Legal eagle view of broadcast phone calls
Clear Channel’s recent $12K fine for putting a call siphoned out of the voicemail of one of its air talents attracted the legal-eagle-eyed interest of
Broadcasters and politicians mourn Snow
Tony Snow’s long battle with cancer came to an end Saturday. He was only 53. His career had taken him in and out of the White House, behind a radio microphone and in front of TV cameras
More congratulations
Hundreds if not thousands of broadcasters owe you thanks, congratulations and best wishes on your anniversary. You kept us all up to date on the news and buzz of our industry and
Tony Snow dead at 53
Former White House press secretary and veteran broadcaster Tony Snow has died at age 53 after a long battle with cancer. CNN had recently...
Campaign cash war shaping up?
The warchest of John McCain (R-AZ) is expected to show $22M in June income, while Barack Obama (D-IL) is expected to announce income for...
Bounceback: XM/Sirius
It's no secret that RBR has been a vocal opponent of the proposed XM/Sirius merger. Truth be told, any good attorney could argue either side with substance and aplomb
Martin wants XM-Sirius vote on August 1st
FCC Chairman Kevin Martin (R), told reporters Friday he wants the merger vote at the next Commission meeting, but that’s still a hope, not...
Immelt in spin cycle
General Electric is looking to do a big spin-off. No, it’s not NBC Universal. GE CEO Jeff Immelt yesterday announced that the company may...
Alta calls in the Cavalry
First Broadcasting Investment Partners, one of the many broadcast holdings of Alta Communications, is merging its spectrum innovation assets with Cavalry Media Services. The...
XM/Sirius endgame rumors in hyperdrive
The rumor mill has it that the FCC has alerted representatives of XM and Sirius to have all hands on deck for the remainder...
Congratulations
25 years is not an easy milestone to reach in the business of reporting on Radio or Television. It’s highly competitive and cries out for investments in time, capital, and a willingness to frequently express opinions
Tax certificate hearing in the offing?
That’s the word from the National Association of Black Owned Broadcasters, which itself is gearing up for its 32nd Annual Fall Broadcast Management Conference...
Another issue group announces media plans
Vets for Freedom says the money has to spend can be measured in the multi-millions of dollars, and it plans to spread that around...
Jim Thompson new Prez of Broadcasters Foundation
Veteran television and radio executive Jim Thompson will take over as President of the Broadcasters Foundation of America, effective August 4th. The foundation had...
Credit likely to remain tight for rest of 2008
Jeff Kilrea Co-President, Corporate Finance at CapitalSource Finance LLC is the latest lending expert to check in as RBR/TVBR assesses the credit markets for...