NABOB pushes for minority female FCC chair
The National Association of Black Owned Broadcasters applauded departing FCC Chair Julius Genachowski and Commissioner Robert McDowell, and then suggested that President Barack Obama...
WideOrbit launching WO Program v25Q at NAB
WideOrbit, provider of advertising management software, says this latest release of its program management solution enables true network and syndicated schedule management across both...
BBC schedules face disruption from strike
BBC TV and radio programming face another disruption on 4/4 when broadcasting union members stage a half-day strike in an ongoing dispute over jobs...
Digital TV, movie streaming growing faster than expected
US digital TV and movie content audiences will grow faster than previously expected due to increased viewing on tablets and smartphones, a wave of...
FCC puts indecency enforcement before the public
The indecency court battles between broadcasters and the FCC have largely been about former Chairman Michael Powell’s sudden change
NAB election winners announced
The National Association of Broadcasters has announced new members elected to its Radio and Television Boards, 12 and six, respectively, who will begin two-year...
CCME, Big Machine launch The Band Perry’s new album
Clear Channel Media and Entertainment announced a partnership with Big Machine Label Group to launch The Band Perry's sophomore album, “Pioneer.” The sibling trio's...
The politics of picking the next FCC chair
It will be virtually impossible for President Barack Obama to pick a new chairman for the Federal Communications Commission that will please everybody with...
Genachowski announces April agenda
For broadcasters, the main reason for attending the FCC Open Meeting for April may simply be to see who shows up. There isn’t much...
Tax time not such a bad thing for broadcasters
Nobody likes to pay taxes. However, the upside of taxation in America is the preponderance of cash that floods into the economy in the...
SESAC, ReachPeople program benefits licensees
SESAC and ReachPeople, an online provider of customer engagement software for restaurants, bars, retail stores, and other businesses, announced an added value initiative. The...
SAG-AFTRA, advertisers briefly extend commercials contract
Negotiators for SAG-AFTRA and the ad industry have agreed to extend for one week the current commercials contracts, the two sides announced 3/26. The...
WideOrbit to preview WO Traffic Order Entry and Approvals App
WideOrbit, provider of ad management software for media companies, will preview its new order entry and approvals app for WO Traffic that will run...
Democrats face another uphill Senate year
Every two years, about one third of all seats in the US Senate are put before the voters, and just as in 2010 and...
Alliance for Women in Media to host NAB event
The Alliance for Women in Media (AWM) is pleased to present “The Women’s Room” for the first time at the NAB Show in Las...