Saturday, September 28, 2024

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Clear Channel scores Boston FM

Phoenix Media has announced the sale of Alternative WFNX-FM in Boston to radio giant Clear Channel – which is currently operating an underweight two-FM,...
Emmis Communications

Emmis secures its spot on NASDAQ

After successfully keeping the head of its stock above water for the requisite number of days – with above water defined as trading at $1.00...
SBG / Sinclair Broadcast Group

Sinclair, Fox agree to affiliation terms, purchase options

Television group Sinclair has secured rights for 19 owned-or-operated Fox affiliates through the end of 2017, and has the option to
NAB / National Association of Broadcasters

NAB urges FCC to proceed with caution when defining MVPDs

The National Association of Broadcasters says it is fully supportive of competition in the
Rush Limbaugh

Rush Limbaugh now a famous Missourian

Rush was inducted into the Hall of Famous Missourians at the State Capitol in Jefferson City 5/14
LIN Media

Small deal underlies LIN/New Vision group sale

More details are available regarding the acquisition of the New Vision Television group by LIN Media – which includes the right to
Watchdogs

Watchdogs press FCC on LPFM

An organization focusing on the media needs of Hispanics wants to make sure the full potential of LPFM in terms of diversifying control of...
Aereo

Broadcasters file preliminary injunction against Aereo

Aereo, Barry Diller’s service that captures free over-the-air TV broadcasts and streams them
Cumulus

Cumulus has option for Ft. Collins FM foursome

We knew that Cumulus and Townsquare have a complex station sale/swap in the works involving
David Field

Format flips dent Entercom Q1 results

The radio stations in the portfolio of Entercom turned in less revenue in Q1 2012 than during the comparable period of 2011, but they...
Sirius XM

Liberty Media looking to raise Sirius XM stake to 45%

On John Malone‘s Liberty Media Q1 call, the company said it plans to boost its Sirius XM holdings
DirecTV

Mexicanal asking affiliates to drop cable distribution

Sources within the industry tell us Mexicanal--the fifth Hispanic network after Univision, Telemundo
HD Radio

HD Radio is top emerging tech for new car buyers

J.D. Power and Associates’ new Emerging Technologies Study says HD Radio Technology is ranked the #1 most likely emerging technology
Sirius XM

FCC rejects Liberty’s request to control Sirius XM

The FCC dismissed a 3/20 application by Liberty Media for permission to control Sirius XM Radio. The request initially fueled
Clear Channel

Clear Channel parent reports an up quarter

CC Media Holdings reported that Q1 revenues increased 3% to $1.36 billion. The biggest gain was by