| Date | Title | | | 12/17/12 | Fisher Communications Announces 2013 Share Repurchase Program| Fisher Authorized Repurchase of Up to $15 Million in Shares of Common Stock
Dec 17, 2012 (Marketwire via COMTEX) -- Fisher Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: FSCI), a leader in local media innovation, today announced that its Board of Directors has approved a share repurchase program that authorizes the Company to utilize up to $15 million to purchase shares of its common stock during 2013. The repurchases will be made periodically, at the Company's discretion, on the open market at prevailing mark... |
|  | | 11/01/12 | Fisher Communications, Inc. Reports Third Quarter 2012 Financial Results| Net Television Revenue Increased 14% to $34.7 Million; TV Cash Flow Increased 55% to $10.5 Million; Earnings Per Diluted Share Increased 56% to $0.25; Declared Quarterly Cash Dividend of $0.15 Per Share
Nov 01, 2012 (Marketwire via COMTEX) -- Fisher Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: FSCI), a leader in local media innovation, today reported its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2012.
Management Commentary
"Fisher's positive momentum continued throughout the third ... |
| | | 10/30/12 | Fisher Communications, Inc. to Report Third Quarter 2012 Financial Results on November 1, 2012| Oct 30, 2012 (Marketwire via COMTEX) -- Fisher Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: FSCI) will report its third quarter 2012 financial results after the market closes on November 1, 2012. This information will also be available through the Investor Relations section of Fisher's Web site, www.fsci.com.
Fisher will hold a quarterly conference call to discuss its third quarter 2012 financial results at 1:00 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time (4:00 p.m. Eastern) on November 1, 2012. The call will be ac... |
| | | 09/19/12 | Fisher Communications Provides Update on $10.00 per Share Special Dividend| Sep 19, 2012 (Marketwire via COMTEX) -- Fisher Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: FSCI), a leader in local media innovation, today issued the following update on the one-time special cash dividend of $10.00 per share approved by the Company's Board of Directors, which was announced on August 27, 2012 (the "Special Dividend"):
For special dividends representing 25% or more of the value of the underlying security, NASDAQ's rules require the ex-dividend date to be one business day after the payment da... |
| | | 08/27/12 | Fisher Communications Returns Value to Shareholders Through a $10.00 per Share Special Dividend and the Initiation of a Quarterly Dividend Policy| Aug 27, 2012 (Marketwire via COMTEX) --Fisher Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: FSCI), a leader in local media innovation, today announced that its Board of Directors has approved two measures to return value to its shareholders.
The Board declared a special cash dividend in the amount of $10.00 per share, payable on October 19, 2012 to shareholders of record on September 28, 2012. The special dividend, which will total approximately $89 million, will be funded from the Company's existing cash an... |
| | | 08/23/12 | Fisher Communications Promotes David Praga to Vice President| Aug 23, 2012 (Marketwire via COMTEX) --Fisher Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: FSCI), a leader in local media innovation, announced today that David Praga has been promoted to Vice President. Praga will continue to serve in his role as General Manager of Fisher's KIMA-TV/KEPR-TV/KUNW-TV/CW9 television stations in Yakima/Tri-Cities, Washington, and KLEW-TV in Lewiston, Idaho.
Mr. Praga began his career at KEPR-TV almost 21 years ago as a Sales Assistant and has held various leadership roles at t... |
| | | 08/22/12 | Fisher Communications Announces Seattle Broadcasting Leadership Changes| Aug 22, 2012 (Marketwire via COMTEX) -- Fisher Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: FSCI), a leader in local media innovation, announced today that Jim Clayton, Senior Vice President and General Manager of the Company's Seattle-based television and radio stations, will retire from his current duties effective August 31, 2012, and Janene Drafs, Vice President and Station Manager of KOMO-TV, is being promoted to replace Clayton and will be responsible for Fisher's broadcasting assets in the market. Mr. C... |
| | | 08/21/12 | Fisher Communications Adds MundoFox in Seattle and Portland| Aug 21, 2012 (Marketwire via COMTEX) -- Fisher Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: FSCI), a leader in local media innovation, announced today that it has signed affiliation agreements with MundoFox to add its new Spanish-language television network in Seattle and Portland.
MundoFox, which officially launched on August 13, 2012, will air on the multicast tier of KUNS-TV in Seattle and KUNP-LP in Portland.
"We are excited to work with MundoFox on this project. We have been developing the Spanish-lan... |
| | | 08/07/12 | Fisher Communications Reports Second Quarter 2012| Aug 07, 2012 (Marketwire via COMTEX) --Fisher Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: FSCI), a leader in local media innovation, today reported its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2012. For the quarter, earnings per diluted share were $0.48, compared to $0.41 for the second quarter of 2011, and television cash flow increased 82%, or $5.7 million, to $12.6 million.
The Company's second quarter was highlighted by 19% growth in net television revenue compared to the same period in ... |
| | | 08/02/12 | Fisher Communications, Inc. to Report Second Quarter 2012 Financial Results on August 7, 2012| Aug 02, 2012 (Marketwire via COMTEX) --Fisher Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: FSCI) will report its second quarter 2012 financial results before the market opens on August 7, 2012. This information will also be available through the Investor Relations section of Fisher's website, www.fsci.com.
Fisher will hold a quarterly conference call to discuss its second quarter 2012 financial results at 1:00 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time (4:00 p.m. Eastern) on August 7. The call will be accessible through a ... |
| | | 07/31/12 | Fisher Communications Names Jenny Kuglin to Lead Fisher Interactive Network| Jul 31, 2012 (Marketwire via COMTEX) -- Fisher Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: FSCI), a leader in local media innovation, today announced the promotion of Jenny Kuglin to General Manager of Fisher Interactive Network (FIN). In her new role, Jenny will be responsible for developing and achieving all aspects of Fisher's digital strategy.
"Jenny demonstrates leadership in developing talent and teamwork within FIN and exhibits a solid understanding of the financial aspects of this evolving busi... |
| | | 07/25/12 | Fisher Communications Names Don Pratt to Lead Boise Stations KBOI-TV (CBS) and KYUU-TV (CW)| Jul 25, 2012 (Marketwire via COMTEX) --Fisher Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: FSCI), a leader in local media innovation, announced today that Don Pratt has been promoted to Vice President, General Manager of KBOI-TV and KYUU-TV in Boise, Idaho.
Don moves to Fisher's CBS and CW stations in Boise from KATU-TV, the Company's ABC affiliate in Portland, Oregon, where he has served as Vice President, News Director since 2006. His past experience includes the positions of Assistant News Director at WH... |
| | | 06/15/12 | KXPI Becomes Fox Affiliate for Idaho Falls-Pocatello| Beginning July 1, 2012, FOX Moves to Channel 34/36.2
SEATTLE, WA, Jun 15, 2012 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- Fisher Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: FSCI), a leader in local media innovation, announced today that it has reached an agreement with Fox Broadcasting Company to affiliate with the network over its KXPI-LP & KIDK.2 stations serving the Idaho Falls-Pocatello, ID market. FOX programming will move to Channel 34 and 36.2 beginning July 1, 2012.
"Fisher is excited to expand its partnershi... |
| | | 05/08/12 | Fisher Communications, Inc. to Webcast Its Annual Meeting of
Shareholders on May 9, 2012| SEATTLE, WA, May 08, 2012 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) --Fisher Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: FSCI), a leader in local media
innovation, announced today that its Annual Meeting of Shareholders
will be webcast live beginning Wednesday, May 9, 2012 at 10:00 a.m.
Pacific Time. The webcast may be accessed via the Fisher
Communications Web site, www.fsci.com. A replay of the webcast will
be available on the Web site until Wednesday, May 16, 2012.
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| | | 05/03/12 | Fisher Communications Reports First Quarter 2012 Financial Results| SEATTLE, WA, May 03, 2012 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- Fisher Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: FSCI), a leader in local media innovation, today reported its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2012.
Fisher's consolidated revenue was $33.9 million, down 10% from the first quarter of 2011. Excluding Fisher Plaza revenues from the first quarter of 2011, Fisher's consolidated revenue was essentially flat compared to the first quarter of 2011. A 9% increase in Developing Media revenu... |
| | | 05/01/12 | Fisher Communications, Inc. to Report First Quarter 2012 Financial Results on May 3, 2012| SEATTLE, WA, May 01, 2012 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- Fisher Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: FSCI) will report its first quarter 2012 financial results before the market opens on May 3. This information will also be available through the Investor Relations section of Fisher's Web site, www.fsci.com.
Fisher will hold a quarterly conference call to discuss its first quarter 2012 financial results at 1:00 p.m. Pacific Time (4:00 p.m. Eastern) on May 3. The call will be accessible through a limited n... |
| | | 03/20/12 | Fisher Communications Announces Director Nominees for 2012 Annual Meeting of Shareholders| SEATTLE, WA, Mar 20, 2012 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- Fisher Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: FSCI), a leader in local media innovation, today announced its four nominees for election to the Company's Board of Directors at its 2012 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.
The slate of nominees includes Paul A. Bible, an independent director since 2009 and non-executive Chairman since 2011, Matthew Goldfarb, who was elected in 2011, and Peter E. Murphy, who has served on the Board since January 2012.
Fish... |
| | | 03/01/12 | Fisher Communications' Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2011 Financial Results Driven by Strong Performance of Company's Core Broadcast Stations and Growing Momentum of Digital Portfolio| Successful Execution of Strategic Initiatives Enabled Fisher's Stations to Grow Total Core Market Share for the 6th Consecutive Year; Leading Market Positions Drove TV Core Advertising Revenue Up 9% in Fourth Quarter and 7% for Fiscal 2011; Fourth Quarter Developing Media Revenue Grew 44% and Full Year Developing Media Revenue Up 59%; Fourth Quarter Diluted EPS of $3.71 (EPS $0.72 Excluding After-Tax Gain on Sale of Fisher Plaza) Compared to $0.93 EPS for the Fourth Quarter 2010; Full Year 2011 ... |
| | | 02/27/12 | Fisher Communications, Inc. to Report Fourth Quarter 2011 Financial Results on March 1, 2012| SEATTLE, WA, Feb 27, 2012 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- Fisher Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: FSCI) will report its fourth quarter 2011 financial results before the market opens on March 1. This information will also be available through the Investor Relations section of Fisher's Web site, www.fsci.com.
Fisher will hold a quarterly conference call to discuss its fourth quarter 2011 financial results at 1:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time (4:00 p.m. Eastern) on March 1. The call will be accessible thro... |
| | | 01/12/12 | Fisher Communications Elects Peter E. Murphy to Its Board of Directors| SEATTLE, WA, Jan 12, 2012 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- Fisher Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: FSCI), a leader in local media innovation, today announced the election of Peter E. Murphy to its Board of Directors, effective immediately. Mr. Murphy fills the vacant Board seat formerly occupied by Roger Ogden, who resigned from the Board in October 2011.
"Peter brings significant corporate strategy and financial expertise, and a global industry perspective that he gained through senior-level positions... |
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