Comedy Central going dark for radio launch
To kick off the launch of Comedy Central Radio on SiriusXM Radio, the TV network will actually go dark and simulcast the audio feed...
Thom Callahan new SCBA President
The Board of the Southern California Broadcasters Association has announced that industry veteran, Thom Callahan, has been named to its new President, beginning 6/3....
Retail rebound in progress
April retail sales picked up compared to the month of March and eclipsed the YOY results from April 2012, according to the latest report from the National Retail Federation. NRF was the latest to cite improving consumer confidence as an economic driver.
Entravision earns upgrade on refi plan
Hispanic radio/television group Entravision is bringing in a total of $405M in finance instruments, the majority of which will go to knock down existing...
FCC grants more time for indecency comments
The FCC’s request for opinion on how it should move forward on indecency has been filling its virtual mailbox, but at least one interested...
NABOB going after federal ad dollars
The National Association of Black Owned Broadcasters knows how much government agencies are spending on advertising, and it
44% of households connecting TVs to the net
Television sets have traditionally been the sole devices for viewing video content, but new platforms have emerged that allow consumers to
New York Times questions Obama’s FCC pick
A pledge was made in 2007 by then-candidate Barack Obama to keep lobbyists away
Telemundo Media launches FLUENCY
Telemundo Media says FLUENCY is a new LA-based multiplatform production studio that will develop and produce premium content for the full spectrum of U.S....
April car transaction value up and down
It all depends on what you compare current light vehicle deal prices to: If you look at March 2013, then the pricing
Richland gets 2nd Phoenix tower
With a focus on becoming the nation's leading owner of tall tower assets, Richland Towers has acquired a state-of-the-art tower and building facility on...
Consumer sentiment takes a leap forward
Another sounding of consumer attitudes has confirmed the upward trend. The Consumer Reports Index measured a significant April surge, reaching its highest level since 2008. The positive move was accompanied by a slight lessening of household financial challenges.
How our media appetite varies by market
Media viewing preferences are much like our individual penchants for food—they vary by region. Some of us love a good Philly Cheesesteak, while others...
Rep suggests why indecency rules are “changing”
Randy Forbes (R-VA) is one of 19 US reps who sent a letter to FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski requesting that broadcast indecency standards remain...
Obama on changing of the guard at the FCC
One of the hallmarks of the Genachowski era at the FCC has been the opportunity for broadcasters to sit in the back of the communications agenda bus. And based on the remarks of President Barack Obama, that situation will continue during the Wheeler era, should he be confirmed by the Senate.