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Phoenix Stations Share Chopper
By Michael Malone, February 25, 2009Rivals trims costs by splitting ‘copter three ways More -
Post-Newsweek Reports 7% Dip in Revenue
By Michael Malone, February 25, 2009Broadcast down, cable up at Washington Post Co. More -
Hearst-Argyle Revenue Down 9%
By Michael Malone, February 25, 2009Record political haul can't offset "severe" ad slump More -
WBAL Reporter Out After ‘Scrotum' Gaffe
By Michael Malone, February 24, 2009Sanders departs following doctored video More -
Ferree Pushing Congress for Changes in Satellite Delivery Rules
By John Eggerton, February 24, 2009Says cable operators should be able to carry local stations in adjacent markets in their own state More -
Sharpton, City Council Members Petition for FCC to Pull News Corp.'s Waiver
By John Eggerton, February 23, 2009National Action Network collecting signatures online to call for review More -
Tri-ing Harder in N.C.
By Michael Malone, February 21, 2009Known as the Triad, the No. 46 DMA covers three cities (Greensboro, High Point and Winston-Salem, N.C.), and features three strong stations vying for supremacy. Hearst-Argyle's NBC affiliate WXII holds the ratings crown, but not by much. There's no closer race than late news: WXII was tops at 11 in November with an 8. More -
KTEN Provides Lifeline During--And After--Tragic Twister
By Michael Malone, February 21, 2009Analog TV keeps Oklahoma tornado victims tuned in. More -
FCC Preparing Rules for Second Phase Of DTV Switch
By John Eggerton, February 20, 2009Next date stations can pull plug is March 14 More -
Media General Furloughs Employees
By Michael Malone, February 18, 2009Broadcaster follows Gannett in mandating unpaid leave More
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I'm sorry but as pranks go this one is unforgivable, period. WBAL basically had...
Mike– 2009-24-2 15:08:02
in response to WBAL Reporter Out After ‘Scrotum' GaffeIf newsroom gag reels were ever leaked to the public, NO ONE would be employed in...
michael– 2009-24-2 11:42:23
in response to WBAL Reporter Out After ‘Scrotum' GaffeWhat about customers uin DMAs where the channel switched to digital and the...
tm– 2009-24-2 10:46:04
in response to Ferree Pushing Congress for Changes in Satellite Delivery RulesWhere can I go to sign this petition?Thank you ,Ms....
Cynthia Sestito– 2009-23-2 19:29:05
in response to Sharpton, City Council Members Petition for FCC to Pull News Corp.'s Waiver
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When CBS took its turn in the earnings barrel last week, the announcement went as well as it could have for the most part, considering the company was reporting a major drop in profit and the slashing of its once-prominent dividend. More...