There will be no shortage of opinions on the outcome of Saturday’s Preakness Stakes, typically the second most wagered-on horse race behind the Kentucky Derby. With dry weather expected, a full field of 14 and a solid but not overwhelming…
5/20 – Radio Industry Ad Revenue Up Slightly
The radio industry started 2011 with a fresh dose of revenue growth. The Radio Advertising Bureau reports first quarter revenue increased 3% compared to one year ago. A 27% jump in automotive spending helped drive the growth. The RAB says…
5/20 – Controversial ESPN Tell-All Book Hits Stores
A new book called “Those Guys Have All the Fun: Inside the World of ESPN,” about ESPN mixes a detailed corporate history of the 24-hour-a-day sports network with off-camera gossip and after-hours tales about the personalities there. Co-authors James Andrew…
5/20 – DC Sports TV & Radio Schedule
MLB 7 p.m. Washington at Baltimore » MASN, MASN2, WWXT (92.7 FM), WWXX (94.3 FM), WJFK (106.7 FM), WFED (820 AM, 1500 AM), WTEM (980 AM) HORSE RACING – Black-Eyed Susan Stakes – Versus, 4 p.m. OTHER GAMES: MLB –…
5/19 – Mitch Albom Developing TV Show
TNT is developing a show created by Detroit newspaper columnist, author and radio host Mitch Albom. TNT described the show as set in a Motor City radio station and “following a station manager who, against his wishes, returns home to…
5/19 – DISH Network Offering Three Free Months of Movies
DISH Network today announced a promotion offering Blockbuster By Mail free for three months to new DISH Network satellite TV customers. New DISH Network customers who activate qualifying DISH Network programming through August 10, 2011, will enjoy three months free…