Why stop with LPFM?
So now we have a reserved band for non-commercials and we have LPFMs reserved for non-commercials, and we have non-commercials all over the “commercial”...
Some signs of economic moderation
According to one report, local television advertising is starting to show signs of life, in part because price reductions are making it a more attractive option. And the Conference Board thinks bad vibes on the
Drunk junk under fire Down Under
If you think the advertising climate is bad now, imagine it without being able to accept business from manufacturers of alcoholic beverages and junk food. That’s what the media is looking at right now
Harris poll sees consumers loosening up
Are consumers still intent on hunkering down and hanging on to their cash? Well, yes. But the good news is that this thrifty, cautious...
New record label launched in Music City
Monte Lipman, President and CEO of Universal Republic and Scott Borchetta, President and CEO of Big Machine Records LLC, announced the formation of a new label partnership – Republic
On Arbitron…
Arbitron is forcing PPM down the throats of hundreds of broadcasters, jacking up rates 60% during a recession, and apparently that's ok as long as the government stays out of the matter
Morris selling some Arbitron stock
Now that’s he’s left the board of Arbitron, former CEO Steve Morris is also selling some of his stock. He’s established a stock selling plan under SEC Rule 10b5-1. “Morris established this plan in order to
Moody’s sees newspaper biz as out of whack
The ratings agency sees more shutdowns or recapitalizations if newspapers can’t cut overhead and monetize digital outlets. However, Moody’s doesn’t think very many newspapers
Sotomayor reigns Supreme
The nomination of Sonia Sotomayor, who if confirmed would be the first Hispanic justice on the Supreme Court, managed to oust the economic crisis...
FCC Diversity Advisory Committee
The FCC Diversity Advisory Committee should begin its work by first determining how many radio station licenses have been issued to women and minorities and what happened to those stations
Citadel hires Lazard for clean-up duty
Having already said it faces a financial restructuring which may wipe-out current stockholders, Citadel Broadcasting has now hired Lazard Freres & Co. LLC as...
Hearst Corp. completes tender for Hearst-Argyle
All but about 4% of the shares of Hearst-Argyle Television are now owned by Hearst Corporation, which will shortly take it private. The offer...
To find Answers, the FCC should rethink the Question
The recently initiated FCC Diversity Advisory Committee is charged with finding solutions to the perceived lack of women and minorities in broadcast ownership. I believe...
Worst quarter ever for newspapers
Figures posted quietly by the Newspaper Association of America (NAA) show that print and online revenues combined fell 28.3% in Q1 for US newspapers....
Clear Channel Outdoor looking to refi
Not that there are any difficulties in relations with its current lender, Clear Channel Communications. However, Clear Channel Outdoor says it is looking at alternatives as the due date for its $2.5B