Les Moonves: ‘You Can’t Live Without CBS’
Nary a word was said on CBS Radio, which is now on track for a Q1 2017 spinoff from CBS Corp.
Sen. Markey To Comcast: Show Me The Coverage
The shift of NBC affiliation from WHDH-7 in Boston to a New Hampshire station boosted by an LPTV station in Boston is at issue
Viacom: An ‘Incredible Company’ With ‘Clear Issues’
Interim CEO Robert Bakish talks up Viacom at the UBS conference, while a new head of global content distribution is named
NAB To FCC: Reevaluate Your Media Ownership Rules
The NAB sent the FCC a 32-page petition for reconsideration of its quadrennial review of its broadcast ownership rules
LIN Television Extends Change Of Control Offer
The offer was scheduled to expire at 11:59 p.m. Eastern on Nov. 30. It has been extended to 11:59 p.m. Eastern on Dec. 7
On Walden Pond: Oregon Rep New House E&C Chair
Oregon Congressman Greg Walden officially got the nod to succeed Rep. Fred Upton on Thursday
Reverse Auction Ends Stage 3 With $40B Clearing Cost
The new clearing target is 108 MHz, representing 80 MHz of licensed spectrum.
Are Analysts Newly Wary Of Viacom?
Two analysts cut their ratings on Viacom shares on increased suspicions that a reunification with CBS isn't happening
This Toledo TV Station Is Set For Out-Of-State Control
Master control and tech aspects for the newscasts of Toledo, Ohio's NBC affiliate are soon to be handled by a South Bend, Ind., station
‘Bland and Boxy’ New Digs For Tribune Media?
WGN America, WGN-9, and Tribune Studios are heading to the opposite side of the Chicago River
How A Noncomm Unified Its Broadcast Management Platform
APM implemented ProTrack Radio, a product offering from Myers.
What’s In Store For NAB Show Shanghai Attendees?
The NAB is heading back to China to share innovative technology and the latest trends among global business and tech leaders.
Viacom’s Third Interim CEO Seeks Better Internal Culture
A chat with Reuters by Bob Bakish comes as MTV gives VH1's head of unscripted shows additional duties under Chris McCarthy
FCC Gears Up For Stage 3 Of Forward Auction
Forward Auction bidders should be prepared for bidding to begin on Monday, Dec. 5, the FCC said in a Monday announcement
Midwest Close To Closing With Initial Grant
Midwest received an initial grant from the FCC for its purchase of a group of stations in Minnesota. Closing is expected by Dec. 31