Alfonso Ribeiro To Host Hearst Show on ABC Stations
The new series debuts weekend mornings starting April 6 on ABC-owned and affiliated stations as part of the “Weekend Adventure” E/I program block and is hosted by the longtime star of various family-friendly programming known for his time on "Fresh Prince of Bel Air."
More doubts about radio groups
Several Wall Street analysts came out with updates yesterday cutting their estimates for Emmis, following last week's quarterly conference call. One also reduced estimates...
FCC grants more time for indecency comments
The FCC’s request for opinion on how it should move forward on indecency has been filling its virtual mailbox, but at least one interested...
Comment on the FCC proposing limits
Joseph Emert's comment on the FCC proposing limits on the number of applications one entity can file in the upcoming NCE FM window (8/14/07...
NABJ snares Shirley Sherrod as convention speaker
Newsmaker Shirley Sherrod is set to appear before thousands of journalists on Thursday, July 29 at the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) Annual...
Renewed efforts to free American journalist
Roxana Saberi, who reported for NPR, Fox News, the BBC and other outlets, remains in an Iranian prison, now charged as a spy. US...
Ad Levels up 122%+ Over 2012
Ad levels in this presidential battle are way up over 2012.
Clear Channel Outdoor looking to refi
Not that there are any difficulties in relations with its current lender, Clear Channel Communications. However, Clear Channel Outdoor says it is looking at alternatives as the due date for its $2.5B
Red Sox Radio Voice Chosen For Frick Award
The Ford C. Frick Award is presented annually for excellence in broadcasting by the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum. Next year, it will be awarded to the radio voice of the Boston Red Sox.
Divide and prosper
There's still time to get in on a 13% increase in dividend payouts at Walt Disney Co. You have until 12/7/07 to become a...
Roark Elected to Broadcasters Foundation Board
The President of Content Development and Integration for CBS News & Stations has been elected to the Board of Directors for the non-profit organization with a mission to improve the quality of life and maintain the personal dignity of those in the broadcast profession who find themselves in acute need.
Companies embracing transparency on political spending
A new study shows that despite the recent Supreme Court Citizens United ruling, which is expected to unleash a flood of new spending into...
Optimism and attendance high at the NAB Show
No numbers have been released, but attendance appears to have rebounded at the NAB Show, just as business is rebounding for broadcasters, who are generally upbeat at the gathering in Las Vegas. The worries are about Washington, where
NATPE Global Preps For January Return With New Hires
NATPE Global is confirming "a slew of appointments rounding out the team" ahead of its return to South Florida in January 2024. The new venue: the InterContinental Hotel in downtown Miami, rather than the Fontainebleau Hotel in Miami Beach.
More XM fun
The Consumer Coalition for Competition in Satellite Radio Watchdog (C3SR), which observers say have more in common with business interests than consumers, has filed...