Myers to exhibit at the 2014 PMDMC
Myers, developer in broadcast management software, has announced that they will be exhibiting at the upcoming Public Media Development
WBA scores broadcaster sales tax breaks
The Wisconsin Broadcasters Association scored a major victory for WBA members by passing
House votes to protect future of the Internet
The House of Representatives voted 5/22 to protect the future of the Internet by agreeing to Rep. John Shimkus’ (R-IL) amendment to the National Defense Authorization bill that mirrors language from the Domain Openness Through Continued Oversight Matters (DOTCOM) Act of 2014.
MFM, BCCA announce 2014 award winners
MFM – the Media Financial Management Association recognized its 2014 Award Winners, at Media Finance Focus 2014, the 54th annual conference for
Survey: Media execs planning to acquire, but not hire
Only 21% of 61 industry execs surveyed in March said they expect to create jobs or hire talent in the next 12 months--down significantly from a year ago when 44% planned to do so--Ernst & Young says in its latest Capital Confidence Barometer. Even worse, 21% now say that they plan to “reduce workforce numbers,” up from 13% last year.
Taking care of our own
Dick Foreman, our dedicated and dynamic Vice Chairman, recently dispatched a powerful, timely and rather pointed note (it didn't pull any punches!) to a fellow broadcaster who had turned a deaf ear to our recent pleadings and importunings on behalf of the Broadcasters Foundation of America.
Foreman's good letter got me to thinking about how to reach those who haven't yet gotten the message ...
Comm. and Technology Subcommittee convenes FCC oversight hearing
House Republicans told FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler that
Liberty Media to acquire Live Nation stock in note offering
Liberty Media announced it intends to acquire up to 3,700,000 shares of common stock of Live Nation Entertainment from investors
What net neutrality means to streaming companies
At the FCC’s net neutrality-open internet rules and open meeting/vote 5/15, the Commissioners
PwC: Mega media mergers abound in 2014
A series of big-ticket, high-profile deals have been announced this year that could dramatically alter the American media landscape. In Q1
ITIF supports FCC vote on developing net neutrality rules
In response to the 5/15 approving the FCC’s Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on net neutrality, Doug Brake, Telecom Policy Analyst with the
Commission votes to open Net Neutrality Notice for comment
At the FCC’s net neutrality-open internet rules and open meeting/vote 5/15, the Commissioners
BIA/Kelsey: US social media ad revenues to reach $15B by 2018
In its latest U.S. Social Local Media Forecast (2013-2018)
CMG Tampa ups Dan Connelly
Cox Media Group (CMG) Tampa is promoting Dan Connelly to Director of Branding and Programming for Alternative 97X, WSUN-FM
Wheeler to revise broadband plan
FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler is revising proposed rules for regulating broadband Internet, including