MMTC makes contribution to Howard U.
The Minority Media and Telecommunications Council (MMTC) has donated $175,000 to help strengthen the John H. Johnson School of Communications’ initiatives at Howard University...
DGA enters California gubernatorial fray
The Democratic Governors Association is sending a helping hand to Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jerry Brown in the form of taking on the two wealthy individuals battling for the Republican candidacy. It’s initiating a research project and dedicated
Both radio and TV improving for Journal Communications
“Broadcast had a good quarter,” declared Journal Communications CEO Steve Smith as he reported to Wall Street on Q4. Both radio and television saw...
Webinar set for “Citizens United: New Opportunities for Broadcasters”
Womble Carlyle's Communications and Political Law Groups, the Ten State Broadcaster Associations on the broadcasters’ Amicus Curiae Brief in the Citizens United v. Federal...
News Corporation shakes up MySpace
News Corporation announced that Owen Van Natta will step down from his position as MySpace CEO, effective immediately. He will be replaced by newly-elevated co-Presidents Mike Jones and Jason Hirschhorn, who will each report to Jon Miller
News Corporation sells Dow Jones Indexes
Dow Jones & Company announced a deal with CME Group to form a joint venture to operate a global financial index services business. In short, Dow Jones
Journal directs its attention away from direct marketing
Multimedia mass communicator Journal Communications has cut a pair of deals that are sending its direct marketing operation PrimeNet to new owners. One of...
Rick Dees selects Modulation Index for mobile radio app
Modulation Index announced that Rick Dees selected its custom Internet radio app service to supply the new Dees Digital Network iPhone app. Listeners can...
PA-12 may hold May special election for Murtha’s seat
The passing of John Murtha (D-PA) has opened up the prospect of a special election to fill the seat before November, and the smart money right now appears to be on 5/18/10, when the state already has primary elections scheduled. The reason
Recalls hurting Toyota brand
Toyota consideration and interest has dropped even further in the past week as the company continues to issue massive recall announcements, according to the latest Kelley Blue Book (KBB) Market
Four Words to Shake up the Radio Industry
"Local Advertising on Pandora" is not exactly a phrase you want to acknowledge, and my guess is it won't be by many of broadcast radio's elite troops. Just keep
Nexstar takes its content mobile
Nexstar Broadcasting Group signed a deal which brings its news, video and content from its 33 local community web portals to mobile users
Republican House hopefuls gaining intramural stature
An aggressive Republican approach to contesting Democrat-held and open seats in the US House of Representatives is moving ahead, with
Consumers pull back after holiday splurge
Retail sales over the holidays closed out a very difficult 2009 on a somewhat positive note, as American consumers decided to open their wallets...
Six to be honored by The Broadcasters Foundation
The Broadcasters Foundation of America has announced the recipients of the 2010 Ward L. Quaal Pioneer Awards, to be presented during the National Association of Broadcasters...