Univision announces sponsors for Latin Grammys
The Latin Recording Academy has partnered with numerous major corporate sponsors for the 10th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards and surrounding events. The event will...
Broadcasters want Review to focus on competition
The best way to serve the public interest in the crowded modern media arena is to make sure that free over-the-air broadcasting can operate...
President Barack Obama puts star power on arts committee
The President’s Committee on the Arts & Humanities is a place where the POTUS can reward some big name celebrity supporters with a real-life...
Pandora adds Facebook, Twitter sharing
Pandora has added a sharing toolbar to its player that lets users share songs or stations via Facebook and Twitter. The first time you...
Analysts applaud Viacom results
Viacom reported Q3 results that exceeded expectations and had analysts cheering. From Anthony DiClemente of Barclays Capital: “Viacom reported operating income (OI) and EPS solidly
Belo Corporation offering bonds
Along with announcing on Tuesday that it was refinancing its bank credit facility, Belo Corporation announced plans to offer $250-275 million in senior notes...
CBS Outdoor amps up for The Yankees
In celebration of the World Series, CBS Outdoor is using 40 of its 57" LCD screens throughout Manhattan to help New Yorkers keep score...
Watchdogs look at ownership rules
Day Two of the FCC media ownership workshop featured the public interest community. The panel included five watchdogs, one of which was noted former...
Broadcasting: Significant or marginalized
Tuesday 11/3/09 was the watchdog round at day two of the FCC’s three-day media ownership workshop tied to its Quadrennial Review of the rules. The polar opposite positions for the day were
Writers Guild: Internet users will pay for quality news
In comments to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on how journalism will survive in the digital age, the Writers Guild of America, East (WGAE) laments the fact that many of its members
The issue: Promoting diversity or protecting free speech
Diversity, localism and competition. Those are the issues on the table as the FCC looks once again at media ownership rules. At least one witness at the Media Ownership Workshop: Policy
Copps issues challenge to responsible broadcasters
The stance of Democratic Commissioner Michael Copps on media ownership is well known. He is a harsh critic of media consolidation, and sees very...
Independent internet radio is catching on
Audience members are uncovering new independent online stations every day. They find one and then look for more. Now read on and begin to formulate your business internet plan. Clear Channel's
Layoffs on the way at Assoicated Press
About a year ago, the Associated Press decided it needed to trim payroll by about 10%. That gave it time to whittle away at...
FCC opens probe into future of journalism
Acting on recommendations of the Knight Commission, the FCC has hired former journalist and internet-entrepreneur Steven Waldman to head up