PTC takes on Fox’s indecency stance
Fox Broadcasting has argued that the direction of society and technology dictate that the FCC get
Pandora continues to build dashboard presence
According to internet audio leader Pandora, it now has a presence in more than 100 car models, and it
US ad spend was flat in Q1
Total ad spend in Q1 declined 0.1% from a year ago and finished the period at $30.2 billion, according Kantar Media. Local Radio was down 1.0%; National Spot Radio was up 5.7% and Network Radio was down -15.2%. Television turned in mixed performances. Cable TV spend rose 5.2%, aided by an increase in the volume of ad time and by stronger demand from restaurants and auto manufacturers. Spanish Language TV spending increased 13.5%, its seventh consecutive quarter of double digit growth – a strong result although lower than 15% annual growth rate seen in 2012. The Spanish Language segment continues to be driven by gains among national broadcast networks.
Arbitron launches another suit: Renda Broadcasting
Arbitron just filed a copyright infringement lawsuit in Milwaukee, alleging that Saga’s Lakefront
NAB schools T-Mobile on TV markets
A study from Intel that is part of the record in the spectrum auction proceeding made an awesomely
Saga suggests triage approach to indecency enforcement
Weighing in on the FCC’s indecency proceeding, Saga Communications applauded the Commission’s
Cord-cutting increases over-the-air television users
For years, Americans primarily received their television programming directly over the air, but the percentage dwindled as subscriptions to various MVPD platforms skyrocketed. But a new study shows significant migration back to OTA viewership.
CCME/Jacksonville sued for discrimination
Three Clear Channel/Jacksonville salespeople have filed discrimination lawsuits, claiming
NAB calls for restraint, bright lines from FCC on indecency
Children these days have access to multiple content-unrestricted entertainment platforms, says the
Arbitron revises reporting policy for streaming
At the request of the radio advisory council, Arbitron re-evaluated its policies regarding total line
Carson Daly debuting new countdown show
Looks like Ryan Seacrest/AT 40 has some fresh competition—especially on CBS Radio and Cumulus
Dish ends bidding for Sprint
Dish Network said it won’t make a new offer to buy Sprint Nextel in time for a deadline and will instead focus on its...
Wheeler meets with Congress
Whenever we’ve heard a hearing with a nominee to the FCC, the answers are usually short of specifics
790 The Zone hosts fired after skit
Lincoln Financial Media has fired WQXI-AM Atlanta (790 The Zone) sports talkers
Clear Channel: Daschle will dash for political cash
At least one company wants to do something about the fact that television has been getting more












