Some radio investors get ready to sell stock
One of radio’s largest public companies has registered shares for some private equity investors. That will permit them to take some cash off the...
Broadcast M&A likely to pick up in 2012
After several years of drought, there have been a handful of big deals in recent months, first in radio
“You like me, you really like me,” not so much!
Broadcasting is still acting like the narcissistic jerk on a date who only talks about himself and never listens
Ranking cars for buyers who seek comfort
Oh, and did we mention that these customers are also budget conscious? The folks at Kelley Blue Book’s www.kbb.com have ranked the 10 most...
More evidence of coordinated attacks against Rush’s advertisers
This time there's proof that local Rush Limbaugh advertisers are being targeted. We have the entire
Man shoves reporter in Charlotte; screams expletives (video)
A Charlotte man was briefly behind bars after shoving a Raycom Media WMBF-TV (NBC) News reporter
Details on Hulu’s first newfront
Hulu's newfront presentation held 4/19 highlighted its advertising features and analytics, lineup of existing programming, and new exclusive and original content. "Smash" star Megan...
WDJQ loses injunction to silence ex-talent
D.A. Peterson, Inc.’s CHR/Classic Hits WDJQ-FM Alliance-Canton-Youngstown, OH was denied an injunction by Judge Charles E. Brown of Stark County, OH Common Pleas Court...
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Arbitron looks at PPM device vs. smartphones (audio)
Since the early days of the Portable People Meter (PPM) broadcasters and Wall Street analysts have been asking whether Arbitron will switch from using...
Internet ad revenues reach $31 billion last year
The IAB Internet Advertising Revenue Report for FY 2011 shows revenues hit a landmark high of $31 billion—a 22% increase over 2010’s full-year number....
“Daily Deals” are indeed not dead
You may have heard that “daily deals” are dead. Don’t you believe it. In reality, now is the perfect time for radio stations to...
Five tips for improving the effectiveness of collections letters
1. Change the outer envelope.
Nick Verbitsky remembers Dick Clark (audio)
Like many of us, Nick Verbitsky grew up watching Dick Clark on television. But years later Verbitsky became Clark’s business partner in a radio...
Media General working on trimming portfolio (audio)
As Media General reported its Q1 financial results, company officials said there has been quite a bit of interest from potential buyers of some...