New radio stock joins the RBR-TVBR list
Light Media Holdings is not exactly a new company, but it only recently acquired its first radio station, WZBN-FM Camilla, GA, in the Albany...
Union gets behind artists
The Broadcasters' Caucus of the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (AFTRA) has lined up with recording artists who want performance fees whenever...
Hispanic Media Sales Pro Joins iHeart/L.A.
Since joining the radio industry in September 1992, she's been associated with some of Southern California's most successful Hispanic-targeted radio stations. And, she came from a circus operation — literally. Now, this accomplished broadcast sales executive has joined iHeartMedia to serve as a Senior Account Executive at its Los Angeles radio station group.
White House objects to NBC edits
NBC correspondent Richard Engel sat down with President George W. Bush for an interview last weekend, and presented an edited version of a response...
New blood at Young, AP
Television owner/operator Young Broadcasting has announced a new nomination to its board of directors, even as two others announced their retirement. But the real...
Analysts up estimates for CBS Corporation
Q1 results were well ahead of expectations, so Wall Street analysts are reworking their estimates for CBS Corporation. A couple of them have already boosted their revenue and earnings estimates for the rest of this year
BET, Yangaroo sign for video delivery
Yangaroo, a leading secure digital media distribution company, has signed a multi-year agreement with BET Networks to have all artist and music-related audiovisual content...
NABOB Conference Unveils Speaker Lineup
The NABOB & Power of Urban Radio Conference is the only media conference wholly dedicated to the growth of Black-owned media, broadcast radio, broadcast television, digital publishing, and media sales professionals. The three-day event brings together Black broadcast media owners, senior advertising and marketing executives, local sales management, leading on-air talent, policy leadership, entrepreneurs, cultural creatives, and corporate executives.
What really happened at CES
Sometimes the best way to evaluate an event as massive as the Consumer Electronics Show is to take some time to digest the info overload, sort out
New challenge for newspapers
As if Craigslist and eBay’s Kijiji weren’t enough competition, newspapers now have to deal with a new competitor for the classified ad business –...
NHMC delivers petition to CC Media board: Fire John and Ken
On the eve of Clear Channel's shareholder meeting in San Antonio, the National Hispanic Media Coalition (NHMC) delivered over 16,000 signatures to the company’s...
Hillary doc in the docket at SCOTUS
The Supremes will hear arguments in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission. The plaintiffs are upset that they were not allowed to offer pay-per-view broadcasts of their documentary
Eight Female Leaders Honored at Gracies Leadership Awards
Back as a first-time event, with virtual gatherings seen during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Alliance for Women in Media (AWM)-hosted Gracies Leadership Awards luncheon saw accolades and honors bestowed upon eight female notables from across the media industry.
Second round of bids for the Chicago Cubs
Even billionaires who have seen their net worth battered by the Wall Street downturn still salivate at the possibility of owning a Major League...
Donna, Neal Boortz raise 70,000 for Wounded Warrior Project
Donna Boortz, wife of Jones Radio Networks syndicated talk show host Neal Boortz, held a fundraiser Aug. 9 at The Ravinia Club in Atlanta...