Viacom Media Networks adds video
Viacom Media Networks (a division of Viacom) and Dial Global announced a major upgrade to their radio prep services with the addition of exclusive...
Another report of confidence slippage
The Conference Board is the latest to weigh in on consumer confidence, and is also the latest to note a downward trend. It’s basic...
Envision debuts “Hangar 19”
Hangar 19 is a three-hour classic metal show that showcases the metal scene from the ‘80s and early ‘90s. The name Hangar 19 references...
Another bidder on the FCC’s default hook
Talkline Communications was the winning bidder for a CP-to-be in Narrowsburg NY early in 2006 – but it never came forward with the necessary...
Ann Curry staying at NBC News; Guthrie offered “Today” post
Ann Curry is not leaving NBC News, sources told The Hollywood Reporter, contradicting reports that she’s negotiating an exit agreement. NBC execs are close...
FM deals in Arkansas, Alabama
$162.5K KTRN-FM White Hall AR from Bayou Broadcasting Inc. (Kelly Ramsey) to William B. Wachter. $15K escrow, balance in cash at closing.
$10 WHSL-FM...
Marketing 101, Congress style
What do you do when you are running for Congress, and congressional public approval levels are at record lows? Apparently, you keep your return...
Debate engaged over DISH’s AutoHop
Is AutoHop an improvement of existing technology for the convenience of television viewers, or is it an assault on broadcast
TV, MVPD execs spar over retransmission
DISH Network’s Charlie Ergen complained on Capitol Hill about the dual income stream broadcasters are seeking via retransmission
Christian noncoms transfer Tennessee FM
Joy Christian Communications has a four-station radio portfolio. It was going down to three because of a recently-announced sale, but a newly-filed transaction will...
Sirius XM coming to Google TV
Sirius XM will make all of its programming available on Google TV, including Howard Stern's shows and live sports through a new app that...
Cumulus Not sure why the Bills filed this suit
The NFL franchise is seeking to collect at least $1 million in fees it says the radio group owes for
Obama debuts new TV ad in battleground states
President Barack Obama's re-election campaign announced new television ads in three key swing states 6/26, each targeting Mitt Romney. The 30-second spots, set to...
Stocks close with modest advance
Stocks rose a bit Tuesday after a better-than-expected report on the housing market lifted consumer discretionary and energy companies. After rising as much as...
Cleveland getting new rocker in WLFM-LP
Tom Wilson, who with his partners sold two of the city's full-market stations, WDOK-FM and WRMR-AM in a four-station package deal (1999) for more...