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
Local advertising and better data: A sensible combination
It comes as no surprise to those of us who transact business in the spot television arena that local audience
DirecTV, TWC, Charter looking at Aereo knockoffs
The three MVPDs, emboldened by Aereo’s nearly nationwide rollout, are considering retransmitting free
Nielsen to incorporate mobile viewing into TV ratings
Something both Nielsen, the networks and media agencies have been working on and championing
Media stocks expected to outperform
It’s been rough going for the media during the past five years, according to stock watchdog EY, but the
Handy partner for Goodman in Chicago
The contract for the acquisition of NextMedia by Dean Goodman’s new Digity LLC radio group is expected to be made public any day now. And we do have details on a related deal – the sale of two suburban Chicago FMs to Matrix Broadcasting LLC.