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...
Hamish McLennan joins News Corporation executive suite
News Corporation named former Young and Rubicam CEO Hamish McLennan to the position of Executive Vice President, Office of the Chairman. McLennan, who will...
Indecency complaints were up but not high in Q4 2011
During the final three months of 2011 the FCC registered an increase in the number of consumer complaints concerning broadcast licensees, including an increase in the most closely-watched category
FCC 2011: Fairwell Fairness Doctrine
In its Fiscal Year 2011 Performance Report, the FCC did something that many had been calling for over the years – it highlighted a...
Arbitron wants to buy back some stock
The board of directors at Arbitron has given management the green light to buy back up to $100 million of the company’s common stock....