NAB issues statement on Spectrum Auction R&O
The FCC released its broadcast spectrum incentive auction order 6/2. It’s looking to be a pretty
National Radio Hall of Fame Class of 2014 named
The National Radio Hall of Fame (NRHOF) has announced its seven inductees for 2014. The black-tie
Apple, Beats and digital music
The M&A market is breaking records for the surge in dollar value of announced transactions through May 2014. Among industry sectors
Networks kick off upfront advertising season
The upfront advertising market began 6/4 with Fox, NBC, CBS and CW negotiating and striking deals for
2014 Radio Mercury Awards winners chosen in NYC
Winners for the 2014 Radio Mercury Awards were announced 6/4 at the 23rd annual awards reception
Twitter looking at online music providers
Twitter has considered buying online music services including Spotify and Soundcloud and Spotify in recent
Turner Networks may tap Kevin Reilly
Kevin Reilly, the departing head of entertainment at Fox Broadcasting, is among the executives Time Warner
Cubs leave WGN after 90 years
CBS Radio’s WBBM-A/FM Chicago is going to be the Cubs' new flagship, the team is set to announce. The Cubs have signed a long-term deal to carry the team’s games beginning next season, sources told The Chicago Tribune. Terms were not disclosed, but sources said it also involves promotion with other CBS Radio stations in The Windy City.
Do pay-TV’s misaligned priorities leave little desire for change?
Washington policymakers are currently deciding the future of
Maverick Media sale to Mid-West closes
Maverick Media (Gary Rozynek, CEO) has closed on the sale of WNTA-AM, WXRX-FM, WRTB-FM
DC Circuit Court of Appeals to hear NAB JSA challenge
We just got word that the DC Circuit Court of Appeals has been selected by ping pong ball lottery in the
AT&T 8K: DirecTV synergies will be $1.6 billion by 3 years
While AT&T has yet to submit the deal proposal to the FCC, a recent 8-K filing with the SEC says it
Pandora announces May audience metrics
Listener hours for Pandora during the month of May 2014 were 1.73 billion, an increase of 28% from
Seeking Alpha: SiriusXM growth statistics analyzed
Seeking Alpha’s Crunching Numbers notes that SiriusXM recently held its annual meeting. During that
PwC releases Entertainment & Media Outlook for 2014-2018
As the entertainment & media (E&M) industry continues its digital shift, advertising growth is outpacing














