Political Advertising

TV owns political in 2014, radio in the game

A report from STRATA says that programmatic buying has a firm grip on political placements.
Nexstar Broadcasting Group

Nexstar doubles down on Des Moines

The rapid growth strategy of Nexstar Broadcasting continues unabated.
Next Radio

FM on cell Sprints forward

NextRadio got an assist from Sprint that led to the comment “NextRadio’s very good day.”
Bob McCurdy

McCurdy to Borrell: Let’s not bury radio just yet

Predictions of radio’s diminished future may be premature, says radio veteran Bob McCurdy.
Towers

Jersey television station booted off virtual Channel 3.10

Some may wonder how a licensee can be booted off a virtual anything.
Nexstar Broadcasting Group

Nexstar comments on Grant grant

The FCC dealt with six of seven stations being sold by Grant Company to Nexstar, and Nexstar’s Perry Sook has commented on what’s happening with the seventh.
Entercom

Entercom grows revenue, shrinks margin

The stack of Q3 dollar bills pulled in by radio group Entercom was bigger YOY.

A look into Gordon Borrell’s alarming crystal ball

If you think things are looking good for traditional media, you are not on the same page as Gordon Borrell.
Deadline

Consumers will be shopping right up to deadline

etailers that they need to be ready and efficient right up to the very end of the holiday shopping season.
Nexstar Broadcasting Group

Nexstar finally gets the nod to acquire Grant stations

Ever-growing television group Nexstar announced its intention to pick up stations from the Grant Company almost a year ago.
Democrat and Republican

Radio online political posting under consideration

This is likely to come one way or another, sooner or later.
FTC / Federal Trade Commission

FTC spanking Gerber for false advertising

The FTC has two problems with the campaign for Gerber Start Gentle baby formula.
Shopping / Christmas / Holiday

Deloitte sees very happy holidays ahead

Spending on holiday gifts is expected to exceed most of the predications we’ve seen so far.
Pandora

Why the market flipped out on Pandora

A 5.2% increase in YOY subscriptions at internet audio leader Pandora resulted in a 15% stock

Journal journeys to Q3 profits

Traditional media triple player Journal Communications enjoyed positive results from both its television and radio properties.