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...
AWM names interim CEO
The Alliance for Women in Media (AWM) welcomed Sylvia Strobel, JD, MBA, as Interim CEO. A long-time supporter and past Chair of the organization,...
Stockholders trigger SBS board expansion
Holders of Spanish Broadcasting Series B Preferred Stock demanded that the company repurchase a large number of shares – a feat it did not come close to pulling off. The upshot is that the stockholders now have the right to add two individuals to the SBS board.
FCC shaking off the rust
Acting FCC Chairwoman Mignon Clyburn is playing catch-up and getting the Commission back up to speed. The October Open Meeting has already been rescheduled...
NYSBA names 2013 Hall of Fame
The New York State Broadcasters Association has added five inductees into the New York State Broadcasters Hall of Fame. The induction ceremony will take...
Cruz blocks attempt to confirm FCC nominees
After approving the continuing resolution and the raising of the debt ceiling, the Senate confirmed
Booker wins Lautenberg Senate seat
A special election to complete the term of the late Sen. Frank Lautenberg (D-NJ) was won by Newark Mayor Corey Booker (D-NJ). Republican candidate Steve Lonegan could not overcome Booker’s name recognition, a Democrat-leaning state electorate and a campaign cash deficit.
Nielsen launches cross-platform ratings in UK
Advertisers and agencies in the UK can now discover the best media mix for their TV-plus-online ad
Another optimistic sign for 2013 holiday season
Yet another metric is out there that points to a modestly improved holiday shopping season. This one comes from CareerBuilder, and along with Harris Interactive, it is reporting that a greater number of retailers are going to be bringing in additional staffers to handle demand.
Survey says shutdown fueling pessimism
The Washington brouhaha over the fiscal cliff that hung over the nation like a black cloud at the end of