Gordon Smith

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

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
Chicago Cubs

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
NAB / National Association of Broadcasters

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

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