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June 12, 2012
Report: Thomas H. Lee Looks To Get Smaller
THOMAS H. LEE PARTNERS, the private-equity firm famous for being a part of the CLEAR CHANNEL COMMUNICATIONS buyout, "is weighing a $4 billion buyout fund, half the size of its predecessor, according to two people with knowledge of the firm’s … more »
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September 9, 2011
Antitrust Suit Against Equity Firms Now Encompasses Clear Channel, Univision Buyouts
The expansion by a federal judge of the scope of an antitrust suit against 11 private equity firms is bringing the buyouts of CLEAR CHANNEL and UNIVISION under scrutiny. The NEW YORK TIMES' DEALBOOK reports that the suit accuses the firms of a … more »
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March 29, 2011
WRNS Hires Joe Mantel For Morning Show
NEXTMEDIA Country WRNS/NEW BERN, NC had hired JIM MANTEL as its new morning host, beginning APRIL 4th. MANTEL replaces WAYNE CARLYLE, who exited in JANUARY. MANTEL was most recently morning host at CLEAR CHANNEL Country WGAR/CLEVELAND. “We are … more »
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January 26, 2011
WRNS Seeks New PD And Morning Show Personality
NEXTMEDIA Country WRNS/NEW BERN, NC is seeking a PD and morning show personality, following the resignation of PD/morning show host WAYNE CARLYLE. CARLYLE, who has been on the WRNS staff for 23 years, will depart at the end of JANUARY. Airchecks and … more »
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August 17, 2010
Nielsen Looks To Raise $2.01 Billion In IPO
Private equity-owned NIELSEN is set to raise up to $2.01 billion through an initial public offering, more than the $1.75 billion it was originally aiming for, it said in a regulatory filing, reports ABC NEWS.. Nielsen was taken private in 2006 by a group … more »
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February 16, 2010
Impact Of 'Citizens United' Discussed In Webinar
WOMBLE CARLYLE's Communications and Political Law Groups and 10 STATE BROADCASTER ASSOCIATIONS will hold a webinar on the impact of the SUPREME COURT's Citizens United v. FEC ruling. "Citizens United: New Opportunities for Broadcasters" will be … more »
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February 10, 2010
Impact Of 'Citizen United' Discussed In Webinar
WOMBLE CARLYLE's Communications and Political Law Groups and 10 STATE BROADCASTER ASSOCIATIONS will hold a webinar on the impact of the SUPREME COURT's Citizen’s United v. FEC ruling. "Citizens United: New Opportunities for Broadcasters" … more »
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January 21, 2010
Supreme Court Lifts Limits On Corporate, Union Campaign Spending
In a case that could have implications for political advertising spending on radio, the SUPREME COURT ruled TODAY (1/21) that federal campaign laws cannot constitutionally restrict corporations' or unions' ability to spend money on political … more »
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November 30, 2009
Former FCC Chairman Kennard Confirmed As Ambassador To EU
Former FCC Chairman BILL KENNARD has been confirmed by the Senate as U. S. Ambassador to the EUROPEAN UNION. President OBAMA nominated KENNARD for the post in AUGUST; KENNARD was approved by the Senate on FRIDAY. KENNARD, Commissiom Chairman in … more »
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August 10, 2009
Former FCC Chairman Kennard Nominated As Ambassador To EU
Former FCC Chairman BILL KENNARD has been nominated by President OBAMA as UNITED STATES Ambassador to the EUROPEAN UNION. KENNARD, Commissiom Chairman in 1997-2001, is presently an executive with THE CARLYLE … more »