YouTube deputizes citizen journalists
And professional journalists aren’t just taking note, they’re taking advantage. YouTube Direct is a “virtual assignment desk” that the pros can use to not...
Ray Rodriguez immortalized at Univision
Retired President and COO Ray Rodrigues was back at Univision Communications Thursday as the company dedicated its Miami network operations center as “The Ray...
Philadelphia newspaper auction on hold
The US Third Circuit Court of Appeals has agreed to hear an appeal of a lower court order that barred creditors of the Philadelphia...
J. Ralph Carter dead at 61
For nearly 40 years, J. Ralph Carter was a fixture in radio and television in his hometown of Pueblo, CO. Now, KOAA-TV (NBC) reports...
On Citadel pulling “Timeless” format
I knew it was over for the format when I tuned in a while ago and heard a fat lady singing. Although I certainly feel terrible for anyone who has
Panel endorses LPFM, SHVERA
The Senate Commerce Committee approved a five-bill slate by voice vote, sending a bill encouraging LPFM and the satellite reauthorization bill on their way forward. S. 592 the Local Community Radio
Fort Hood still tops news rankers
The shootings at Fort Hood was the top story among US journalism outlets for the second week in a row, although this time it...
NBC.com launches voice app for desktop
NBC.com has debuted the “NBC.com Communicator,” a fan platform developed by Itibiti Systems that offers users an exclusive, one-stop mix of custom NBC content,...
Newspaper may be down, but it’s not out
Three out of four US consumers are still reading either a print or online version of a newspaper, according to a new study out from Scarborough
57 laid off at the Associated Press
The News Media Guild is calling it “Black Tuesday at AP.” The union says it has received official notice from the Associated Press that...
Independent voters unhappy, Won’t Re-Elect Washington Officials
Half of Independents won’t Re-Elect Washington Officials Who Vote for Healthcare Reform, Rest of Country Tends to AgreeMost Want Smaller Government; Political Correctness Hurting...
Murdoch among those appearing at FTC
December 1-2, 2009 is rapidly approaching – that’s when the Federal Trade Commission is going to convene its two-day exploration of a viable future...
On Citadel pulling “Timeless”
Just last week, Citadel in an effort to cut massive expenses so they say…has decided to eliminate the Timeless format…the only one in their entire arsenal that targets the 45+ demographic. They used the excuse that advertising agencies were
MySpace in talks with Imeem
WSJ reports MySpace is in early negotiations to buy online-music service Imeem, as the struggling social-networking site tries to ramp up its music and...
CBS keeps paying its dividend
As one of the few broadcasting companies to continue to pay cash dividends to shareholders since the recession hit, CBS Corporation is still sending...