CBS Corp. partners with Netflix for “Dexter”
It’s a rare content licensing agreement in which all eight seasons of the Showtime drama “Dexter” will become available for Netflix members in the US. Beginning on Halloween, the first four seasons of the award-winning series will be available to watch instantly; seasons 5-8 will begin on 1/1.
Deloitte sees cause for holiday cheer
The researchers at Deloitte are seeing an uptick in general consumer confidence, and their
Media stocks expected to outperform
It’s been rough going for the media during the past five years, according to stock watchdog EY, but the
Ovation for FCC foreign investment initiative
Acting FCC Chairwoman Mignon Clyburn is taking a step long advocated by the Minority Media and Telecommunications Council – she’s looking to open the door to greater investment by foreign capital sources in US broadcast licenses. MMTC was quick to praise the move, and was joined by the NAB.
Walden facing a primary
As Chair of the influential House Subcommittee on Communications, former radio group owner Greg Walden (R-OR) gives broadcasters
Peter Doyle tapped as Broadcasters Foundation VP
The Broadcasters Foundation of America says he’ll share responsibility for planning and executing fundraising events and assisting in the overall fundraising and outreach efforts...
My take on “Nielsen Audio”
While there are concerns about Nielsen becoming the sole company measuring the currency for both radio and television (which was the
New York sportscasting icon Bill Mazer passes
Bill Mazer, a legend of sports coverage in New York for decades, pioneering sports-talk radio and becoming a television fixture while earning the nickname...
Consumer financial security measure slips below par
Bankrate.com says that consumer spending is the single most important factor in building a
Flat-panel TV sales in decline
Shipments of flat-panel televisions here in the states are set to decline by 7% in the second half of the year as the holiday season delivers little reprieve from the long-term slowdown in domestic demand.
TeshMedia shores up “Intelligence for Your Life” TV strip
The TeshMedia Group has now completed the final development phase of its fall 2014 strip “Intelligence for Your Life,” the new half hour daily,...
Optimism in small business sector
The contrary nature of economic sentiment measurement is demonstrated yet again – although we’re starting to see creeping pessimism among consumers, small businesses are said to be optimistic about their 2014 prospects. However, small business optimism is not robust.
Marketron sets Fall Customer Symposium
Marketron, provider of software solutions for the media industry, will hold its Fall User Symposium on November 13-14 in Santa Monica, CA. Erica Farber,...
Holiday shoppers on the prowl for bargains
If our memory is correct, and we’re sure it is, retailers have felt pressure to offer deals during each and every holiday gift-giving season...
CCME taps Tim Spengler for multiplatform role
Clear Channel Media and Entertainment has named the former Magna Global CEO to the newly created position of President of Content Marketing and Revenue...