Newspapers Demise Should Be TV, Radio's Gain
March 9, 2009
Measuring Newspaper’s Decline | www.rbr.com
Newspapers are in real trouble, as this latest report from the Pew Research Center states. How can electronic media operations (TV and radio stations) capitalize on the demise of the local newspaper?
More than Recession Impacting Hispanic TV Ratings and Advertising
March 3, 2009
Harsh times for Spanish-language TV | www.medialifemagazine.com
1. When U.S. Hispanics turn on their televisions over half are tuning to English language programs. 2. Younger Hispanic viewers are not the only major segment in front of English language TV.
Reality Hits Spanish Language TV
March 2, 2009
Harsh times for Spanish-language TV | www.medialifemagazine.com
Article in Media Life points out that Spanish Language TV may suffer in the "upfront" advertising market where most of the prime-time inventory is sold for the upcoming year.
Will New French State TV Advertising Regulations Provide for TF1 and M6
February 25, 2009
TF1 Slumps Most Since 2001 on Sales Drop Forecast | www.bloomberg.com
1. French state-owned television will be phase out commercials entirely by 2011, eliminating some $700 million in advertising revenue 2. French TV ad spending was $4.6 billion in 2008. For 2009, ZenithOptimedia expects a 5% decline
New Chapter for Satellite Radio
February 19, 2009
Sirius XM, Liberty Reach A Deal | www.radioink.com
1. Sirius XM has 19 plus million devoted fans and lots of star power but has been unable to produce a profit. 2. Sirius XM has a total debt load of $ 3.25 billion 3. Echostar will do well since it is among the debt holders who will be paid off through the Liberty pact at a price considerably higher than when SATS acquired the notes
Karmazin, Sirius SM Buy Some Time
February 18, 2009
Sirius XM, Liberty Reach A Deal | www.radioink.com
Sirius XM CEO Mel Karmazin negotiates a deal with Liberty Media to avoid the company going in to bankruptcy. This move buys some time, but the company is still facing huge challenges.
What the AT&T / DIRECTV Pact Represents for Consumers
February 13, 2009
AT&T/DirecTV do 'Quad Play' | www.lightreading.com
The AT&T partnership with DISH is officially over and the partnership with DIRECTV is now retail-ready
Will the TV Networks Bypass their Local Affiliates? It's Not "If" but "When"
February 11, 2009
Local TV Stations Face a Fuzzy Future | online.wsj.com
What would happen to local TV stations if the networks bypassed their long-running affiliates and went directly to cable/satellite/IPTV and the Web to deliver their content? This article addresses this very likely scenario.
Estrella TV Readies for Launch, With Eyes on Univision
February 4, 2009
Updated: Estrella TV Signs Four Affiliates | www.mediaweek.com
The Spanish language television space will become more crowded with the anticipated launch of Estrella TV, owned by privately held Liberman Broadcasting.
Looking at "Free" on the Web in a Different Light
February 2, 2009
The Economics of Giving It Away | online.wsj.com
Many "digital goods" on the web are priced for free. How can a company develop any sort of business model by giving away its content? Editor of Wired magazine Chris Anderson offers a glimpse of his newest book entitled "Free" following the success of his earlier work, "The Long Tail."
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