CBS, Nielsen launching cross-media measurement trial
More good news coming from the Nielsen-Arbitron merger: They jointly announced CBS’s participation in
Retail picked up steam in September
Although government stats said otherwise, the different computational methods of the
RBR-TVBR News Analysis: Music blog and the meaning of value
A post on the website of recording industry organization musicFIRST notes that it is demeaning to be
Comcast adding 35 live TV networks for mobile
Comcast will soon be upgrading its mobile viewing app, “Xfinity TV Go,” to allow subscribers to watch live
Jim Owens Entertainment ends licensing deal with Luken
Jim Owens Entertainment announced it has taken legal action to end its license agreement with
Wheeler era begins at the FCC
The last hurdle to getting the FCC’s 8th Floor has been removed for Tom Wheeler and Michael O’Rielly, and now all that’s left is the swearing in after a hold on Wheeler’s confirmation has been removed by Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX). Both were confirmed by unanimous vote
Comcast/NBCU results pale before Olympian comps
Most media companies faced difficult comps during an odd-numbered year on loss of political
KOA Denver host drops “F” bomb on air
Morning host Steffan Tubbs made a comment 10/29 during a spot break about television celebrity
Tribune financial moves rated
Television and newspaper company Tribune has a dual purpose for a proposed $3.8B loan and smaller revolver – it wants to finance a buy and a refi. Moody’s Investors Service sees much to like in Tribune’s moves and no basis for an overall status change.
Cumulus riding along with radio renaissance
Income was up for radio’s #2 giant Cumulus, but so were expenses, and like most radio companies,
Cable protests Sinclair/Allbritton deal
The American Cable Association says if Sinclair buys Allbritton television stations, it will have too
NextRadio metrics grow
More importantly, though, the folks behind NextRadio say they need stronger participation from broadcasters if the business is really going to maximize the potential of radio on mobile. Also, social media is playing a major role in shaping the messaging to consumers.
Randy Freer named Fox Networks Group President/COO
The Co-President and COO, FOX Sports Media Group has been elevated to the new position, it was
Deloitte sees cause for holiday cheer
The researchers at Deloitte are seeing an uptick in general consumer confidence, and their
Price is in for Digity/NextMedia deal
We’ve known for some time about the deal sending the assets of the NextMedia radio group to Dean