Wednesday, July 22, 2026

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Consumer Optimism Drops in April

The widely watched Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index slipped
Kelley Blue Book

New Cars Flying off Lots

Well not flying – perhaps the most disappointing prediction fail from “The Jetsons”
Money

Apply Here for Small Business Loan

Here is Sam’s Club, which is now getting into the lending business
Entravision Communications Corporation

Entravision Executive Compensation Trending Upward

Entravision Communications has released its proxy in advance of its next shareholders get-together
Meredith

Meredith Builds in Political Off Year

The performance of Meredith during its Q3 was very good

Media News: Cumulus, Gray, Salem, Entravision, Reba

Here’s what’s going on in the world of electronic media
Disney

Disney Shines on Corporate Rep List

The Reputation Institute takes seven attributes into account

Fuel-Saving Cars on Sale

With gas prices in a sustained down cycle, TrueCar notes

Media News: NAB, Saga, Radio One, Limbaugh, LAFF, Climate

News items from all over the communications business
U.S. Congress

Committee Checking the Weather

Sen. John Thune (R-SD) is calling the Senate Commerce Committee into session
Chart

Record Randstad Employee Confidence Score

The Randstad U.S. ECI was established a few years before the economic implosion
Marci Ryvicker

Big Opportunities for Broadcast TV

Marci Ryvicker said broadcasters are facing fewer controversial business concerns than they were
Tom Wheeler

Wheeler on Public Service, Pirates and Incentives

FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler admitted that the internet has been front and center lately
Prosper Insights & Analytics

Consumers Less Confident but Ready to Buy

The latest consumer confidence report from Prosper Insights and Analytics
Gavel

Broadcasters Take on FCC JSA Ruling

The case is Howard Stirk Holdings LLC v. Federal Communications Commission