Retail organization calls economy “stable yet fragile”
Consumers managed to increase spending in January by a seasonally-adjusted 0.3%, according to the latest report from the National Retail Federation. NRF noted that...
Streamline Acquires RBR-TVBR
B. Eric Rhoads, Chairman of Streamline Publishing, Inc. has announced that the company has closed on the purchase of Radio Business Report
Why I’ve Doubled Down On My Commitment to Radio
When Radio Ink turned 20 last year, I made a conscious decision to re-commit myself to radio. Though my head may be grayer, my goal has never really changed:
Golden Mike Award goes to David Barrett
The Broadcasters Foundation of America will present its 2013 Golden Mike Award to David J. Barrett, chairman and CEO, Hearst
Deloitte consumer spending index continues to skid
For the third consecutive month, pressures on consumers are resulting in projections that they will be keeping a tighter grip on their wallets. Although...
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...