Small market operator reports results
The small markets where penny stock company Debut Broadcasting Corporation operates appear to be holding up fairly well. But the company’s Q2 revenue decline was similar to that of other publicly traded
Allbritton decline barely into double-digits
Compared to what some other broadcasters have reported for the April-June quarter, the 10.4% revenue decline at Allbritton Communications doesn’t look so bad. The broadcast ad decline was
Employees likely out of luck in Trib meltdown
If employees of the Tribune Company ESOP choose the channel Charlie Brown, they may well be saying, “I went out to Wall Street with a piece of a legendary
Cox consolidates operations
Multimedia Cox says digital is blurring the lines between media, and with that in mind, it is bringing its radio, television and newspaper operations together under one roof. Key execs definitely figure into the new
Sony, Best Buy to deliver new line of audio products
Representing nearly two years of cooperation in market research and engineering efforts, Sony Electronics and Best Buy announced the new "ALTUS" audio product line....
CBS takes video to print for fall season campaign
CBS announced the first-ever use of video in a print ad. The VIP (Video-in-Print) technology, will be packaged in a print ad spread in the Fall TV preview issue of Entertainment Weekly
Fix Economy First, People Feel They Have Lost Their Voice
Slowdown, Fix the Economy First Then Healthcare Townhall meeting reaction to healthcare reform as seen on TV newscasts appears to be grounded in grass...
Media examines health care
Newspapers and online news sources actually thought that the ongoing economic crisis was still the #1 story in America, according to the Project for...
SF pols hate hate speech
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors wants the FCC to conduct an investigation of broadcast hate speech, including public hearings, and it further wants...
Zell exit rumors percolate
The IRS and Department of Labor are investigating Tribune. A private law firm may do so as well. Some think the company is more likely to be splintered than salvaged. So rumors that the
Beck continues to hemorrhage advertisers
Eight more clients have asked that their commercial messages stay away from Glen Beck’s Fox News Channel program, bringing the total number of former advertisers to 20. The latest members of
Triton Digital Media acquires Enticent
Triton Digital, provider of digital services to the radio industry and the digital operating unit of Triton Media Group, has expanded its presence in...
Univision’s Q2 TV flat; Radio down 19%
Univision Communications’ Q2 revenues were $519.5 million, down 4% from $541.4 million in Q2 2008. The Television division was nearly flat at $414.4 million for the quarter, up slightly
Chapter 11, condensed
Readers Digest is surprising none of its lenders as it seeks Chapter 11 protection; they have all signed on to the plan in advance....
Wal-Mart gets a big Kiss
“Sonic Boom” is soon to be released by iconic 70s Rock act Kiss, and it’s going to use Wal-Mart and Sam’s Club to introduce...