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)...
Time Warner Cable adds Azteca America in NYC
Azteca America announced that its NYC affiliate, WNYN-LD has been added in digital format to Time Warner Cable on channel 192 on the company's...
XBox Live signs first NUads advertisers
Microsoft announced the official rollout of NUads on Xbox LIVE, making the new interactive TV ad format available for sale to all advertisers. Toyota,...
Stocks rise on positive economic data
Despite a lackluster unemployment claims report, stocks jumped Thursday as economic data fed into investors’ hopes of further moves next week by the Fed...
DG debuts “Country Gold with Randy Owen”
Dial Global says the new program is a four-hour, music-intensive show hosted by the front man and lead vocalist for the iconic band Alabama. ...
NBC: “Off Their Rockers,” “Up All Night” up week to week
Wednesday Results: At 8 p.m. ET, an encore telecast of “Betty White's Off Their Rockers” (1.2/4 in 18-49, 4.5 million viewers overall) finished #2...
To Trust or Not To Trust, Emily Maynard Asks The Question in London
I love a good Bachelorette villain. The kind that makes us drop our mouths after horrible words come flying out with absolutely no filter...