Katz Boosts Brewer To Perk Up Its Ops
This individual first joined Katz in May 1996 as VP/Information Technology Services, and has since held leadership roles such as VP/Client Services and SVP/Chief Information Officer. He's now been given a promotion that sees him lead the company’s programmatic, data and technology initiatives
Deadline Arrives For ‘Rising Through The Ranks’ Applications
Wednesday is the final day individuals may submit 2018 applications for something radio industry veteran Denyse Mesnik calls "a hallmark event for Mentoring and Inspiring Women." Here's all you need to get your application in before it's too late.
Voice-Powered Advertising: Radio’s Next ROI Win?
The presence of "pre-roll" on an audio stream is kids' stuff in the grand scheme of online radio's ad enrichment activities. But, what if a consumer's audio command could instantly provide more information on an offer, or a brand? That's exactly what is now available to broadcast media that wish to monetize their digital platform in a bold new way, thanks to one company that believes it has a big new ROI tool. We take a peek for you.
RBR+TVBR’s Daily Headlines E-Mail Will Return Tuesday
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Pai Panned By Dem Detractors For Lack Of Candor
While FCC Chairman Ajit Pai certainly has his fans, every Democratic Member of the House E&C Committee — which has Commission oversight — has taken him to task for his lack of candor and his "repeated evasive responses" to their queries. Their latest complaints came in a letter sent to Pai on Tuesday.
Here’s A Deal That’s Totally Blazin’
In Colorado is a radio station with a booming Class D signal that stretches to the New Mexico border in the south all the way to the Wyoming border in the north. It also boasts a valuable FM translator that puts a signal right over its primary market. Locals need not ask if the "Blazin'" programming currently heard will be torched by the new owner.
Quincy Also Seeks A Duopoly In Indiana
An Upper Midwest market is not the only place where Quincy Media seeks to create a duopoly, thanks to the FCC's loosening of the ownership caps for TV station owners. The Illinois-based company has also asked the Commission for its OK to take over a station from SagamoreHill in the Hoosier State.
CBS Shares Slide As Redstone Wins First Court Fight
CBS Corp. shares tumbled right at 11:30am Eastern on Thursday, as investors reacted strongly to the decision by Delaware Court of Chancery Judge Andre Bouchard to deny a request for a temporary restraining order against National Amusements Inc.
Redstone Dismisses CBS Special Dividend Threat
CBS Corp. this week filed a lawsuit alleging breaches of fiduciary duty by National Amusements Inc. — the Shari Redstone-controlled entity that controls CBS and Viacom and wants the companies to recombine. To thwart such an effort, a vote on a special dividend severely diluting Redstone's voting power has been set by CBS. Redstone's group responded today.
A ‘Difficult Quarter’ For Entravision, Softened By Digital
Entravision Communications reported its Q1 2018 financial results after Tuesday's Closing Bell, and Chairman/CEO Walter Ulloa remarked during his company's quarterly earnings call that the results were in line in expectations. That's largely thanks, once again, to its fast-growing digital division.
Vegas’ Stats, Chicago’s Score
The "first network dedicated to sports gambling information" has just announced its first terrestrial radio partnership. It's with a Class A AM radio station easily heard in seven states owned by a company with a big thirst for sports: Entercom.
Snap, Crackle, Pop: Bubble Bursts For Social Media Star
Worried about your company's Q1 performance against tough comps? You ain't got nothin' to fear compared to what this digital darling reported on Tuesday. Brian Wieser of Pivotal Research Group took a peek at Snap Inc.'s first quarter results. It's not pretty.
Nomination Window Opens For Marconis
The NAB is now accepting officially submitted suggestions for the 2018 NAB Marconi Radio Awards. If you'd like to nominate a station or on-air personality in recognition of their overall excellence and performance in radio, your time is limited.
Hyland Charmed With iHeart Market President Promotion
The man who has served as SVP/Sales for iHeartMedia's Washington, D.C. stations is heading up I-95 to take the company's top job in Charm City. Effective immediately, a 19-year media veteran who began his career with Clear Channel in New York's Capitaland region is now Market President of iHeartMedia's Baltimore station group.
Could Fed Regulation Of Facebook Have Unintended Consequences?
American Enterprise Institute columnist and blogger James Pethokoukis believes that, like many Capitol Hill observers, "writing a bill is a whole lot easier than building enough consensus to pass one, especially in a contentious Congress in a midterm election year." That said, what should the Federal government do to regulate Facebook? Here are his thoughts, which could result in action that has unintended consequences on your ad revenue.