Net neutrality: Everybody has one
Opinions – we’re talking opinions, ladies and gentlemen. On one side are the people who think that the small innovators, entrepreneurs and creators need ultimate protection from discrimination from the
News job losses outpacing the general economy
Unity: Journalists of Color has been tracking lost journalism jobs in the past year – all jobs, not just those held by minorities –...
Wall Street not yet excited about GE
An analyst’s upgrade and speculation about what Vivendi will do with its 20% stake in NBC Universal has not gotten traders excited about General
Terrorism workshop set for Wednesday
Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano will be speaking Wednesday as the Radio Television News Directors foundation conducts a workshop in Baltimore – “News...
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