Carat: TV Dollars To See Slow Global Growth
Better-than-expected growth in U.S. advertising market has led Dentsu Aegis Network unit Carat to bump its 2016 ad growth estimate to 5%.
FCC Says Farewell To UHF Discount
The FCC has abolishing its 30-year-old UHF discount, which gives TV station owners greater leeway in complying with the national audience reach cap.
CBS Gets A ‘Buy’ In New Analyst Coverage
Drexel Hamilton’s Tony Wible also set his target price on CBS shares at $65.
Christian Radio Player WAY Media Synchs With StreamGuys
StreamGuys technology will help WAY Media’s 17 O&Os manage local and national ad insertions, including pre-roll.
TVU Readies Services For Election Season
Broadcasters set to cover the presidential debates and Election Day events have a wireless uplink provider to consider.
Emmis Privatization Could Bring $10M More Debt
According to Moody’s Investor Service, Emmis must also lower its leverage, should a recession arrive.
Hall Communications Head Bill Baldwin Dies
The EVP of the Lakeland, Fla.-based radio broadcast company has passed away after a six-year battle with cancer
TuneIn, Sonos Team Up For ‘Bumbershoot’ Stream
"Bumbershoot Radio," a live internet-only station with air talent devoted to the long-running Seattle music festival, has been launched by
FCC Five Set For Senate Inquiry
Republican John Thune, who chairs the Senate Commerce Committee, will convene the Sept. 15 hearing, which “will have a broad scope.”
Voltair: It Still Works, Even On eCBET
Toggle-tests conducted by Voltair maker 25-Seven indicate that higher ratings come with the use of the PPM booster.
Hispanic Influence: New Heights, Missed Opportunities
A new Nielsen report underscores the power of Latino consumers. Yet “total market” radio and TV failed in its coverage of an icon’s passing.
Galaxy Grows With Suds And Vines
The first purchase outside of Central New York for a privately held operator of AM and FM radio stations is for beer and wine.
Nielsen Affirms August PPM Data For L.A.
An analysis, which reviewed all months in 2016, shows there was "zero impact on total radio listening."
Broadcast Engineering Scholarships Awarded
The Ennes Educational Foundation Trust, administered by the SBE, has awarded four scholarships for 2016.
Radio’s Reach Beats Digital, Social
According to Nielsen, some 263 million people engage with AM and FM radio each month-putting the medium well ahead of