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...
Liberman swings and misses on payment due date
Liberman Broadcasting Inc. has told the SEC that a $3.8M interest payment due 10/15/12 went unremitted, putting its entire debt structure at risk. However,...
Making Radio “Cool Again”
When he appointed himself “the keeper of Cool for Radio,” Bob Pittman showed more hubris than most of us could take. Bob seems to...
Study: Housing gains counteract rising fuel prices
Spending was up in September, according to the latest Deloitte Consumer Spending Index. Deloitte noted that a welcome but perhaps ephemeral increase in housing...
Radio 2016: A digital report card for today, a look at tomorrow
RBR-TVBR exclusive: As the country looks at two Presidential Candidates with some very different ideas on how this country should be run, pundits are...