Confidence continues to erode
The latest BIGinsight check-up on consumer sentiment reveals that it is still much better than it was a year ago, but at the same...
The Supreme Punts Again in the Fox Case
Because the Supreme Court decided the case on fair notice grounds under the due process clause, it did not address the First Amendment implications...
How the Seller Can Protect its Own Money
By Erwin G. Krasnow and John M. Pelkey
Garvey Schubert Barer
Not all buyers will be able or willing to rely on bank financing to fund...
Apt apps for radio fans
Radio is known for its music, news, sports and weather programming. All of these things are available on smartphones too. Here, based on data...
“Managing Morale”
Most of today’s best radio managers have literally had to manage people by trial and error. There’s no training process for radio management. While...
More on Mexicanal-DirecTV deal
We reported last month that Mexicanal–the fifth Hispanic network after Univision, Telemundo, Telefutura and Azteca America
Community station WQNA to stay on air
Community radio WQNA-FM Springfield, IL will operate for at least another year, reports the State Journal-Register. The executive council of the Capital Area Career...
Facebook to debut real-time bidding for ads
Facebook plans to introduce real-time bidding for advertising on its site, a technology used by Google to more effectively target ads to consumers.
“Facebook Exchange”...
CBS demands “Glass House” internal documents
The battle continues: CBS has filed a discovery request in its latest volley in the legal battle over ABC's upcoming reality show “Glass House.”...
NHMC fires letter off to Bain Capital, Thomas H. Lee Partners
The National Hispanic Media Coalition has sent a letter (6/14) to Clear Channel's two major investors - Bain Capital and Thomas H. Lee Partners...
Is Pandora Radio?
The question that has been on every tongue at any and all gatherings of broadcasters: “Is Pandora radio?” The question I ask myself is...
MundoFox being added in Boston
Besides rounding out the top 25 markets with HIC Broadcast/Belo’s KFWD-DT Dallas, rumors have it that MundoFox has a deal in place for Boston...
The Unselfish News Brand
"Love isn’t something that we have, it’s something that we do.” - Country Crooner Clint Black. Most stations will proudly proclaim they possess a...
How to Protect OPM in a Secure Way
By John M. Pelkey, Garvey Schubert Barer
Over the past two weeks, the Deal Tips column has focused on drafting a business plan that will...
Comcast, TiVo to offer PayPal service
EBay’s PayPal payment service will join with Comcast and TiVo to let viewers buy goods from their TV sets using a remote. Starting as...