Blizzard Boosts On-Demand Viewing
People along the East Coast watched a lot of on-demand television and movies as they waited for the blizzard to end.
What’s Behind the Rogers Layoffs?
Canada’s Rogers Media plans to cut a total of 200 jobs next week.
Q4 TV Ad Spend Up
Television TV ad spending jumped 13% in the fourth quarter.
Alabama TV Station Spectrum Bid Considered in Sale
Channel 30 WLGA(TV), Opelika, Ala. has been sold, pending FCC approval.
The Story Behind FCC’s OK of 4 From Reiten to Nexstar
Why did FCC okay sale of 4 Reiten TVs to Nexstar?
Mental Health Exam Ordered for Viacom/CBS’ Redstone
A Los Angeles judge has ordered Viacom/CBS Chair Summer Redstone to undergo a mental exam.
Cox, Meredith Seek Financial Efficiencies in Co-Op
Cox Media Group & Meredith form co-op for buying efficiencies.
Nexstar Boosts Quarterly Dividend
Nexstar's board okayed a 26.3% rise in quarterly cash dividend to 24 cents/share of common stock.
Why is The Repack Deadline Like Bad Car Repair?
NAB President/CEO Gordon Smith discussed the incentive auction & TV repack at MMTC event.
Ryvicker: Broadcast Fundamentals Strong
Wells Fargo analyst Marci Ryvicker says broadcast fundamentals are strong.
Coalition Forms to Fight Charter/TWC/Bright House
Stop Mega Cable Coalition forms o fight Charter/TWC/Bright House deal.
Why TV is a Lock for More Ad Dollars in 2016
Marketers will return to the table with broadcasters in 2016 & specifically with dollars for TV ads.
If This Passes, What Extra Political Ad Hoops Could You be Jumping Through
Some 168 House Dems want FCC to crack down on political ad disclosure.
Nielsen to Expand Social Ratings to Measure TV Facebook Talk
Nielsen’s “Social Content Ratings,” will measure video program-related conversation on Twitter & Facebook.
Redstone’s Compensation Slashed
Viacom says chair Summer Redstone’s executive compensation package was cut 85% in FY2015.