Associated Press in content deal with Madison Avenue Sports and Entertainment
The Associated Press and Madison Avenue Sports and Entertainment (MadAve) announced a content development agreement. The deal will leverage the news organization’s treasure trove...
Democratic rep weighs in on broadcast ethics and consolidation
Rep. Bobby Rush (D-IL), a member of the key House Committee on Energy and Commerce, said that it is important that Congress makes sure...
Senator dredges up News Corp. allegations from 2005
Sen. Frank Lautenberg (D-NJ) is one of the members of Congress who has been actively seeking an investigation into possible News Corp.
Moody's goes negative on Media General
In his quarterly conference call Wednesday (7/20), Media General CEO Marshall Morton emphasized that refinancing the company’s senior debt is his number one financial...
Chicago Tribune to print rival Sun-Times
A few decades ago it would have been shocking to hear that Sun-Times Media Productions LLC has cut a deal to have the Chicago...
Barry Diller, IAC launch Proust social network
While Facebook focuses on all things present, Barry Diller's IAC (Interactive Corp.) unveiled Proust.com to focus on all things past. Proust.com is a nostalgic,...
FCC schedules another broadcast-free monthly meeting
When crossing a street in Washington DC during the month of August, it is common to experience the literally sinking sensation that you are...
Listener Driven Radio signs Air1
Christian Air1 Radio Network has signed with Listener Driven Radio to give listeners control of the music. Every weeknight at 7PM P /10PM ET,...
Bob Trendler dead at 99
Long-time WGN-AM & TV Chicago Music Director Bob Trendler died Monday (7/18) in Florida. He was 99 and the oldest member of the Florida...
Broadcasters join in defense against Dan Snyder suit
The ACLU has filed an amicus brief with the Superior Court of the District of Columbia in the matter of Daniel M. Snyder v....
Rupert gets pie thrown at him during hearings (video)
Now we can officially call this a media circus
Consumers set for summer travel but slow to book
A new survey shows that more people than last year are planning to take a vacation on the road this summer. But even as...
Murdochs face tough questions from Parliament
Accompanied by his son James Murdoch (News Corp deputy COO), News Corp. CEO Rupert Murdoch arrived for questioning at the House of Commons for...
More changes at Tribune Company
New Tribune Company CEO Eddy Hartenstein has revamped the management structure of the company’s newspaper operations, promoting two executives and bidding farewell to two...
Marketron, Emmis Interactive partner for improved offering
A few months after debuting plans to launch the Mediascape platform, traffic and revenue management software provider Marketron is teaming up with Emmis Interactive...