Cable Reach Cap is Over; Raises Implications for Other Media Ownership Rules
September 1, 2009
Court Lifts FCC Limits on Cable Companies | online.wsj.com
On August 29 the Federal Appeals Court tosses the 30% reach cap in the cable television industry set by the FCC, claiming the Commission's ruling was not justified in the current environment.
Coinstar’s Redbox Expands Relationships with Studios
August 31, 2009
Redbox Sues Studio Over Access to Films | online.wsj.com
Redbox’s future will ultimately be affected by a number of variables, starting with whether or not the Universal (NYSE: GE), Fox and Warner Brothers studios succeed in their struggle to create a kiosk release window.
Radio Advertising Continues to Suffer
August 24, 2009
RAB: Radio Revenues Fall 22% In Q2 | www.radioink.com
Radio revenues are miserable for the second quarter of 2009, down 22% from a year ago. The industry is struggling with a lack of cash at a time when many of its biggest companies are suffering from servicing large amounts of debt.
With Financing in Place, DreamWorks to Produce Six Movies a Year
August 20, 2009
Spielberg Gets Funds to Start Up New Studio | online.wsj.com
DreamWorks is able to achieve what many Hollywood producers have been unable to do: secure new sources of film funding in financially difficult times.
Sony Pictures Signs Multiyear Agreement with Redbox
July 24, 2009
Studios Rethink Redbox | online.wsj.com
1. Sony Pictures (NYSE: SNE) has signed a multiyear deal to supply Redbox's (NASDAQ: CSTR) video rental kiosks. 2. Deal minimizes sell-thru of used Sony DVDs, while maximizing Sony non-theatrical titles.
Local Radio Revenue Disappearing
June 16, 2009
In Radio These Days, Small Is Better | online.wsj.com
Radio will survive. It is just going to be a very different medium, led largely by internet radio which has no barrier to entry.
Small Market Radio One of Few Bright Spots for Industry
June 16, 2009
In Radio These Days, Small Is Better | online.wsj.com
Article in the WSJ points out that small market radio stations are outperforming large market stations in terms of growing their markets.
Who Holds the Right to Put Televisa Content on the Internet in the US?
June 10, 2009
Univision and Televisa back in court | www.rbr.com
Televisa and Univision are back in the courtroom, this time to settle the question over who has rights to stream Televisa content over the Internet in the US.
First Quarter 2009 As Spending Uglier than Expected Across Media
June 10, 2009
Nielsen: U.S. Ad Spending Plummets $3.8 Billion | www.mediapost.com
Nielsen has just released first quarter ad spending data for all media sectors, with all sectors of the media industry showing declines ranging from single to double digits.
Another Broadcast Group Seeks Chapter 11 Protection: ION Media
May 22, 2009
Ion Media Files Bankruptcy With Deal to Swap Debt for Equity | www.bloomberg.com
An article on Bloomberg details a new restructuring plan by ION Media through bankruptcy protection.
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