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.
Nielsen to sell Expositions unit
Onex Corp., Canada's biggest buyout firm, has agreed to acquire Nielsen's tradeshow unit for $950 million in cash. Onex Partners III, Onex’ $4.7 billion...
Good news about Mother’s Day
Would you like a message to share with potential advertisers in advance of Mother’s Day? How about this: A sizable percentage of consumers is unsure what to buy! That means they are open to suggestions, right?
YouTube to debut subscriptions on specialized videos
Google is readying an a la carte subscription service for some of YouTube’s specialist video channels, to finance a broader range of content and add a second revenue stream. The move, which has been in the works for months, could be announced as early as this week, says The Financial Times. It will apply to as many as 50 YouTube channels, people familiar with the plan say. Viewers will be able to subscribe to each channel for as little as $1.99 a month. Subscription YouTube channels will compete with Netflix and Hulu.
Calling card company told to watch its messaging
The FTC has banned a company that sells prepaid calling cards from overstating the amount of minutes of telephone time they will actually support....
NABOB applauds Clyburn on temporary promotion
The National Association of Black Owned Broadcasters congratulated Commissioner Mignon Clyburn on her appointment as Acting FCC Chairman as the confirmation of Tom Wheeler...
Entravision has strong Q1 from both radio, TV
Net revenue increased to $49.1 million for the quarter, from $46.5 million in Q1 2012, a 5.3% increase. From that, $1.8 million (a 5.4%...
Journal Q1 revenue up on strong broadcast numbers
Revenue for the quarter was $94.7 million, up 15.1%. Net earnings were $3.8 million, an increase of 29.9%. Results were driven by the acquisition...
Obama discusses Wheeler appointment
The next stop for Tom Wheeler is the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation where Jay Rockefeller (D-WV) and colleagues will get a...
Commissioner Clyburn named Acting FCC Chair
FCC Chairman Julius Genechowski is expected to be out of the building by the middle of the month, and it will take far longer...
It’s official: Wheeler gets FCC chair nomination
As expected, President Barack Obama put forth the name of Core Capital Partners managing director
Consumer confidence surges on expectations
There was a slight April uptick in consumers’ assessment of their present economic situation, but a big increase in optimism for near future conditions caused...
Time Warner Q1 earnings up, revenues flat
Time Warner, which recently announced it will would spin off its magazine unit Time Inc., had a