The News of David Rehr
The news of David Rehr’s resignation as Eddie Fritts’ replacement at the NAB was not nearly as surprising as the instant analysis from people in the media who are not actually in the business of
David Rehr’s Resignation
David Rehr’s departure couldn’t have come at a worse time. David is the quintessential “Washington Insider”. Unfortunately, his heft and clout proceed from his roots in the Republican Party
Swine flu changes complexion of newshole
The pirates of Somalia briefly took the journalistic media's attention away from a hard focus on the economic crisis awhile back, and now the...
Flu telethon raised $100K
Liberman Broadcasting announced that its successful telethon on Friday night raised nearly $100,000 to aid Mexican victims of the swine flu epidemic. "Siempre Unidos"...
Entravision Q1 down $14 million
Entravision’s Q1 net revenue decreased to $41.7 million for the three-month period ended March 31, 2009 from $55.7 million for the three-month period ended...
Spirited campaign drawing $$$ to VA
Virginia holds its own elections in odd years, away from the federal races. While Democrats are waging a spirited and well-financed three-way primary battle,...
Job opening at NAB as Rehr exits
Amid growing tension with the NAB Board, David Rehr agreed Wednesday to resign as President and CEO of the National Association of Broadcasters. Rehr has served in the post three years and four months
Insurance good for Lincoln, but not radio
Lincoln Financial Group saw its stock soar Wednesday, after announcing insurance results that were better than Wall Street expected. Even so, the company reported...
Boston Globe lives on
The New York Times Company reached a tentative agreement with the last, and largest of the unions at the Boston Globe, averting a threatened shutdown of the money-losing daily. The Globe reported that
Breaking News: David Rehr leaving NAB
RBR/TVBR has learned that David Rehr will exit NAB early next month after serving as President and CEO for a little over three years....
Disney revenues and earnings fall
But even though earnings plunged sharply, the earnings per share of 43 cents (excluding special items) still beat Wall Street expectations by three cents....
Safe harbor for ED ads?
House members Jim Moran (D-VA) and Robert Brady (D-PA) have introduced a bill – H.R. 2175 – that would prohibit the airing of any...
No room for broadcasters
On John Kerry’s (D-MA) Future of Journalism hearing to be held today (Wednesday) at 2:30PM. The witness list includes one watchdog, two Internet services...
Will “Cash for Clunkers” trickle down to broadcasters?
A quintet of House members have a bill in the works which addresses the green goal of taking gas-guzzling vehicles off the road, will...
NABEF taking applications for mentoring program
The NAB Education Foundation (NABEF) is now accepting applications for the Connections Mentoring Initiative, a free, year-long leadership development and mentoring fellowship program. The...