NBCU to unload stake in A&E Television Networks
Comcast/NBC Universal has moved on an option to sell most of its 15.8% stake in A&E Television Networks, parent company of A&E, Lifetime and...
Radio collector discovers National Archives thefts
David Goldin, an eccentric 69-year-old with an obsession with radio, was trolling eBay one evening in September 2010, looking for old radios and recordings,...
FCC rejects Liberty’s request to control Sirius XM
The FCC dismissed a 3/20 application by Liberty Media for permission to control Sirius XM Radio. The request initially fueled
Employment trends: How will they affect your career and recruiting decisions?
The Financial Manager’s Perspective: “Should I stay or should I go?” The refrain in this hit 80s song from the Clash is regaining relevance...
Car Preferences of Mature TV viewers
We now conclude our six-part series on the favorite vehicle choices of various radio and television audiences with a look at the picks of...
Craig Cornett found dead in Arkansas
The former Clear Channel Country outlet KSD-FM St. Louis host was found dead 5/1 at a home in Jonesboro, Arkansas. Cornett, 46, was found...
Closing the gap on discrepancies
Successful campaign management is essential to generating current and future revenue. In radio and TV, we sell time. Discrepancies are not only lost
Car Preferences of Middle-Aged TV viewers
Here is the fifth installment of our six part series, which breaks down the automobile preferences of various radio and television audiences. Today, we...
Comcast loses dispute with Bloomberg over channel placement
Comcast must now carry Bloomberg business news channel near other news channels on cable systems in the 35 largest U.S. media markets, the FCC...
Mel Gibson testing pay-Per-View model on DirecTV
Mel Gibson is bypassing theaters and releasing his latest movie on pay-TV--pre-DVD release as well. “Get the Gringo,” which stars actor as a career...
Cox Digital Solutions unveils new mobile division
Cox Digital, a CoxReps company, has launched a mobile arm -- CDS Mobile -- which will connect national brands to local audiences among local...
YouTube unveils new channels, partners
The first digital newfront season concludes 5/2, and ahead of its presentation, Google’s YouTube announced details of its newfront ahead of the actual event, dubbed...
Red Robin debuting Red’s Tavern Double Burger via TV
The Red’s Tavern Double is part of the casual dining chain’s fresh new menu. Accompanying are three Tavern Styles -- Cantina Jack Style, Pig...
Cumulus CEO Lew Dickey talks acquisitions and divestitures
With this week’s deal to swap market clusters and cash with Townsquare Media, Cumulus Media is reducing its station count
Attracting OPM (Other People’s Money)
By John R. Brooks and Erwin G. Krasnow, Esq.
There has been a string of encouraging news lately for the beleaguered broadcast business, and not...