Pittsburgh media mobilize for “The Promise”
The area's major television network affiliates, newspapers and an outdoor board company have joined together to advocate for community-wide support for “The Pittsburgh Promise” as a transformative educational
There’s always a light at the end of the tunnel
When the going gets tough, the tough get going. I refuse to join the group that has nothing but a bleak outlook. What have you ever gotten for being negative?
FCC unanimous on collecting ownership data
The three white men who currently comprise the FCC agreed that the Commission needs to do a better job of gathering data on minority and female ownership of radio and television stations
Media give economy a rest
Not much of a rest, mind you, but the financial crisis took a back seat to Obama's trip abroad for the G20 Summit and...
CBS keeps the dividends flowing
After drastically cutting its quarterly dividend a couple of months ago, shareholders have to be relieved that the board of directors at CBS Corporation has, for the second time, declared a dividend payout at
Marin Institute publishes OOH Alcohol advertising guide
Marin Institute, the alcohol industry watchdog, released the country's first guide to restricting out-of-home (OOH) alcohol advertising. The organization says the guide will help...
FTC targets mortgage scammers
The Federal Trade Commission has yet another shady business category in its sights: mortgage modification and bankruptcy prevention services, which target consumers whose home...
Cumulus Media Partners completes debt swap
Cumulus Media Partners (CMP) has reduced its debt by completing a swap for most of its senior subordinated notes. Even so, Moody’s Investors Service maintains its negative outlook and says
S&P worries about CBS
The long-term credit ratings of CBS Corporation have been placed on “CreditWatch” by Standard & Poor's Ratings Services with an eye to a downgrade. That, after downgrading the company’s short-term
Another artist running on empty after #1 hit
Members of Congress – before you try to step in between radio and musicians, don’t you think you should at least take a look at the horrific history of trouble
A glimmer across the pond?
A British media watchdog notes that 45% of all companies plan on reduced their advertising budgets during Q1 2009, but counts that as a...
FCC opens window for expiring CPs
If a CP permit expires, that CP is null and void – regardless of an attempt to sell it to a new owner with the wherewithal to actually get it built
ESPN and Tecate announce boxing sponsorship
ESPN and Tecate beer announced a sponsorship agreement that aligns Tecate with ESPN's Spanish and English-language boxing content on TV, online and on radio;...
Making the case for performance royalties
Broadcasters feel they hold up their fair share of the bargain when it comes to their relationship with musicians. Yes, musicians/labels provide the
NAB Board election results
The ballots have been cast and counted. Here are the broadcasters who will be sitting on the NAB Radio Board of Directors and Television...