Citizens weary of political tone
According to a Knights of Columbus-Marist poll, the majority of Americans believe political campaigning and the advertising associated with it has gotten more negative...
Consumers reveal effectiveness of back-to-school offers
The age old store vs. store battle for the back-to-school dollar has been complicated by the emergence of online retail outlets. So this list...
Murdoch loosens grip on News Corp.
With his global media corporation getting ready to split into print and broadcast divisions, Rupert Murdoch is stepping down from the chair of UK...
Automakers confidence and hiring on the upswing
The economic recovery remains sluggish, but the overall picture for the US automotive industry is positive, largely thanks to pent-up demand.
According to a KPMG...
TVs, Blu-ray players to surpass game consoles as connected devices
Connected TV penetration in North America and Western Europe will surge from just over 10% in 2011 to over 50% by 2017, according to...
Los Angeles Times may figure in Tribune breakup
When creditors finally get Tribune out of the bankruptcy into which it was plunged by Sam Zell, it is expected that they will seek...
FCC Commissioner looks to speed up FCC
Republican Ajit Pai, the newest FCC Commissioner, believes the communications sector can be a job generator if the FCC will get out of its...
The CW to air iHeartRadio concert
The CW will kick off its Fall season with an exclusive broadcast of Clear Channel’s iHeartRadio Music Festival, Monday, 10/1, 8:00-10:00 p.m. ET. The...
Top markets for peddling skin care products
Some products sell better in one place than another – Los Angeles and Miami, for example, are not prime locations to sell snow shoes....
Marketron Mobile ups Saga’s Mobile Club members by 60%
Marketron, provider of business software solutions and services for the media industry, released results from a recent national mobile campaign that Marketron powered for...
Open Letter to Pandora
Dear Pandora: The question that has been on every tongue at any and all gatherings of broadcasters, “is Pandora radio?” The most recent answer...
TV helps sell cars and people are ready to buy
A good website is an essential tool for a car dealer these days, but if you want to get consumers to go there, television...
Comcast, Scripps Networks expand distribution deal
Comcast and Scripps Networks Interactive have reached a long-term agreement to expand their relationship in bringing Scripps’ networks and shows to Comcast’s Xfinity TV...
Holiday shopping already kicking into gear
According to a new survey, a substantial number of Americans have already started buying gifts to distribute the friends and family in December. More...
Bankruptcy judge to OK new Tribune ownership plan
Now in Chapter 11 for well over three years, Tribune may finally be heading out of bankruptcy--pending approvals (including FCC).