Stakeholders: Eschew auction restrictions or loss cash
Two organizations, The Expanding Opportunities for Broadcasters Coalition and the Consumer
SBS launching “Aire Radio Networks”
The former major league pitcher for the Minnesota Twins takes another swing: Jack Hobbs, Executive Vice
Yellowstone goes to Gray
Gray Television group has a deal to expand into three small western DMAs, acquiring three full power signals and one low power.
Clyburn takes on TV sports blackouts
The FCC has been telling interested legislators that it was close to issuing a recommendation on
Top 2014 auto models named
If you are a broadcast salesperson looking for something to take out into the field, your wish is our command. Consumers Digest has assessed the new crop of automobiles for 2014 and has released its Best Buy list, which includes dozens of pitch-worthy models.
Turner, Starcom strike brand integration deal
The deal will feature brand integrations for Starcom USA (Publicis Groupe) clients within
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.