NJ Broadcasters oppose changes in ad tax deductibility
New Jersey Broadcasters Association President Paul Rotella has signaled the NJBA’s strong
Battlegrounds: Dems aim at GOP governors
Emboldened by retaking the Governor’s Mansion in Virginia via the victory
Analyst sees only positives in Nexstar/Grant deal
The $87.5M deal under which Nexstar proposes to acquire seven Grant Company television stations
State broadcasters protest Camp ad deduction proposal
50 state broadcast organizations have written to House leaders urging them to refrain from any changes in
Senators double down on ending sports blackouts
Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and John McCain (R-AZ) say the FCC’s willingness to take aim at
Report: Rockefeller bill will enable Aereo
There were information gaps in announcement from Sen. Jay Rockefeller (D-WV) concerning
Rockefeller goes to bat for online video
The video distribution business has three mature platforms – broadcast, cable and satellite
Tribune cut 240 jobs in Q3
Tribune says it cut 240 jobs in Q3 as revenues continued to decline, according to a filing on 11/11. Tribune CEO Peter Liguori said in a statement that the results “did not meet our expectations,” despite the company’s strategic moves.
NextRadio adds devices, listeners
The FM on cellphone initiative continues to pick up steam, according to TagStation, and it was given a big shot in the arm by the addition of three new consumer mobile devices that are part of the program. Meanwhile, the number of stations that have been accessed is approaching 5K.
Nielsen launches Nielsen Buyer Insights: Precision Marketing
It’s a new digital measurement service that enables the activation and measurement of online
Radio maintains share of local ad revenues
So says a new report from BIA/Kelsey, “Local Radio Stations Profiles and Trends for 2014
KNBR’s Damon Bruce suspended or fired
Bruce, who co-hosts the 49ers pre-game radio show on Cumulus’ KNBR-AM San Francisco, has
NRF likes latest jobs report
October employment statistics bode well for the economy in general, said the National Retail Federation, and on top of that, were very positive for its own retail sector. It sees strong holiday and general economic implications.
Two negative results equal one positive for Tribune
Q3 revenues were down for the reorganized Tribune Company, but so were expenses
Lady Gaga trumpets the value of radio
If proof is needed that radio is one of the most valuable tools available when it comes to promoting