John Dingell

Where, O Where Did the Quad Review Go?

For those of you wondering about the status on the 2010 Quadrennial Review

Ratings agencies like Univision refinancing moves

Univision Communications is set to sell $600 million in senior secured notes due 2019, using the proceeds to redeem some more expensive notes which otherwise would come due in 2014. Both Moody
Buffalo City Hall

Scripps’ Buffalo Affiliate Loses A Key News Anchor

WKBW-7 news anchor Ashley Rowe, who arrived from Ontario with much promise, is leaving the ABC affiliate owned by The E.W. Scripps Co.
Money

Washington Post: TV great, cable grows, print sputters

The three communication businesses of The Washington Post Company posted vastly different results during Q3 2012. Broadcast television easily led the way, thanks to...

Rush Renewal: Three More Years With Cumulus

Cumulus and Limbaugh have extended the love for another three years, keeping him at 33 Cumulus-owned affiliates

GM tentatively settles with UAW

"This agreement helps us close the fundamental competitive gaps that exist in our business,' said GM Chairman/CEO Rick Wagoner. "The projected competitive improvements in...

Bob Cohen dead at 58

Scarborough Research reports that its former President, Bob Cohen, has lost his battle with cancer. He was 58. Cohen had taken a leave of absence...

NAMB elects new officers

The National Association of Media Brokers (NAMB) elected a new slate of officers at its semi-annual meeting during the NAB/RAB Radio Show in Orlando....
Brett Goldstein

‘Roy Kent’ To Delve Into Creating Top Content At NAB Show

On April 17, Brett Goldstein will share with NAB Show attendees his process in creating compelling content that resonates with audiences — something integrally important to broadcast radio and TV, let alone digital media choices siphoning audiences away from the thousands of NAB members in attendance at the Las Vegas affair.

CBS News unveils new journalism diversity initiatives

Sean McManus, President CBS News and Sports, announced an array of new initiatives by CBS News designed to further promote diversity and excellence in...

Big Ben gets transparent

Federal Reserve chief Ben Bernanke announced a move to provide more public disclosure of the inner workings of the Fed. Instead of issuing economic...

Second Circuit Strikes Down FCC Indecency Policy

A panel of the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit has struck down the FCC

Blueprint for re-thinking and winning: Joining 2011

Big snowstorm in Chicago. Watched hour after hour of TV News. The "sheep" factor is astounding. Here are some thoughts on addressing

Payola And Plugola (FCC Fines Made Easy!)

Can You Be On The Take? Sure, But ... Let's Review In Case You Forgot. So, the record promoter comes by the station and offers you two box seats

Public TV Advocacy Group Elects Board Officers, Trustees

Andrew Russell, President/CEO of PBS SoCal and KCET in Los Angeles, has been re-elected Chair of America's Public Television Stations (APTS). What are the other updates for this organization? We have the details.