Noncom snaps up Missouri CP
Idaho-based Calvary Chapel of Twin Falls is making another out-of-state acquisition, but it will have to build this one before it can start airing...
Looking to the past to assess the News Corp. split
When evaluating the proposal to cleave News Corp. in twain, there is no lack of prior corporate splits to
Democratic organizations reserve air time
Almost $20M worth of advertising time has been spoken for by the House Majority PAC and Service Employees International Union (SEIU) between them. 38...
Forbes writer argues for radio performance royalty
John Villasenor says it’s high time that there is a level field when it comes to artist/label compensation for audio entertainment outlets
NAB to FCC: Broadcasters provide lifeline during DC storms
NAB President and CEO Gordon Smith sent a letter 7/3 to FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski about local radio stations providing lifeline information during and...
Handpicked tunes: Hometown Columbia launches The Palm
A report is highlighting Kirk Litton’s launch of the new Columbia, SC station (WWNU-FM--The Palm) after the recent purchase of it and WWNQ-FM from...
“Secret Millionaire” tops 8-9 PM
Monday: With The Bachelorette and The Glass House, ABC once again finished as Monday’s 2nd-most-watched network to NBC (Olympic Trials/America’s Got Talent/American Ninja Warrior),...
Applebee’s launches “See You Tomorrow” campaign
“See You Tomorrow” is the chain’s first campaign via new AOR Crispin Porter + Bogusky, and the foundation of a revitalization of the world’s...
MN AM goes from SSA to JSA to acquisition
$500K KYES-AM St. Cloud MN (Rockville MN) from Throw Fire Project (Peter Spaniol) to Gabriel Media (Robert Rolfes). Cash. Combo with KKJM-FM. Gabriel has...
Broadcasters mention GOP senators in general, McCain in particular
A review of news transcripts on a number of electronic news outlets reveal that Republican senators get twice as many mentions as their Democratic...
TV icon Andy Griffith passes
The actor who put fictional Mayberry NC on the imaginary television map has died at age 86. Andy Griffith died where his acting career...
NRG spins Omaha outskirt trio
Dean Sorenson, Richard Chapin and other investors are picking up an AM and two FMs in the Omaha-Council Bluffs area, on condition they do...
NBC wins 4th straight night
With NBC Sports’ coverage of the “U.S. Olympic Team Trials” and “America’s Got Talent” accounting for the top five telecasts on ABC, CBS, NBC...
Univision details lineup for “Univision America”
Univision Radio has unveiled programming for its new AM radio network Univision America, which launches 7/4. The network, comprising stations in nine U.S. markets,...