Travelers to hit the road for Independence Day
America’s birthday falls mid-week this year, and along with decreasing gasoline prices, it is spurring many to take a few days off to hit...
Survey says political ads are a turn-off
According to a new survey, 88% of Americans disapprove of negative political advertising, and about a third will change the channel rather than watch...
Wisconsin CP faces NIMBY challenge
Midwest Communications is looking to build a new FM on the shores of Lake Michigan south of Green Bay – but a local town...
ABC tops the week with NBA Finals
Overall: With coverage of the 2012 NBA Finals and Nik Wallenda’s Highwire Walk Over Niagara Falls during the week, ABC scored a dominant first-place...
Fox tops with entertainment programming
During a week dominated by NBA Finals and other sports programming, FOX ranked No. 1 with entertainment shows among Adults 18-49 thanks to winning...
The Auto Channel launches TACH-TV
The Auto Channel, in conjunction with WHDT World Television Service, has launched a new broadcast television network: TACH-TV. TACH-TV features television and video programming...
U.S. adspend to grow to 3.6% in 2012
Given the current economic conditions and expected ad market, ZenithOptimedia is projecting a 3.6% increase in ad spending for 2012. As we move further...
Ralph Barbieri sues Cumulus
San Francisco sports talker Ralph Barbieri is suing Cumulus Media’s KNBR for $10 million for wrongful termination. Filed Monday in San Francisco County Superior...
Michael deals two CO CPs
$5K KOOW-FM CP Crook CO from Cedar Cove Broadcasating Inc. (Victor A. Michael Jr.) to 3G Learning Solutions (Kaylynn Duvall). $2K deposit, balance in...
High hurdles may hamper billboard buyout
Reports are out that Clear Channel Outdoor may be interested in CBS Outdoor – but it could be a tough
Republicans playing catch-up in House battlegrounds
The Washington-based congressional political committees have been reserving air time well in advance of the fall election season in anticipation of ad-flooded airwaves, and...
Curtis bulks up in Coastal Carolina
License companies owned by Donald W. Curtis already have four radio stations in Greenville-New Bern-Jacksonville, and four more in the immediate area. Now he’s...
Marketron, RAB launch strategic partnership
Marketron, provider of business software solutions and services for the media industry and the RAB have integrated RAB Account Manager with the Marketron Mediascape...
Arsenio Hall returning to late night TV
Tribune will be the lead group providing a late night home for once and future host Arsenio Hall
Dow down on Europe woes
Stocks ended mixed on Monday after a day of choppy trading, following the election in Greece which did score a win for the pro-bailout...