Analyst sees robust near-term broadcast recovery
Analyst Marci Ryvicker of Wells Fargo Securities said the theme of the NAB meeting in Las Vegas was “Broadcasters are happy people,” and the fact...
Dick Foreman honored for Haiti relief effort
The National Association of Media Brokers (NAMB) surprised one of their own with a special honor this week at their meeting in Las Vegas....
Broadcast Pioneers honored in Las Vegas
“Get over it. These are the good old days,” said Forever Broadcasting co-owner Kerby Confer of people who whine that radio isn’t what it...
Upbeat NAB Show in Las Vegas wrapping up (video)
RBR-TVBR caught up with Commonwealth Broadcasting President and CEO Steve Newberry at the Bellagio Hotel. Newberry, as Joint Board Chairman, was happy to see the increased attendance and upbeat atmosphere
Ribbon cutting ceremony held for Build 2010 House Project during NAB
On Wednesday 4/14 at the NAB Show in Las Vegas, a ribbon cutting ceremony was held to celebrate the framing of a house in...
Eshoo to FCC: Eschew Martin era rules and regulate internet
In an editorial in the San Jose Mercury News, US Rep. Anna Eshoo (D-CA) argued that the win granted Comcast by the DC Circuit...
Univision Futbol app now on Apple’s App Store
Univision Interactive Media announced the availability of its new Univision Futbol App on Apple’s App Store. This comprehensive soccer application for iPhone, iPod touch...
Tribune reorganization plan gets court win
Tribune Company, and only Tribune Company, will be allowed to file a plan of reorganization, according to the Delaware bankruptcy judge handling the case....
NAB Show attendance up 6.5%
The improving economy appears to have boosted attendance at the NAB Show in Las Vegas. As previously reported by RBR-TVBR, major sessions were more...
Cross-ownership will be focus of next FCC workshop
The FCC will be descending into the Tampa-St. Petersburg market 4/20/10 to hold the next workshop tied to its quadrennial review of broadcast ownership...
Genachowski tries to win over broadcasters
Facing a potentially hostile audience, FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski began his first speech to an NAB Show by citing his own broadcaster
NABJ assails loss of newsroom jobs
2009 was not a good year for the journalism business, and numerous jobs were lost. But the National Association of Black Journalists says the...
Tribune tribulations: Restructuring plan called DOA
Top Tribune executives Sam Zell and Randy Michaels were very pleased with a restructuring plan that they say would get the company out of Chapter 11 before year’s end. But several senior creditors don’t
WideOrbit 2009 revenue up 27%
WideOrbit, provider of business management software for media companies announced 2009 revenue growth of more than 27% and record contract backlog growth to more...
Ando, WideOrbit partner for online traffic
Ando Media and WideOrbit announced that Ando’s Campaign Manager will be integrated with WO Traffic, WideOrbit’s sales, traffic and billing system. This partnership allows...