Radio One exchange offer overwhelmingly accepted
Radio One announced the results of its bond exchange offer that is part of its long-delayed refinancing package. Despite the high hurdle of 95%...
Kyle McSlarrow to exit NCTA
Kyle McSlarrow, who has been President & CEO of the National Cable & Telecommunications Association (NCTA) since March 1, 2005, announced Friday (11/19) that...
Sinclair completes note redemption
Following its recent tender that brought in over 78% of its outstanding 8% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2012, Sinclair Television Group has now completed...
FTC lays out rules of the road for mortgage relief marketing
If there is one thing the Federal Trade Commission cannot abide, it is advertising that promises more than a product or service can deliver,...
Surveys say: Black Friday divided between brick and click
The holiday shopping season begins in earnest on the Friday following Thanksgiving (11/26/10 this year) and a lot of Americans plan to go out...
Deceptive advertising charges with pomegranate company settled
The Federal Trade Commission said that claims made on behalf of the pomegranate, such as its abilities in the prevention and treatment of heart...
BET, Yangaroo sign for video delivery
Yangaroo, a leading secure digital media distribution company, has signed a multi-year agreement with BET Networks to have all artist and music-related audiovisual content...
Salem to pay special cash dividend to shareholders
Salem Communications is sitting on some cash and decided to share it with the company’s shareholders. The company will pay a special cash dividend...
Metro Traffic signs Cox Radio/Miami
Westwood One’s Metro Traffic announced a multi-year agreement with Cox Radio stations WHQT-FM, WEDR-FM, WHDR-FM, and WFLC-FM in Miami. Metro Traffic will now be...
Senate Commerce GOP roster may be due for a change
Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison (R-TX) is currently the Ranking Member of the Senate Commerce Committee, and presumably will continue in that role for another...
Sam Zell says Tribune is better as he prepares to exit (video)
Not that he really has any choice in it, but Tribune Company Chairman Sam Zell told CNBC that he sees no role for himself in the company as
TV drove Q3 growth for LBI Media while radio was flat
Spanish broadcasting specialist LBI Media, parent company of Liberman Broadcasting Inc., reported that Q3 revenues were up 11.6% to $30.7 million. The growth all...
Benefits of allowing alternate modulation schemes on U.S. TV broadcast spectrum
The television broadcast industry has for many years been lagging behind the dramatic growth enjoyed by other wireless communications
Melinda Gates leaves Washington Post Company board
Most of the time the resignation of a single member from the board of directors at a large public company is little noticed –...
CBS Radio, Journal, Post Newsweek adding eDeals.com retail platform
Coupons are a big business these days in the U.S., considering the economic straits we're in. To compete against the Groupon invasion, a few...