Mediacom lowering leverage the old-fashioned way
The cable/broadband company has earned an upgrade from Moody’s.
DTV America, these Budds are for you
DTV America Corporation is opening its wallet to get a pair of licensed digital LPTVs.
FCC Commissioner: Stop dissing broadcasters
The idea is to get the incentive auction done right, not ASAP.
More time to comment on LPTV
The FCC has granted its request to allow more time for reply comments on its 3rd NPRM on LPTV.
Another option for multicasters
The supply of content for local broadcast stations utilizing digital multicasting is being enriched.
Nexstar notes its acquisition payoff strategy
There are pending television station acquisitions on Nexstar Broadcasting Group’s plate.
Q4 a downer for TV revenue
It can’t be good when a research firm labels a medium’s advertising revenue as “paltry”
Viacom and ESPN slammed for EAS abuse
The embedded emergency alert signal that was sent out over Viacom and ESPN pipes...
NAB wants FCC to stick to Congressional design
NAB states that the FCC is going beyond the law in its design for the incentive auction.
Family Stations spins a TV-to-be
Or maybe it’s a TV not-to-be. Shakespeare’s Hamlet would have a field day...
Rentrak/Kantar link viewing and shopping stats
Rentrak knows what video content people watch and where they watch it; Kantar knows what they buy.
Online MVPD comments sought
The FCC has been considering whether or not to add online program bundling services...
CBS and NFL partner again for Thursdays
CBS had a good run with the National Football League...
Wells Fargo sees potential for Charter
Cable company Charter Communications is a third party to the Comcast/TWC merger...
Comedy offering coming to television
Katz Broadcasting – the name refers to Jonathan Katz, not the rep firm...