Many family businesses may be going on the block
A new study based on a survey of over 400 family-owned businesses has found that almost half
Nielsen in deal to measure mobile service quality
The Nielsen Company has entered into an alliance with Carrier IQ to measure the performance of mobile services, networks, and devices. Together, the partners say they will deliver critical insights into the consumer experience
Susan Davenport Austin new Chairman of BMI
She is a familiar name to broadcasters, but now Susan Davenport Austin is taking on a high-visibility post that will likely introduce her to...
Key analyst pulls back a bit on Q4 expectations
No Wall Street stock analyst has more radio and TV companies in their coverage portfolio than Marci Ryvicker at Wells Fargo Securities, so it is
Study suggests US newspapers have mobile catch-up to do
A research and consulting firm has rated the apps of newspapers on a global scale, focusing on English-language and Western European
Pew studies tone of candidate coverage
A look at press coverage of candidates running in the 2012 presidential race from Pew Research Center’s Project for Excellence in Journalism shows that...
Matchbin forms Radiate Media from NAVTEQ division
Matchbin, provider of content management, advertising and local marketplace solutions for media companies, has acquired NAVTEQ Media Solutions’ Radio and Television Advertising Group, which...
“Sound Advantage Media” opens for medium, small markets
Radio broadcast vet Gary Begin is opening a new programming consultancy, “Sound Advantage Media” (SAM). It specializes in adult formats such as AC, Hot...
Deloitte says consumer caution may be order of the day
Neither tax rates nor employment are changing much, but despite the fact that there are a few somewhat positive developments, other economic factors are moving in the wrong direction, leading Deloitte LLP to expect careful spending from
Gannett on target in Q3 and upbeat for Q4
In her first quarterly conference call as CEO, Gracia Martore reported Q3 results for Gannett Company which were right in line with expectations. As you would expect, television had a better quarter than newspaper publishing, even before
Morris expands with Where Alaska purchase
Multimedia Morris Communications already has various Alaska-based publications, not to mention a six-station radio group in the state’s premiere media market of Anchorage. Now...
Consumers were still spending in September
The US Commerce Department reported that retail sales rose 1.1% in September – the strongest pace in seven months. The surprisingly good news drew...
Dennis Swanson is 2012 Golden Mike Award winner
Fox Television Stations President of Station Operations Dennis Swanson will be honored with the 2012 Broadcasters Foundation of America Golden Mike Award at a...
Clear Channel Digital beefs up
Brian Lakamp, the new CC Digital President, will oversee the company’s digital strategy--which includes iHeartRadio and the infrastructure, tools and social media integration for...
NAB readies PSAs, checklist for upcoming EAS test
These, as part of a package of new resources to help broadcasters with the first-ever nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS), on...