Ryvicker looks at broadcast before reporting season
Emmis has performed its canary in the coal mine duties, reporting a nice if not spectacular gain during its latest quarter, and Wells Fargo analyst thinks most of the companies will be saying about the same in the weeks ahead. But looking ahead – that’s another matter.
Library of American Broadcasting names honorees
The national Library of American Broadcasting will present its 11th Annual Giants of Broadcasting Honors at a ceremony and luncheon to be held 10/16...
Another sign of softening economic sentiment
A look at consumers from Harris Interactive shows that a majority are expecting to cut discretionary spending over the next six months, and also look for savings in what purchases they do make. And while there are some planning big ticket purchases, that turns out to be a silver lining unfortunately accompanied by a dark cloud.
Comcast, NBCU, Twitter form social TV partnership
Comcast, NBCUniversal and Twitter announced a strategic partnership to more directly connect the millions of Twitter users with television viewing. In the first step...
Internet ad revenues hit historic high
Internet ad revenues surged to a landmark $20.1 billion, according to a just-released IAB Internet Advertising Revenue Report prepared by the New Media Group...
CEO confidence slips
The Conference Board’s quarterly measurement of confidence among corporate chieftans showed a decline, although the severity of the dip varied from one global location to another. The decline in the US was said to be mild.
Halloween costumes add up to big retail payday
Americans are expected to invest a cool billion dollars on children’s costumes for Halloween this year,
Financial pros want Washington to get to work
The continuous battle and “political theater” over the debt ceiling is seen by members of the Association for Financial Professionals as damaging to business, and warn that the failure to raise the debt ceiling and trigger a default will not be good.
CEO confidence picks up despite uncertainties
The prospects for economic improvement are increasing, say the execs occupying America’s
NRF says holidays are looking up
The National Retail Federation is looking for sales in the final two months of the year to surpass the
Orlando in Washington for CBS
John Orlando is no stranger to the portion of America located inside the Beltway – he’s in the midst of his second stint there for CBS, and has also worked for NAB and on Capitol Hill itself. Now his position with CBS has been elevated.
One World Trade Center readies for broadcasters
Photo Credit: Carl Marcucci
It has been 12 years since the 9/11 terror attacks knocked down the twin towers in New York City—and quite a...
FCC out of business
If somebody at the FCC answers your phone call, odds are you will be talking to Mignon Clyburn, Jessica Rosenworcel or Ajit Pai. By lunch time 10/1/13, there will be few others on duty at the Commission due to the government shutdown.
Coalition fights to keep ad tax deduction in the code
A group of groups is fighting against a proposal to end the business deduction for advertising expenses
Confidence drop may be a trend with benefits
According to the latest peek into the minds of consumers from the research wizards at Prosper