Ludwig issued patent to build national radio network
Ludwig Enterprises was awarded patent 8,166,190, which uses DTV multicast spectrum channels breaking one channel into 50 high quality audio channels.
The technology aims to...
The small station exception to the FCC EEO program rules
I recently presented an EEO Webinar to a group of broadcasters. We covered the usual topics that comprise the three-prong approach to the FCC’s...
Limbaugh took a ratings hit last month
Rush took a significant ratings hit in some key markets for April in the wake of the Sandra Fluke controversy. Ratings fell 27% in...
Judge dismisses Aereo unfair competition claim
TV broadcasters have lost a round in the legal dispute with Barry Diller's Aereo service, which began
Apple TV could double US spend on Apple products
If and when Apple were to launch its much-anticipated Apple TV set, it could cause total average annual U.S. household spend on Apple products...
Gridlocked: Advice for those in the Traffic Department
Is it possible to fly the pigeonholing coop? Yes...Spend some time observing and recognizing the boundaries that already surround you and the
How to increase ratings
Here’s a short piece on increasing ratings. Whether you're in a PPM market or diary, it makes no difference. This article spells it out...
NHMC delivers petition to CC Media board: Fire John and Ken
On the eve of Clear Channel's shareholder meeting in San Antonio, the National Hispanic Media Coalition (NHMC) delivered over 16,000 signatures to the company’s...
Moonves latest to bash Auto Hop
CBS CEO Leslie Moonves said he believes Dish's new Auto Hop feature, which allows viewers to skip spots when they watch DVR’ed shows, is...
Pandora CEO aims at taking more radio revenue
At the J.P. Morgan Global Technology, Media and Telecom Conference in Boston, Pandora CEO Joe Kennedy spoke again this week about their strategy to...
Battle for the Senate 2012, Spring edition
Here’s a look at Senate races as of May 2012. Control of the legislative body hangs in the balance, and there are plenty of...
CBS orders seven for 2012-13 season
Ahead of its 5/16 upfront, CBS ordered seven new offerings, including a reality show, two comedies and four dramas. The two comedies both feature...
FOX unveils primetime slate for 2012-2013 season (audio)
Peter Rice, Chairman, Entertainment, Fox Networks Group; and Kevin Reilly, President, Entertainment, Fox Broadcasting Company, today unveiled the FOX primetime schedule for the 2012-2013...
Broadcasters file preliminary injunction against Aereo
Aereo, Barry Diller’s service that captures free over-the-air TV broadcasts and streams them
Stern responds to PTC campaign
Howard Stern spoke to the media about his new role as a judge on "America's Got Talent" at the Friars Club on 5/10 in...