7-Eleven teams with Harris in nationwide TV network
Harris has landed a $75 million deal with 7-Eleven to help launch a digital television network for its 6,200 stores nationwide. Melbourne, FL based...
Disney insider sentenced to house arrest
A love-struck former Walt Disney Company administrative assistant won’t have to spend time behind bars for her role in an insider trading scheme, but...
Sillerman venture names its board of directors
As Function (X) ramps up for business, with its first mobile app due out later this year, the newest Bob Sillerman venture has named...
Big bucks poured into Chicago mayoral campaign
If they counted dollars instead of votes, there would be no question who the next mayor of Chicago is going to be – former...
Stu Olds to be honored by the Broadcasters Foundation of America
Stu Olds, who died in December while CEO of Katz Media Group will be the recipient of this year’s Lowry Mays Excellence in Broadcasting...
Amazon adds video streaming to battle Netflix
As a pioneer in digital shopping, Amazon.com is now battling competitors who have made delivery digital a key element as well. Firing back at Netflix, Hulu Plus and the like, Amazon has
Writers Guild charges that Comcast is anti-union
Frustrated that Comcast hasn
Wireless users are online shoppers
Here is an good reason to know how well your audience is connected – if your format attracts fans of an eReaders, BlackBerry, iPad,...
House GOP spending bill puts the squeeze on net neutrality, CPB
The Republican-controlled House passed sweeping legislation 2/19 to cut $61 billion from hundreds of federal programs. The House-passed
Economy may be less taxed by low consumer expectations
Almost six in ten respondents to a survey conducted by Taxsoftware.com say they are expecting a refund this year. And the ways they intend...
Stocks rising ahead of three-day weekend
Radio stocks were mostly higher in midday trading on Friday, following Thursday’s announcement of the big Cumulus Media deal to acquire Citadel Broadcasting. Those...
FTC shuts down robocaller
Transcontinental Marketing and Voice Touch were partners in a scam in which they made millions of robocalls to citizens selling extended vehicle warranties, or...
Rich deals for Function (X) honchos
Bob Sillerman
Sillerman puts Function in motion
We now know a little more about Function (X)
Ed Markey and aardvark advocate for public broadcasting
Politicians beware: If you want to attack the funding for CPB, PBS and NPR, you are going to have to confront adversaries such as...