FTC to take longer review of Nielsen-Arbitron merger
Not long after an Arbitron investor launched a putative class action suit aimed at stopping the $1.26 billion buyout of the radio ratings company...
Harris completes sale of broadcast biz to Gores Group
The completion means Harris Corp is now officially out of the broadcast business, after 50+ year run. For now, it will continue to be...
Power outage knocks Duluth TV, radio stations off air
A power outage in the vicinity of Duluth, Minnesota’s main antenna farm Saturday evening knocked some local TV and radio stations off the air...
ABC, Clear Channel, NJBA on Sandy panel
Carrying the torch for broadcasters at the FCC field hearings on Hurricane Sandy will be John Hogan (pictured) of Clear Channel, Dave Davis of WABC-TV...
KBB rates the best used cars
The slump that has afflicted the vehicle-dealing business, which they are just coming out of to broadcasters’ mutual benefit, has created a lack of...
CEA kills CNet’s role in “Best of CES” awards
The Consumer Electronics Association, operators of the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) said CNet will no longer administer the “Best of CES” awards at...
Mobile at risk on Super Bowl Sunday
Members of the San Francisco 49ers and Baltimore Ravens will not be the only ones risking injury Sunday 2/3/13. Mobile devices will also be...
NRF blames Washington for dampened consumer spending
Here’s one more organization that believes the headlines which came out of Washington during the fiscal cliff struggle caused consumers to lose enthusiasm and...
Ryvicker looks for cautious optimism going into 2013
2012 ended well, but 2013 started slow. However, Wells Fargo analyst Marci Ryvicker notes that things have been picking up, and prospects
Maine Public Broadcasting Network gets grant
M.P.B.N. is now looking to make upgrades to improve its radio and TV signals around the state thanks in large part to a federal...
Big dip in consumer confidence measured
Consumer confidence readings have been trending downward, and the closely watched measurement from the Conference Board is proving to be no exception. It found...
FTC goes to bat for attorney ads in Tennessee
The Supreme Court of Tennessee is considering amendments to the Tennessee Rules of Professional Conduct that would place restrictions on advertisements for attorneys. The...
Lance Armstrong, publisher sued for false advertising
Individuals who purchased memoirs from disgraced cyclist Lance Armstrong are suing for false advertising. They say Armstrong and publishers Penguin and Random House incorrectly...
MMTC takes its case to the FCC
The Minority Media and Telecommunications Counsel, representing itself and the Diversity and Competition Supporters coalition, pressed its case to move aggressively to increase the...
AOL On Network, Discovery sign programming pact
AOL announced a strategic partnership with Discovery Communications to bring short-form videos from Discovery Channel, TLC, Animal Planet, Investigation Discovery, Science Channel, Military Channel...