How to attach cash to an LPFM deal
It is against FCC rules to traffic in licenses for low power FM stations. But there is still a way for cash to change...
Digital to lead entertainment/media revenue growth
PwC measures global spending in the entertainment/media universe in the trillions of dollars, and is expecting significant growth in the sector over the next...
FCC allows sun to set on viewability rule
Three years after the DTV transition, the FCC is going to let the rule requiring cable systems to assure reception of broadcast stations to...
Milners have straight As in Kankakee area
Another cog is being added to a small regional radio group serving the area in and around Kankakee IL to the south of Chicago....
Glenn Beck signs new $100 million contract with Premiere
Premiere Networks and Mercury Radio Arts, Glenn Beck's multi-media production company, are renewing/extending their agreements to syndicate The Glenn Beck Program for a reported...
How TV networks can drive viewership via effective marketing
Howard Shimmel, Nielsen EVP/Client Insights and Justin Rosen, Senior Manager, Media, write that according to new research from Nielsen, promotion does drive viewership—and Nielsen...
Buckley Radio is newest Mediascape Customer
Buckley plans to deploy Marketron’s Mediascape platform across its 18 stations to increase efficiency and simplify organizational processes. This integration will start with Buckley's...
Dow off 142 points
Stocks on Monday declined to session lows as Wall Street entered the final 30 minutes of trade, with Europe's aid plan for Spanish banks...
Family Guy tops the list with 18-49
FOX’s encore FAMILY GUY was the highest rated program of the night in Adults 18-49, Adults 18-34 and Teens. FOX ranked #1 among Adults...
CNN to buy Mashable.com
Over the past few days, Mashable executives have been busily preparing for an acquisition by CNN, according to Business Insider. One source tells the...
Network online ratings earn DC applause
The announcement by broadcast television networks that they would extend program ratings to online streaming venues earned plaudits from one of the veterans of...
The strange case of SLC’s KZNS-FM
RBR-TVBR reported that Larry H. Miller is buying KZNS AM-FM to go along with his Salt Lake City television station. We didn’t mention the...
Clear Channel realigns ops management
Clear Channel Media and Entertainment announced Susan Karis, Western Region EVP, has left the company. Tom Schurr as its new President of Operations for...
Watchdog mobilizing to keep TV political posting alive
Free Press was thrilled when the FCC moved to have television licensees post political advertising information online. It is less than thrilled as broadcasters...
Current TV picks up Joy Behar
She’ll keep “The View” gig: Al Gore’s Current TV announced plans to launch “The Joy Behar Show” (working title) this September, along with information...