FCC sets auction rules vote; issues fact sheet
The FCC is planning a 5/15 vote on the ground rules for the broadcast incentive auction. Under the
Getting the incentive auction right
Few FCC policies have generated more attention than the Incentive Auction. “Groundbreaking,”
“SNL” to celebrate 40 years
Past and present cast members, as well as special and musical guests from the show’s 40-year run, will appear on the telecast, with the specific lineup of guests to be determined in the coming months.
Analysis: Bruce Beckner on Aereo advocacy
Aereo recently launched “ProtectMyAntenna.org,” an educational and advocacy site
Aereo launches ProtectMyAntenna.org
ProtectMyAntenna.org is an educational and advocacy site that aims to provide basic information
The Washington Post editors back Comcast-TWC merger
The Washington Post editorial board is calling on the Obama administration to approve and
NBCU to create shows for digital push
NBCUniversal is launching what it calls a “robust original video programming initiative” focused on
Dish to issue $2 million in refunds to customers
Dish Network will reimburse Washington state customers about $2 million for a surcharge
Beckner: Questions on NAB and Aereo
Bruce Beckner, Owner at Garvey Schubert Barer, had some thoughts and questions from the WSJ article regarding broadcasters’ “Plan B” for
Broadcasters want a “Plan B” for Aereo
Major broadcasters are considering contingency plans in case they lose the high-stakes Supreme Court
Report: Bidding rules clearing up for spectrum auction
Federal officials plan to reserve up to a third of licenses sold in a TV airwaves auction next year for
Comcast buys all of FEARnet
Comcast has bought out its partners in the JV--Sony Pictures Entertainment and Lionsgate Entertainment—to take 100%
Les Moonves shares his vision
Leslie Moonves is Chairman and CEO CBS Corporation. He joined CBS in July 1995 as president of CBS Entertainment. From 1998-2003, he was President and CEO at CBS Television, then was promoted to Chairman and CEO of CBS Corp. in 2003. He now oversees the CBS Television Network, The CW, CBS Television Stations, CBS Television Studios, CBS Television Distribution, Showtime, CBS Radio, CBS Records, CBS Outdoor, Simon & Schuster, CBS Interactive, CBS Home Entertainment, CBS Films and more. During his tenure, CBS became America's most-watched network. RBR-TVBR asked Les’ opinion on a variety of issues shaping and affecting the media business today, and why he’s such a big believer in—and defender of—broadcast television.
Beckner comments on Motley Fool story
RBR-TVBR asked Bruce Beckner, Owner at Garvey Schubert Barer, for his thoughts on a recent Motley Fool article, which examined investor impact for
Allegra tops the chart
Last week in the Media Monitors TV SPOT TEN, Allegra moved from #3 to #1 with 16,206 spots. McDonald’s slipped to #2 with 15,749 ads, while Progressive parked at #3 airing 14,495 spots. JCPenney came in #4 running 13,053 commercials and Toyota increased from #13 up to #5 with 12,493 spots.