Analyst applauds Disney/Lucas deal
It’s not every day that a company announces a deal valued at $4B – but Wells Fargo Securities analyst Marci Ryvicker believes the acquisition...
Sandy chases two results reports into November
Both Sinclair Broadcast Group and Sirius XM have delayed their 3rd quarter financial results releases and conference calls due to the arrival of Hurricane...
Deloitte sees positive holiday shopping signs
The annual survey from Deloitte uncovered some positive trends that it says bode well for retailers. The two key findings: Those that see an economy...
MMTC makes the case for political on minority stations
The Minority Media and Telecommunications Council notes that it is nearly impossible to tell whether political campaigns are including minority-owned stations in on their...
FTC settles with two paint makers on green claims
Lots of manufacturers offer green paint – no problem there. But two major companies have been advertising lines of paint as environmentally friendly, and...
FCC/FEMA issues communication tips during Sandy
It’s pretty much the same drill during weather or other emergencies: The cell phones are going to be overloaded with everyone trying to use...
NextMedia spins billboards to Lamar
The radio and interactive holdings of NextMedia aren’t going anywhere, but its collection of billboards will be headed into the portfolio of Lamar Outdoor....
House Democratic PAC borrowing for election endgame
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee senses a chance to take back the House of Representatives – but it also senses a large amount of...
Journal results: A tale of three revenue streams
The multimedia operations of Journal Communications could not have painted a more accurate confirmation of the general consensus of the American media in Q3...
“The Perfect Storm?”
Last year, it was the Halloween Snowprise – an early cold snap fed by a lot of moisture that produced a foot of snow...
Double digit gains expected for October car sales
October usually means a slowdown in vehicle sales as end-of-model-year sales in September wind down, and 2012 will be no exception. But the picture...
Final Presidential Debate Draws 59.2 million Viewers
An estimated 59.2 million people tuned in to watch the third and final debate between President Barack Obama and Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney...
Clear Channel Outdoor pulls vote suppression billboards
A group identified only as “a private family foundation” paid for billboards in Ohio and Wisconsin warning about harsh consequences of voter fraud. Activist...
Ryvicker sees hot, lukewarm and cold media sectors
The early read from Well Fargo analyst Marci Ryvicker on Q3 results, before the bulk of the quarterly conference calls are held, points to...
Broadcasting Board of Governors offering buyouts
The Broadcasting Board of Governors is offering buyout and early retirement offers to up to 287 employees. Employees have until 11/9 to apply for...