My take on Air America’s demise
Several years ago my company, MMTC Media Brokers, represented Air America when it considered acquiring O&Os. From my perspective as a media broker
Jim Quello, former FCC Commissioner, passes at 95
Long-time FCC Commissioner James Quello has passed at the age of 95. He put in over 23 years at the FCC in a tenure...
Gloves are off: War of words continues over an award
On Friday 1/22/10, Friday’s RBR-TVBR published broadcaster Dennis Jackson’s strong viewpoint about the
Legal eagle-eye view of SCOTUS campaign decision
The Supreme Court [1/21/10] swept aside federal laws that ban political spending by corporations in candidate elections. The ruling in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission struck down
Obama: Year in Review, Americans Are Fed Up
The gains in Americans portfolio were once again wiped out and sent back to March 2009 levels.The shot from the senate race in Massachusetts...
NASA extends the internet into space
Astronauts aboard the International Space Station received a special software upgrade this week - personal access to the Internet and the World Wide Web...
Performers announced for Univision’s “Unidos Por Haiti”
Univision announced additional performers confirmed to join “Sábado Gigante’s” Don Francisco for the network’s special “Unidos Por Haití” (United for Haiti). Spanish singer/songwriter Alejandro...
Law firm calls SCOTUS ruling a win for broadcasters
The law firm of Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice, PLLC filed a brief on Citizens United v. FEC on behalf of 10 state broadcaster...
RBR-TVBR analysis: Why Air America failed
In the wake of Air America Media shutting down, there has been much gnashing of teeth over the loss of a “progressive” counter to the allegedly
RockMeTV.com, Times Square Arts Center present streamed Haiti telecast
“Bring Back the Smiles to Haiti” will be presented on Saturday January 23 at The Times Square Arts Center NYC. The excitement begins at...
DOJ orders newspaper merger breakup
In the same week that MediaNews Group announced plans to file Chapter 11 for its newspaper holding company, Affiliated Media, it’s been ordered
Washington Post Company boosts dividend
For the second time this week, a media company has increased the dividend payment on its stock. The latest move is by the Washington...
Bob Cohen Strategies launches
Bob Cohen announced the launch of Bob Cohen Strategies, LLC. The new company will build on his 30+ of experience in the media, sports...
Indecency: NYT sides with free speech
The New York Times editorial page has taken note of recent arguments over fleeting indecency. Its assessment: the FCC’s rules are hopelessly vague. And...
SCOTUS opens up campaign cash portal
As expected, the Supreme Court struck down prohibitions on corporations, and likely unions as well, from spending their money in support of or