Media

A.H. Belo Corp., the parent company of The Providence Journal and three other daily newspapers, declared a quarterly cash dividend of 6 cents per share, even as the company reported a net loss of 18 cents per share during its first quarter. May 21

Media General – parent company of WJAR-TV NBC 10 – has signed an agreement with Berkshire Hathaway Inc. to sell the majority of its newspapers, the company announced Wednesday. May 17

Fortune Magazine and the Initiative for a Competitive Inner City have selected (add)ventures as part of its 2012 Inner City 100, a list of the fastest-growing inner city companies in the country. May 11

LIN TV Corp.’s first quarter net revenue increased 15 percent to $103.2 million during the three months ended March 31 when compared with the same 2011 period, the company announced Wednesday. May 9

WJAR-TV NBC 10 recently awarded a $5,000 donation to the Ocean State Animal Coalition, a nonprofit organization that owns the Rhode Island Community Spay/Neuter Clinic. The funds will be used to assist pet owners who can’t afford to have their pets sterilized. Apr 14

The Associated Press honored five Rhode Island broadcasters on Wednesday in its annual Massachusetts/Rhode Island contest. Apr 12

The R.I. Department of Transportation is expanding its social media presence by creating a Pinterest board. Apr 4

For the first time, WSBE-TV Rhode Island PBS, has agreed to share all donations made to WSBE in April with Crossroads Rhode Island. Mar 30

Rebecca Keister is the newest member of the Providence Business News editorial team and will serve as a staff writer covering hospitality & tourism, education/workforce, and the nonprofit sector. Mar 30

Emily Greenhalgh is the newest member of the Providence Business News editorial team and will serve as both Web editor and technology reporter. Mar 28