CFOs optimistic about near-term US economic growth
As we have seen so often, just as consumer optimism takes a turn for the worse, the optimism level of the business community turns...
Banking and shopping are leading mobile activities
Broadcasters are hoping to pick up audience on mobile phones, but they can also be utilizing mobile by getting clients to take advantage of...
CBS caps off “another terrific year”
Terrific is the way CBS Corporation Executive Chairman Sumner Redstone characterized the company’s fourth quarter results, which was highlighted by a modest increase in...
Meredith eying Time Warner magazines
The magazine side of Meredith Corporation -- it also operates a television group – contains a number of titles very popular with women. And...
Andrea Tantaros is Fox’s new “It” Girl
The New York Observer has trumpeted Angela Tantaros, star of Fox's "The Five," and recently added to TRN's lineup in the 9A-Noon slot is...
33.5 Million tuned in to Pres. Obama’s State of the Union Address
On Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2013 President Barack Obama delivered the first State of the Union address of his second term in office. The address...
New car sales on the rise
There have been nothing but positive predictions on the automotive front. KBB points out that the pace of the increase will actually slow, but...
NAB makes the case for broadcasters on Capitol Hill
The Hill is a go-to publication for people with more than a passing interest in the doings of the United States Congress, and if...
Nielsen Q4: revenues up, profits down
Nielsen Holdings reported a Q4 profit on 2/12 that was around half of last year for the quarter, reflecting higher expenses and charges. However,...
Towers are licensed assets too
The ownership of an antenna structure in Puerto Rico changed hands in January of 2012, but the new owner didn’t get around to informing...
Jim Carnegie, RBR-TVBR Founder/Publisher: The Next Chapter…
Revving up a notch CSI,LLC, which has a limited exclusive clients. Goal: providing insight in executive issues and the ever-changing ‘Digital puzzle’
Yet another survey finds a drop in consumer confidence
Consumer Reports joins the crowd finding that the sentiments of American consumers have taken a turn for the worse at the beginning of 2013...
Broadcast/media bonds on par and not so on par
On a scale of 1.0 to 5.0 with 1.0 the best, the Moody’s Investors Service says the bond issues of broadcast and media companies...
Digital era may be chipping away at Valentine’s Day
Expressions of love in the middle of February give retail outlets a reason to return to the airwaves in hopes of attracting a little...
Reps already targeted for 2014
The Democrats want the House of Representative back in their column, and are dedicating 2013 to softening up 10 Republican members they would like...