Winning at office politics
Most of us probably consider ourselves lucky that we are not in the business of politics. However, at the same time, it is a...
Indie artists and radio airplay
A vibrant conversation is going on at Digital Music News. Under the headline of "Study: A Majority of Musicians Are Making $0 from Streaming...
RCS opens new office in Italy
Broadcast software developer RCS announced the establishment of a new office in Milan, Italy. Until recently, RCS had been represented in Italy by Pro...
Outcast partners with FOX News Channel for pump viewing
Outcast’s Pump-top TV Network and FOX News Channel announced an exclusive partnership to deliver daily news updates to on-the-go viewers while they fuel up....
Mobile fans wary of piracy legislation
The research gurus at Prosper Mobile Insights were not at all surprised to learn that serious fans of smartphones and tablets were wary of...
SAG and AFTRA send members the merger pros and cons
Members of both the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) and the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (AFTRA) are now being asked to vote on merging the unions, following overwhelming approval by the national boards of each union
Coke is crowned by family media watchdogs
The is the fifth time that the Crown Media Family Networks/Parents Television Council “Crown Award” has been given, and it’s going to the Coca-Cola...
NPR offering streaming app for iPad
National Public Radio has had an iPhone music streaming app called “NPR Music” available for a while now, but it has now expanded its...
Branding reveals the gender divide
A study just out from Buyology and uSamp takes a close-up look at the relationship of men and women to various branded products, and...
Function(x) completes Loyalize acquisition
Bob Sillerman’s Function (x) has closed on its $4.6 million cash/stock acquisition of Loyalize. And Function(x) has already been using Loyalize with its Viggle...
Local TV and radio seen as most trustworthy media
When it comes to getting accurate and fair news reporting, far more Americans trust the media than not (although few are highly trustful). At...
Les "The Genius" Moonves sees growth at CBS (audio)
For several quarterly conference calls now CBS Executive Chairman Sumner Redstone has introduced company President and CEO Les Moonves as a “genius,” much to...
TDGA's Larry Keene on posting political rate info
Here’s some timely data on the NAB trying to keep political rate info offline, from Traffic Director’s Guild of America’s (TDGA) President Larry Keene:...
NBA lockout and lack of political weighed on CBS stations in Q4
Revenues were down 3% to $3.78 billion in Q4 for CBS Corporation, although earnings were up. A good chunk of the revenue decline was...
Honest CEOs are better CEOs
It’s not hard to find corporate leaders who are willing and able to discuss strengths and successes. However, a survey of business bloggers places...