Bloomberg taps Paul Caine

Bloomberg Media Group CEO Justin Smith announced Paul Caine, former WestwoodOne CEO, will join Bloomberg as Global Chief

Internet trends report: Mobile and other disruptions

Kleiner Perkins’ Mary Meeker delivered her annual Internet trends report at re/code’s Code

67th annual NJBA conference and gala program set

The 2014 New Jersey Broadcasters Association 67th Annual Conference & Gala has been set, with the theme: “Challenge and Triumph!” It takes
Pile of Money

Media execs fill AP’s Top-10 paid CEO list

Propelled by a soaring stock market, the median pay package for a CEO rose above eight figures for the

AT&T sues San Francisco over U-verse utility box placement

AT&T has filed a suit against San Francisco over its protest to its proposed placement of utility
NYSBA / New York State Broadcasters Association

NYSBA details Summer Conference

The New York State Broadcasters Association will hold their 52nd Summer Conference at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in NYC. This year’s Conference
Brian Wieser

Twitter: Agency deals highlight ongoing business traction

The Wall Street Journal is reporting that Twitter and Omnicom have announced an agreement worth a reported $230mm over the next two years. Our view is that the news reflects positive business momentum for Twitter and the fact that Twitter can sustain its revenue growth independently of growth in numbers of users given the Twitter’s uniqueness as a communications medium for marketers.

Too many online ads being viewed by bots

Both the Financial Times and the Wall Street Journal have drawn attention over the Memorial Day

Knowlton Nash passes at 86

Knowlton Nash, the veteran CBC broadcaster, died 5/24 at his home in Toronto at the age of 86. He had reportedly been battling Parkinson's for some years.
SFX Entertainment, Inc.

Corona launches global partnership with SFX

SFX Entertainment and Anheuser-Busch InBev announced “Corona SunSets,” a new music experience bringing together top DJs and rising stars in celebration

Michelle Vetterkind on getting sales tax breaks in Wisconsin

The Wisconsin Broadcasters Association scored a major victory for WBA members by passing

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
U.S. Congress

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