Looking to the past to assess the News Corp. split
When evaluating the proposal to cleave News Corp. in twain, there is no lack of prior corporate splits to
Broadcasters mention GOP senators in general, McCain in particular
A review of news transcripts on a number of electronic news outlets reveal that Republican senators get twice as many mentions as their Democratic...
When Disaster Strikes, Radio Shines
My in-laws – and about two million of their closest friends – suffered this past weekend through what one Virginia utility spokesperson has called...
Derecho hits Washington: Thank goodness for radio!
No, it’s not a new killer Spanish format. A Derecho is a widespread wind storm associated with a band of rapidly moving showers or...
The Weather Channel buying Weather Underground
The Weather Channel Companies (TWCC) announced an agreement to acquire Weather Underground, a leading provider of Web-based weather data. The transaction, terms of which...
Some in DC area left in the dark on storm warning
As most know, Friday night was a mess for DC-area residents from the colossal storm that hit. Some
Stores trump brands when consumers hunt for deals
A new survey from an online coupon provider says that consumers will search for a particular brand – but they are far more likely...
Gimme an M! Gimme an A! Merger!
Unfortunately, M&A opportunities are few and far between these days, and that’s a shame, says Moody’s
Analysts like a split News Corporation
Both Wells Fargo and Barclay’s believe that in the case of News Corporation, two stocks are better
Memories of Leonard Kahn and the tech stuff he loved
Upon learning of the passing in June of the one and only Leonard Kahn my mind was flooded with waves of radio broadcasting...
Media ownership rules left intact by Supremes
Broadcast and newspaper companies would like to see rules restricting local cross-ownership lifted, and television groups would
Meredith joins Google Play for magazines
Meredith Corporation announced it is offering digital editions of its most popular magazines, including such well-known titles as Family Circle, EveryDay with Rachael Ray,...
Murdoch bullish on America, television (video)
News Corporation founder Rupert Murdoch went on his own Fox Business Network and said he
Clear Channel up a tree in Cleveland (video)
According to reports, Clear Channel has shocked some in Cleveland when it took down a 15-foot tree to clear sightlines to one of its...
News Corp. board OKs split exploration
Shareholders in multimedia News Corporation now have the prospect of being shareholders in two