Another study says TV/teen bedrooms don't mix
At least, the mix isn't particularly good for the teen. The University of Minnesota School of Public Health finds that 15-18 year olds with...
Cash pours into private equity funds
Despite the soft economy, if not an outright recession, Dow Jones Private Equity Analyst reports that US private equity firms raised 58.5 billion bucks in Q1, up nearly 32% from 44.3 billion a year ago.
DOJ sues Fox over indecency fines
Well, it looks like the government is doing just what News Corp.’s Fox Broadcasting had recently dared them to do: “Make us pay.” DOJ...
Yippie-Ki-Yay…
Clear Channel vs the Bankers and a shotgun wedding closing. A deal that was planned with smoke screens and just about ending like a Bruce Willis movie.
XM/Sirius critics grab their megaphones
"As an analyst that has studied the telecommunications business for almost two decades, I am absolutely baffled by the nonsensical explanation employed by the...
Liberty Media boosts DirecTV stake
Liberty Media already owns effective control of DirecTV through the 41% stake it bought from News Corporation, but Liberty is now pushing close to...
New political hooker scandal
There’s not likely to be any dramatic resignation this time, since it is the politician’s spouse who was caught by the cops. Newspapers in...
AFTRA to start talks with AMPTP 4/28
The American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (AFTRA) announced it will start contract talks Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) on...
A battle over content pricing
Entertainment is a major part of the economy in California, and SB 1765 has become the fulcrum in a battle pitting studios and broadcasters against various entertainment unions.
Robbins to keynote NAB
Academy Award-winning actor and critically acclaimed screenwriter, director and producer Tim Robbins will deliver the opening keynote speech on Monday, April 14 at the...
What do “The Colbert Report” and “Frontline” have in common?
Both are winners of George Foster Peabody Awards for distinguished achievement and meritorious public service by broadcasters. Four local TV stations are also among...
Ivie to be honored in Vegas
Chances are you’ve never met George Ivie, but as Executive Director and CEO of the Media Rating Council (MRC) he plays an important role...
Rooney strikes a blow for free speech
Rooney said that the FCC should just leave broadcasters alone. In his opinion, most people do not want foul language on TV, and since broadcasters are in the business of serving most people, they will steer clear of it as a simple business calculation.
Strong quarter for radio at Liberman
LBI Media, the parent company of Liberman Broadcasting, reported that Q4 net revenues increased 0.5% to 27.7 million, primarily due to higher ad revenue...
Fools rush in…
Jim Taszarek had us going for a minute or two with an item in his TazMedia email claiming that just before he was forced...