CMG connects with TagStation

Joining the industry-wide effort to provide a compelling over-the-air radio listening experience on the smartphone, Cox Media Group
DirecTV

AT&T buying DIRECTV for $48.5 billion

The rumors were flying since 5/13: AT&T will acquire DIRECTV in a stock-and-cash transaction for
Warren Buffet

Warren Buffett eyeing Liberty Global

Warren Buffett's investing lieutenants, Ted Weschler and Todd Combs, appear increasingly enthusiastic

KEIB-AM down to 39th in LA ratings

According to recently released ratings from Nielsen Audio, Limbaugh’s California flagship station, KEIB

Tulsa internet radio station plans to expand to other cities

Media Encounters LLC is developing plans for duplicating downtown Tulsa’s Radio IDL Internet radio

KGO-AM heading back to News-Talk?

The ratings decline at Cumulus’ all-news KGO-AM San Francisco has been well documented, as the

SBS launches Mega 96.3FM in LA

Mega 96.3FM (KXOL-FM) targets Los Angeles' Hispanic young adults in the highly 18-49 demo with a blend of
21st Century Fox

Fox, Apollo Global talking on TV JV

The combination of 21st Century Fox and Apollo Global would create a global TV production
Paul Rotella

NJBA CEO appeals to senators on “Songwriters Equity Act”

Two Congressmen introduced legislation 2/25 which looks to make sure that the Copyright Royalty

What net neutrality means to streaming companies

At the FCC’s net neutrality-open internet rules and open meeting/vote 5/15, the Commissioners
Westwood One

WestwoodOne consolidating formats; some layoffs

There was a long meeting 5/16 in Dallas with WestwoodOne detailing a plan to employees how the former

“Music X Project” new music video platform launching

Public radio stations are often the first stop for Indie artists and cutting-edge performers. Given that fact

PwC: Mega media mergers abound in 2014

A series of big-ticket, high-profile deals have been announced this year that could dramatically alter the American media landscape. In Q1
RAB / Radio Advertising Bureau

Q1 flat for radio

Q1 showed the 5th consecutive quarter of flat revenue, says the RAB. Spot revenue was down 2%, Network revenue was down 8%. Digital revenue, still a small percentage of radio's overall revenue, was up 16%.
SBS / Spanish Broadcasting System

SBS Q1 down 16%

SBS had a tough Q1, with net revenues of $32.8 million compared to $39.1 million for Q1 2013--a decrease of $6.3 million or 16%. SBS’s radio segment revenues decreased $3.5 million or 11%, due to a decrease in special events revenue, which was offset by increases in local and network sales. The special events revenue decrease occurred throughout most of its markets, with the exception of San Francisco market.