‘Life Cycle Events’ Driving Media Broker Biz

It’s been a slow year for brokerage Media Services. Its director tells RBR + TVBR  how this can change.
Donald Trump

Trump Is Trumped By All On TV Ad Spending

GOP White House hopeful Donald Trump has spent exactly zero dollars on TV advertising, according to eMarketer.
FOX News

Fox News Names Abernethy, Shine As Co-Presidents

The news operaton selected two insiders to assume the role previously held by disgraced former Chairman/CEO Roger Ailes.

All In The Family: Hoosier Duo Goes To New Angotti Entity

Artistic Media Partners has agreed to sell two FMs to a new company led by its day-to-day leader, Arthur Angotti III.

Blue Sky Gets Clear Path For Okla. FMs

Blue Sky Media, a newly formed media company based in Alva, Okla., is on its way to building a cluster of AMs and FMs thanks to two concurrent deals.
Erwin Krasnow / Ed Kopf

Partnering on the Purchase of a Broadcast Station, Part 2

If you are planning to acquire a broadcast station, is your prospective partner a good choice? Our expert columnists have an answer.

Meredith Makes Harty Choice, Declares Dividend

The company’s board elected Tom Harty President/COO and approved a 50 cent quarterly dividend.

Analyst: ‘TV Stations Are All Over The Map’

Analyst Marci Ryvicker says, among other things, that the core advertising at TV stations-in addition to automotive dollars-are
FCC

NAB, Senate Leaders React To FCC Non-Action

The NAB vehemently criticized the NAB’s refusal to change its cross-ownership rules

Media Brokers Express Disgust Over FCC Inaction

The FCC’s failure to change its 41-year-old media cross-ownership rules doesn’t sit well with the media brokers who spoke with RBR+TVBR

Dual Radio Reception Set For Two Ford Vehicles

The 2017 Ford Fusion and Ford Escape now boast Sony HD Radio dual reception systems, a boost
BIA Kelsey

BIA/Kelsey: Quarterly Radio Revenue Reports Set

It’s filling the void created by the RAB, which is no longer distributing quarterly looks at radio

Monte Spearman Adds In Arkansas

Spearman’s High Plains Radio grows to 20 properties with this AM-FM pair, which reaches

Seven Questions Smart Sales Managers Ask

When you observe a sales rep selling in the field or on the phone, what do you look for to improve their performance?

Entercom’s ‘Smart’ Approach To Growing Digital ROI

Yesterday RBR + TVBR subscribers learned how to create an effective digital campaign. Now read about what Entercom is doing to build