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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
Mobile Apps

US mobile entertainment audience jumps 28% in past year

Vdopia, provider of mobile video advertising, reports that smartphone advertising is having a significant impact on the way that consumers interact

PwC releases Entertainment & Media Outlook for 2014-2018

As the entertainment & media (E&M) industry continues its digital shift, advertising growth is outpacing

WTVI joins ProTrack Hub and Spoke

Myers, developer in broadcast management software, announced WTVI-TV Charlotte (PBS) as the 14th station to partner with Centralcast LLC, a
U.S. Congress

Politico questions lawmakers’ PSA connection with LRFA

NAB’s practice of letting members of Congress record PSAs for free could be serving another purpose

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