Verizon beefs up FiOS TV with YouTube, Internet Radio
Verizon is taking the next step in redefining the way people watch TV by adding YouTube to its FiOS TV Internet Video capabilities. Qualified...
CBS Interactive’s “Live on Letterman” webcast to feature MGMT
The "Live on Letterman" music series returns with Brooklyn's own Indie Rock band MGMT, who will perform a "Live on Letterman" webcast concert from...
Another day, another political target list
Former Republican presidential primary contender Gary L. Bauer is now the Chairman of Campaign for Working Families, and he will be using that platform...
Scripps sells “Peanuts” and other characters licensing
E.W. Scripps Company has found a buyer for the United Media Licensing business that it put up for sale in February. Iconix Brand Group...
North Carolina air wars heat up for a week
The primaries in North Carolina are scheduled for Tuesday 5/4/10, and candidates seeking to run against incumbent Sen. Richard Burr (R-NC) are expected to...
NBC Sports, Daily Racing Forum partner online
NBC Sports Digital and Daily Racing Form announced an agreement which will enlist "America's Turf Authority" to provide digital content in a co-branded online...
Tea Party invites some legislators, snubs others
The Tea Party Express has its likes and dislikes – if a politician is on the wrong list, they will be targeted to join the ranks of the unemployed this November
Three bidders for Philadelphia newspapers
The Philadelphia Inquirer reports that three groups submitted bids to buy Philadelphia Newspapers LLC, the owner of the Inquired and Philadelphia Daily News, which...
Democrats getting ready to tee up campaign finance bill
Seeking to keep a lid on corporate and PAC spending on elections in the wake of the Supreme Court’s landmark Citizens United ruling, Democrats in the Senate and House are working in
More industry observations from the Wells Fargo Securities analysts
We previously reported on broadcasting ad business observations from Wells Fargo Securities analysts Marci Ryvicker (equities) and Bishop Cheen (high-yield bonds) after their return from the NAB show
Survey says TV getting the hang of the web, radio not so much
A new study from the Radio Television Digital News Association and Hofstra University finds that more TV stations are now turning their websites into...
SIRIUS XM Radio coming to Android smartphones
SIRIUS XM Radio announced that a free app for Android-powered smartphones will be available in May, giving consumers access to over 120 channels of...
Emmis Interactive signs NYSBA
Emmis Interactive has signed an agreement with the New York State Broadcasters Association (NYSBA) to consult with their 300+ member stations. EI will provide...
Barclays raises CBS estimates
With CBS Corporation due to report its Q1 financial results on May 5th, Barclays Capital analyst Anthony DiClemente has raised his earnings expectations. As...
Conservative group targets Democratic reps
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee has a huge cash-on-hand lead over the National Republican Congressional Committee, but at least one national interest group is...