USA Today names new Sports Media Group president
Dave Morgan has been named president of USA Today Sports Media Group. He replaces former Westwood One CEO Tom Beusse, who was tapped for...
What we learned from Nielsen’s pilot of digital ratings
Like a lot of kids, growing up, I was convinced that much of what I was taught in school would prove to be of...
Broadcasters Foundation to honor Del Bryant
The Broadcasters Foundation of America has announced Del Bryant, President of Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI), as the recipient of the 2014 Golden Mike Award. ...
Reputation rises as key corporate concern
Anybody out there concerned about this headline? We aren’t – the fact that companies are elevating
MSOs hone in on home security
Consumers are increasingly turning to an unlikely source for home security - the cable company. For companies such as Comcast and Time Warner Cable,...
CEA launches “Innovating Safety”
The Consumer Electronics Association has launched a broad-based initiative to educate consumers and policymakers on the role of innovation in enhancing driver safety. The...
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














