RTDNA names Region 8 Director
The Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA) announced the appointment of Christy Moreno to its board of directors, representing Region 8, which includes Kentucky,...
Nielsen stock upgraded from Hold to Buy
Brian Wieser, Senior Research Analyst at Pivotal Research Group has cited a number of factors for upgrading the stock and is discounting the recent stock market mini-crash. Here’s his story:
Super Bowl ratings in local markets outpaces cable
TVB released an Analysis of Local Market Connections to Super Bowl and NFL Regular-Season viewing. It confirms that while the Super Bowl is very much a national event, local market viewership in many markets (beyond that of the home teams and host city) consistently outpaces the national average viewing levels.
Democratic leaders introduce Net Neutrality legislation
Reps. Henry Waxman and Anna Eshoo introduced H.R. 3982, the “Open Internet Preservation Act,” with a Senate companion bill to be introduced by Sen. Ed Markey, to protect consumers and innovation online. Last month, the D.C. Circuit struck down the FCC’s Open Internet rules preventing broadband providers from blocking or discriminating against content online. The bill would restore these rules until the FCC takes new, final action in the Open Internet proceeding.
Super Bowl XLVIII’s social media winners
In a post-game analysis of Super Bowl XLVIII, AddThis has identified the advertisers, celebrities and key moments from the game that generated the most...
One million sign petition for net neutrality
Joseph Torres, Senior External Affairs Director at FreePress.net posted a blog about his
PRG details FOX Sports’ Super Bowl studio build-out
FOX Sports commissioned a three-story broadcast center at the top of Super Bowl Boulevard for coverage of
Study looks at VOD, streaming services numbers
New research from GfK shows that, despite larger user bases, VOD offerings from pay-TV providers are losing
Commissioner Pai addresses auction at Open Meeting
Here are Commissioner Ajit Pai’s comments on the voluntary spectrum incentive auction proceeding and Incentive Auction Task Force
Talent named for 2014 Golden Mike Award
A top-shelf list of broadcasters and entertainers will participate in the 2014 Golden Mike Award to honor Del Bryant, President, BMI, at the Plaza...
AWM names 2014 Board
The Alliance for Women in Media (AWM) has announced its 2014 National Board of Directors. Kay Olin, Principal, Olin & Associates, will continue to...
LIN Media buys Federated Media Publishing
Federated Media Publishing, a content marketer for the social web, has sold its business to
Wireless spectrum demand lower than previously projected
Here’s a blog post by Summit Ridge Group's Armand Musey regarding wireless data traffic projections
Liberty Global to acquire Ziggo
In October Liberty Global’s preliminary takeover bid for Dutch cable TV operator Ziggo was rejected by the Ziggo board. Liberty had
Russ Withers passes at 77
Well-known TV and radio station owner and former NAB Radio Board Chairman Russ Withers died 1/24 at his daughter Dana’s home in Mount Vernon,...