Golf raises $100K for Broadcasters Foundation
Over $100,000 was raised to help broadcasters in need at the 11th Annual Broadcasters Foundation of America Celebrity Golf Tournament, held last week (9/14)...
Obama open to print bailout, down on rudeness
Barack Obama said he would be happy to consider a bill from Sen. Ben Cardin (D-MD) that would attempt to help struggling newspapers, and decried the tendency of media to focus on the
Genachowski calls for open internet
And that means he is endorsing the concept of network neutrality. He says it is neither pro- nor anti-business, nor is it pro- nor anti-consumer, but designed to
Understanding today’s complex BROADCASTING Issues
On July 8, 2002 many in the radio medium thought I lost my marbles by dropping an 18+ year successful weekly RBR report
FCC to reveal rules of the web road
Today the FCC is expected to put out rules for internet carriers that are widely believed to support the concept of network neutrality. The rules would prevent companies that offer internet
NABOB scores FCC Chair
The National Association of Black Owned Broadcasters has revised its conference schedule next week to make room for a new guest speaker: FCC Chairman...
Former Sen. Gordon Smith takes helm at NAB
The National Association of Broadcasters has named Gordon H. Smith as its new President and Chief Executive Officer, replacing David K. Rehr, who left during the summer amid
Emmis gets Nasdaq notice
Look for a bunch of these company notices to be announced in the next few days, now that Nasdaq has reinstituted its rule requiring companies listed for trading to maintain a minimum stock price
Beck is a Time cover boy
Radio/TV talker Glenn Beck finally has something in common with Barack Obama – both have been on the cover of Time magazine. Fresh from...
Breaking: Smith takes helm at NAB
The National Association of Broadcasters has named Gordon H. Smith as its new President and Chief Executive Officer, replacing David K. Rehr, who left...
Tax threat shakes up beverage industry
Sugary drinks make up the latest product category to come under attack of those in Washington who would like to improve the health of the average American, raise money, or both. The drinks take a large
CT Senate: Best of three falls
The US Senate situation in Connecticut has been very unsettled, with Joe Lieberman (I-CT) falling so far from grace within his own party that...
Sirius XM receives Nasdaq warning letter
Sirius XM says it was notified September 15th by Nasdaq that it not in compliance with the exchange’s minimum price rule, which was recently...
Watchdogs petition court for free speech rights
The FCC just revived interest in the Janet Jackson CBS v. FCC case at the Third Circuit; now a pair of watchdogs are teaming...
On Nielsen proposing Live + SD primary stream
Kathy Crawford, Project Reinvention member and former MindShare President/Local Broadcast, commented on our story that The Nielsen Company is proposing to make Live +...