Recent Articles
Why Comcast Shouldn’t Fire Stephen Burke
Apr. 2, 2013, 3:26 pm EDT – Sure, NBC is a bit of a mess lately. But it's only a small portion of Comcast's enormous business. More
Outdoor Ads: Lots of Long-Term Potential
Mar. 29, 2013, 12:03 pm EDT – Investors don't seem super bullish on outdoor advertising, but the sector is actually a promising long-term play thanks to the growing digital business. More
Comcast Makes Calculated Bet on Online News
Mar. 20, 2013, 12:24 pm EDT – Comcast's NBC recently announced that it is beefing up its original reporting for NBCNew.com -- a move that looks promising for the parent company. More
Mayer’s Yahoo: A “Global Tech Company?”
Mar. 12, 2013, 10:00 am EDT – Yahoo is attempting to rebrand itself as a “global technology company,” but that so-called transition is questionable and, at the end of the day, irrelevant. More
Cablevision Suit Threatens Paid-TV Industry
Mar. 1, 2013, 6:00 am EDT – Cablevision's antitrust suit against Viacom for forcing unwanted channels on customers could help turn the paid-TV model on its head. More
NYT Says Bye to Boston Globe: A Smart Move
Feb. 25, 2013, 8:38 am EDT – The New York Times Co. is looking to sell The Boston Globe and other New England properties. While the move raises some eyebrows, it looks savvy all in all. More
Stay Away From These Media Tycoons’ Stocks
Feb. 12, 2013, 7:00 am EDT – Being the kings and queens of content isn't as fun as it used to be ... and investing in the stocks owned by media royalty isn't a good idea. More
Don’t Pull the Trigger on Disney Just Yet
Feb. 6, 2013, 11:50 am EDT – Walt Disney stock continues to push the ceiling skyward, but it might be a case of too much Star Wars optimism blanketing otherwise just-OK results. More
Gannett’s Earnings Beat Doesn’t Mean Much
Feb. 5, 2013, 10:55 am EDT – Gannett's slight earnings beat didn't do much to excite investors, and rightfully so -- the newspaper business doesn't look any better. Still, at least one type of investor might be interested. More
How Much Does a Super Bowl Ad Really Cost?
Feb. 1, 2013, 11:49 am EDT – It's a closely guarded secret, but rest assured that the big names don't pay the sticker price of $3.8 million for 30 seconds. More
