Coalition calls for electronic SCOTUS coverage
With high interest in the release of the Supreme Court’s decision in its review of the Affordable Care Act, a who’s who of journalism,...
Civility besieged in political world
And that includes the media – a new survey from Poynter found that 62% believe the media in general is lacking in civility. On...
Louisville TV sold
The CW affiliate serving the Louisville KY DMA – WBKI-TV Campbellsville KY – is going to be the lone television station on the portfolio...
Kicking the tires at Dick Clark Productions
According to reports, at least 40 bidders have expressed an interest in acquiring the production house that bears the name of the late Dick...
FCC issues compounded file fine
A Texas AM station was fined for a variety of infractions, including the old reliable failure to have issues/programs lists in its public file....
Watchdog claims success of radio campaign
ColorOfChange.org used a radio flight to try to get Johnson & Johnson to cease contributions to American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC). J&J did withdraw...
Fox’s low-caliber Idaho reload
The decision of one television group (and two licensees) to abandon Fox affiliations in two Idaho markets created opportunities for two other
“Saving Hope,” “Rock Center” gain week to week
Thursday Results: At 8 p.m. ET, an encore telecast of “America’s Got Talent” averaged a 1.5/5 in 18-49 and 5.9 million viewers overall. “Talent”...
Twitter airs first TV spot (video)
The company aired its first ever television commercial during the Pocono 400 NASCAR race on 6/10. The ad, which encouraged NASCAR fans to "see...
Clear Channel benefits as Boston alternative bows out
$14.5M WFNX-FM Boston MA (Lynn MA) from MCC Broadcasting Company Inc. (Stephen M. Mindich), a subsidiary of Phoenix Media Communications Group to AMFM Radio...
Noncom creates combo in Des Moines market
A clear sign that this deal involves a pair of non-profit entities is a contract provision stating that the right to collect “donations receivable”...
Mayors bestow bragging rights on livable cities
The Conference of Mayors has named a number of municipalities that are commendable on the basis of livability – and unlike a poll or...
Walden looking into the future of TV
The House Communications Subcommittee recently held a hearing to delve into the future of audio – and now it has a companion hearing teed...
Anatomy of a Wyoming FM swap
A pair of radio companies operating in the Cheyenne WY area have filed for a straight swap of FM stations. Here’s how it will...
Univision Radio debuts new lineup at Radio Mambi
Univision Radio announced that Radio Mambi WAQI-AM Miami is expanding its programming lineup. Oscar Haza will join from sister station in that market (WQBA-AM)...