Peter Casciato dead at 59
Friends in broadcasting are remembering communications attorney Peter Casciato. A celebration of life is planned for this spring in San Francisco, following his recent...
Pinterest picking up interest
The survey says that new social media offering Pinterest is useful, and its value goes well beyond the young female demographic
RBR-TVBR analysis: How an Emmis reverse split would work
Most people in radio are now probably aware of the mechanics of a reverse stock split. The most recent reverse split by a radio...
Broadcasters Foundation to honor Rick Buckley
The late Rick Buckley, who had been President and CEO of Buckley Broadcasting, will be the recipient
Remembering Peter Bergman
To say I was a rabid Firesign Theatre fan is an understatement. Their unique brand of multi-layered comedy and satire affected me like Beatlemania.
Bob Iger now Chairman and CEO of Disney
The outcome was never in doubt, but all 10 directors on the ballot were re-elected to the board of The Walt
Don’t Hush Rush
We've always had terrible examples to defend. And Rush Limbaugh has given us another stellar specimen of vulgar discourse. But defend it we must.
Citizens down on super PACs
There are citizens out there who are strongly supportive of political organizations that are allowed to amass piles of cash and spend it to...
Rebekah Brooks arrested for phone hacking
Rebekah is the only one among the six that has been re-arrested in connection with the phone-hacking inquiry.
Arbitron signs big PPM Olympics deal with NBCU
NBCUniversal will again be using Arbitron’s Portable People Meter (PPM) service to track out-of-home
Survey says employment trending up
The Conference Board tracks weight separate economic indicators to get a feel for the direction of employment in the United States – and this...
Tips on radio co-op opportunities
So how do you engage your prospect in the conversation? Easy, lets start with three leading questions that will engage the prospect into the co-op conversation with you.
Blood flows at Katz Media Group
Look for announcements this week of new names in top executive posts at Katz Media Group. Several well known veterans were reportedly pink-slipped
408-foot tower to be added to One World Trade Center
The building's construction has reached the 92nd floor. It will be the Western Hemisphere's tallest building
Traditional media helps create luxury car buzz
We’ve been hearing it across the boards – publicly-traded media companies have all been talking about the return of