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Fisher Communications Inc. (FSCI) is in the Media Industry
- Revenue
- Dec 31 2007
- $160.4M
- Profit
- Dec 31 2007
- $31.8M
- Market Cap
- Aug 19 2008
- $318.8M
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Fisher Communications, Inc. Q4 2007 Earnings Call Transcript
Fisher Communications, Inc. Q4 2007 Earnings Call Transcript
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Fisher Communications, Inc. Reports Second Quarter Financial Results and Announces a Special Dividend of $3.50 per Share
Fisher Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: FSCI)today reported financial results for the second quarter ended June 30,2008. 2008 Second Quarter Highlights -- In a challenging advertising environment, the Company continued to achieve same-station television revenue growth -- revenues grew by ...
Fisher Communications and SecondSpace Announce Partnership to Create Co-Branded Vacation Home Websites
Fisher Communications (NASDAQ: FSCI) todayannounced a content partnership with SecondSpace, Inc., the leading onlinemarketplace for second homes and recreational retreats. This agreementwill bring the world's largest online selection of vacation homes andproperty listings to Fisher Interactive Network, which includes websites inCalifornia, Oregon, Washington and Idaho. As the first step...
KOMO 4 Television Wins National Edward R. Murrow Award for Overall Excellence
Fisher Communications (NASDAQ: FSCI) announcedtoday that the Radio-Television News Directors Association RTNDA awardedKOMO-TV, Fisher's ABC affiliated station in Seattle, Washington, theprestigious national Edward R. Murrow Award for Overall Excellence. In the large television market category, KOMO-TV received the OverallExcellence Award for the depth and quality of its news...
Fisher Communications Acknowledges Receipt of Unsolicited Indication of Interest from Financial Sponsor in April 2008
SEATTLE -- Fisher Communications (NASDAQ:FSCI) today acknowledged that in April 2008, its Board of Directors received an unsolicited indication of interest from a financial sponsor to acquire all of the outstanding common shares of Fisher Communications at a price between $43.00 and $45.00 per share in cash....
Fisher's Univision Stations Join HipCricket's Hispanic Mobile Marketing Network
Fisher Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: FSCI)announced today that its three Univision affiliated stations have agreed tojoin HipCricket's recently established Hispanic Mobile Marketing Network.The network is the first of its kind and these stations will now be part ofa network consisting of over 80 broadcast stations. Seventy-five percent of all...
Joseph L. Lovejoy Appointed Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Fisher Communications, Inc.
Fisher Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: FSCI)announced today that Joseph L. Lovejoy has been named Senior Vice Presidentand Chief Financial Officer. Most recently, Lovejoy served as Senior VicePresident and Acting Chief Financial Officer for Fisher. Lovejoy brings nearly 17 years of experience in financial and operationsmanagement, including experience in financial planning...
Fisher Communications, Inc. Explores Real Estate Options
Fisher Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: FSCI)announced today that, consistent with the execution of its Strategic Plan,it is exploring alternatives for its real estate holdings, including FisherPlaza. Fisher Plaza is a Class A office, data center, and retail campus locatednear Downtown Seattle, with approximately 294,000 rentable square feet. In2008, Fisher expects the...
Focus on O&M: TRENDS
face=+Bold; Retail competitionface=-Bold; This 'nuts and bolts' department doesn't usually feature a conference report. But the one we're including in this issue is about a unique conference: KEMA's annual Executive Forum. Change in the power generation industry is occurring at an unprecedented rate. face=+Bold; POWER'face=-Bold;...
Fisher Communications Announces Continued Revenue Improvement With First Quarter 2008 Results
Fisher Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: FSCI)today announced its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2008.The Company continued its trend of revenue growth. The Company reported that revenue increased 10% for the first quarter of2008 to a total of $37.7 million, compared to $34.2 million in the firstquarter of 2007....
Fisher Will Reduce the Number of Shares Authorized Under Its 2008 Equity Incentive Plan
At the 2008 Annual Meeting of Shareholders ofFisher Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: FSCI) (the "Company"), scheduled to beheld on April 30, 2008, shareholders will vote on the approval of theFisher Communications, Inc. 2008 Equity Incentive Plan (the "Plan"), amongother items. The Company followed the well-known and accepted guidelines of Risk Metricsin...
ISS Recommends That Fisher Communications, Inc. Shareholders Vote for 2008 Equity Incentive Plan
Fisher Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: FSCI)announced that Institutional Shareholder Services ("ISS"), a leadingindependent proxy advisory firm, has issued voting recommendations inconnection with the Company's Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held onWednesday, April 30, 2008. ISS is recommending that Fisher's shareholdersvote FOR the approval of the Fisher Communications, Inc. 2008 EquityIncentive...
Fisher Television Stations Earn Eight Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards for Broadcast Journalism; KOMO 4 Wins Overall Excellence Award
Fisher Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: FSCI)announced today that the Radio and Television News Directors AssociationRTNDA awarded Fisher television stations seven out of 13 regional EdwardR. Murrow awards for excellence in broadcast journalism in the large markettelevision category, and one award in the small market category. KOMO 4 earned five awards, the...
Fisher Communications Annual Meeting Scheduled for Wednesday, April 30, 2008 at 10:00 AM Pacific Time
Fisher Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: FSCI) willhold its Annual Meeting of Shareholders on Wednesday, April 30, 2008 at10:00 AM Pacific Time. The Annual Meeting will include a discussion of theCompany's operating results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2008;therefore, the Company will not hold a separate earnings conference call....
Fisher Communications Appoints Larry Roberts Regional Vice President & General Manager
Fisher Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: FSCI)announced today that it has appointed Larry Roberts Regional Vice Presidentand General Manager. Mr. Roberts will be based in Boise where he willserve as General Manager of Fisher's CBS affiliate, KBCI-TV, and Telefuturaaffiliate, KUNB. He will also work directly with the leadership teams atFisher's...
GAMCO Intends to Withhold Vote for Directors of Fisher Communications
RYE, N.Y. -- GAMCO Investors, Inc. (NYSE: GBL) announced that on March 31, 2008, and April 4, 2008, it amended 13D filings on Fisher Communications Inc. (NASD: FSCI) indicating its intention to vote against the company's proposed incentive plan and withhold voting authority on the company's Directors. Fisher Communications Inc....
Fisher Board of Directors Recommends Approval of Fisher Communications, Inc. 2008 Equity Incentive Plan
At the 2008 annual meeting of shareholders ofFisher Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: FSCI) (the "Company"), scheduled to beheld on April 30, 2008, shareholders will vote on the approval of theFisher Communications, Inc. 2008 Equity Incentive Plan (the "2008 Plan"),among other items. The 2008 Plan is the product of a deliberative...
Joseph L. Lovejoy Appointed Acting CFO of Fisher Communications, Inc
SEATTLE -- Fisher Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ:FSCI) announced today that following the resignation of S. Mae Fujita Numata from her position as SVP, CFO and Corporate Secretary on April 1, 2008, Joseph L. Lovejoy has been named Acting CFO effective today. "Joe's strategic planning leadership, operational expertise and financial...
Hearst-Argyle Sets Date for Annual Shareholders' Meeting and S&P Hikes Fisher Communications' Ratings.
M2 PRESSWIRE-26 February 2008-U.S. Equity News: Hearst-Argyle Sets Date for Annual Shareholders' Meeting and S&P Hikes Fisher Communications' RatingsC1994-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:26022008 City of Industry, CA -- Broadcasting industry alert provided by U.S. Equity News. Hearst-Argyle Television, Inc....
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- Incorporated: 1910
- CEO: Ms. Colleen B. Brown
- Employees: 882
Fisher Communications is an integrated media company that, as of Dec 31 2007, owned and operated 13 full power television stations, including a 50.0%-owned television station, eight low power network-affiliated television stations, and eight radio stations in the Pacific Northwest. Co.'s television and radio stations are located in Washington, Oregon, California, Idaho and Montana. Co. also owns and operates Fisher Plaza, a mixed-use facility located near downtown Seattle that serves as its corporate offices and its Seattle television and radio stations, and houses a range of unaffiliated companies, including media and communications companies.
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Fisher Communications Inc. Company Info
Board of Directors
Mr. Phelps K. Fisher
Chairman
Mr. Brian P. McAndrews
Mr. Richard L. Hawley
Mr. George F. Warren Jr.
Mr. William W. Warren Jr.
Mr. Michael D. Wortsman
Ms. Deborah L. Bevier
Mr. Jerry A. St. Dennis
Ms. Colleen B. Brown
Mr. Donald G. Graham III
Contact Information
100 Fourth Ave. N
Suite 440
Seattle, WA
206 404-7000