Introducing the Internet to the FCC’s Contest Rule
Have you ever listened to your car radio while you were stuck in traffic and heard a super-fast talker rattle off the rules that apply to a contest for a trip to some sunny destination? Or, maybe you’ve seen the small print displayed at the end of a contest promoted on television.
Google Fiber heading to Portland
Google is already in Kansas City, KS—its first market for the super-high speed, high capacity internet
The Passing of Ruby Dee
With the passing of Ruby Dee, the American theatre has lost one of its most gifted and talented actors. And WVOX has lost a neighbor. Ossie Davis and Ruby Dee - you have to take them together - were a beloved presence in our home heath.
WSJ: Univision for sale
The owners of Univision Communications Inc., in their search for an exit, have held preliminary discussions in recent weeks with
Fitch expects to rate Oaktree’s unsecured debt “A”
Fitch Ratings expects to assign an unsecured debt rating of 'A' to the $250 million of senior unsecured private placement notes offered by Oaktree Capital Management, an indirect subsidiary of Oaktree Capital Group, LLC. The offering is expected to close on 9/3. A portion of the net proceeds are expected to be used to effectively refinance notes maturing in June 2016, while remaining proceeds are expected to be used for working capital and general corporate purposes.
Jeff Kagan: Smartphone revolution changing other industries as well
Customers love innovation and that’s why industry after industry is starting to work with smartphones and the wireless industry. However some customers
Internet ad revenues hit all-time Q1 high
Internet advertising revenues in the U.S. reached $11.6 billion for the first quarter of 2014, marking a
2014 National Edward R. Murrow Award winners named
The Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA) announced the winners of the 2014 National Edward R. Murrow Awards, which recognize
CBS to divest CBS Outdoor America
CBS announced it will divest the 81% of CBS Outdoor America (CBSO) it holds. Shareholders can exchange
Internet traffic expected to triple by 2018
Faster broadband speeds, more users and more video viewing are expected to nearly triple the world’s Internet traffic in five years, a new report projects
Do marketers really understand digital?
Ironically, the ad industry recently suggested that the word “digital” be retired since almost all marketing is touched by digital in some way. But, it’s too soon, says a recent Domus study featured in the Wall Street Journal.
Wells Fargo gives Time Inc. Outperform after spin-off
Time Warner Inc. has completed the previously announced spin-off of Time Inc. 6/9 from Time Warner.
MVPDs sponsoring anti-net neutrality campaign?
As the battle over the future of net neutrality rages on, a new report suggests that ISPs are using
GatesAir signs with Alpha Broadcasting for new TX
GatesAir, leader in over-the-air broadcast solutions for radio and television, has improved operational efficiency and on-air signal quality for Alpha
VAB readies statewide campaign against hunger
The Virginia Association of Broadcasters (VAB) announced a year-long campaign to support all seven regional food banks in Virginia by raising funds and