Tuesday, May 12, 2026

Aereo

Aereo sets launch for Atlanta

Their broadcast TV streaming and DVR platform will launch in Atlanta on 6/17. Subscribers, like in NYC and Boston, will be able to access free OTA channels with a cloud-based DVR via supported mobile devices. Beginning 6/17, consumers who have pre-registered with Aereo will receive a special invitation to join and be one of the first to experience Aereo's technology. After 6/24, Aereo will make membership available to all eligible consumers across the Atlanta DMA, which includes more than 5.3 million consumers in 55 counties across Georgia, Alabama and North Carolina.
FCC

New leniency for student-run station violations

According to the FCC, there are less than 500 non-commercial student-run stations in the US, and by their very nature they are (1) prone...
NBC

NBC orders 16 new shows

NBC has announced a new lineup of primetime shows for the 2013-14 season. The new comedy additions are “Welcome to the Family,”
Clear Channel

Clear Channel buys breathing room

A plan to reduce the amount of debt that will mature in 2016 will cost Clear Channel increased interest on the portion of that debt kicked down the road – and will also increase its annual interest expense. Moody’s took a look.
Dollar Sign

NABOB going after federal ad dollars

The National Association of Black Owned Broadcasters knows how much government agencies are spending on advertising, and it
Survey / Poll

Cable organizations object to McCain bill

Both the National Cable and Telecommunications Association and the American Cable Association do not believe
Tom Wheeler

New York Times questions Obama’s FCC pick

A pledge was made in 2007 by then-candidate Barack Obama to keep lobbyists away
Clear Channel

Clear Channel unveils “State of Listening” report

The national research from CCME on the popularity of radio across multiple platforms spells out the medium’s continued, widespread
American Idol

American Idol judges not being renewed?

American IdolAfter a ratings plummet this season, none of the four judges on the singing competition will be asked to return next season, an individual with knowledge of Fox's plans told The Wrap: “The network has resolved to stop paying the huge salaries it has been shoveling out for its big name talent, i.e. Carey's reported $18 million package, Minaj's $12 million salary and former judge Jennifer Lopez's $15 million.”
John McCain

McCain introduces his video bill

The promise by Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) to deliver a bill establishing a la carte, setting penalties for broadcasters who move
John Rockefeller

Look at the future of vehicles on tap in Senate

Sen. Jay Rockefeller (D-VA) has put a hearing on the Commerce Committee schedule involving innovations and developments
LIN Media

LIN TV scores stellar Q1, via New Vision

LIN TV’s Q1 revenues increased 37% to $141 million, compared to $103.2 million in Q1 2012. Local revenues, which include net local

Radio One Q1 down on event timing

Radio One’s Q1 net revenue came in at $99.1 million, down 3.7% from Q1 2012, due to a timing difference of two annual special...
News Corporation

News Corp. grows despite advertising challenges

The collection of more money in fees helped News Corporation grow both its cable and television segments
Nexstar Broadcasting Group

Nexstar’s increasing mass shows in results

Rapidly growing television group Nexstar took its net revenue from $83.6M in Q1 2012 all the way to the triple-digit million threshold and