CBS Local Media signs with foursquare
Users of CBS Local’s online websites will now have the ability to populate their foursquare To-Do Lists at the same time they’re reading about...
Social media company closing shop
As Facebook prepares for a record-breaking IPO next year, here’s a reminder that some social media ideas make it – and big time –...
FTC wants to study voluntary alcohol ads restrictions
The FTC’s goal is not to regulate alcohol advertising – at least not on the face of its latest call for commentary. The goal...
Another round of furloughs for Gannett newspaper employees
Gannett Blog has long complained about the paychecks to top executives, as though the money was coming out of the pockets of lower-ranking employees. Business doesn
Slacker partners with ABC for content channels
Slacker Radio, the music discovery and on-demand online radio experience that includes over 150 expert-programmed music stations, announced new Lifestyle stations, in conjunction with...
WideOrbit CEO issues statement on Greater Media move
Eric Mathewson, Founder and CEO of WideOrbit, issued some commentary over Greater Media’s decision return to Marketron, its former traffic and revenue management system. Greater...
Year-end surge in consumer confidence
The Conference Board puts together one of the most widely read consumer confidence reports once a month, and its findings for November bode well...
James Murdoch holds on at BSkyB
BSkyB independent shareholders dealt James Murdoch a heavy blow 11/29 with over 40% failing to back his re-election as chairman, over his handling of...
Kimberly-Clark signs for Meredith Engagement Dividend
Soft paper products company Kimberly-Clark is taking Meredith Corporation up on its program to deliver a guaranteed increase in sales for brands which advertise...
Evanov moves to WideOrbit
Evanov Radio Group recently switched its traffic and revenue management systems to WideOrbit. Evanov is an independent broadcaster in the Ottawa, Ontario and Halifax,...
Modest hiring of professional expected in early 2012
According to a study from Dice Holdings, about half of America’s recruiters and hiring managers expect to be adding staff in the first half...
Greater Media returns to Marketron
Marketron, provider of business software solutions and services for the media industry, announced its renewed and expanded relationship with Greater Media. Greater Media will...
S&P upgrade for Harman
Consumer and professional audio equipment maker Harman International got some good news from Standard & Poor’s. The company’s corporate credit rating has been raised...
FCC commissioners headed to Atlanta media forum
Just what are the needs of American citizens in the current media landscape? A panel is convening in Atlanta GA to try to figure...
NBA celebrates holidays with Christmas tip-off
Details of the agreement were not released, and it was said that there are still a few minor issues to iron out. But a basic meeting of the minds was achieved and is expected to hold up and result in a final agreement. The tentative agreement is great news for broadcasters with ties to the league.