Univision Avoids Lawsuit with Televisa
January 26, 2009
Done deal: Univision settles legal spat | www.medialifemagazine.com
In a lawsuit over disputed royalties, Univision settles with Televisa to end the controversy. It was a smart move for Univision to get this settled out of court.
The Future of Television in Your Phone
January 12, 2009
NOW Introduces First Local TV iPhone App | www.mediaweek.com
Short article describes the new iPhone application launched by Capitol Broadcasting for its flagship station WRAL-TV.
January 8, 2009
Analyst: Radio Revs Will Fall 13 Percent In 2009. Or More. | www.radioink.com
Radio ad revenues falling of the cliff
Retransmission Consent Critical for Univision, Other TV Broadcasters
January 8, 2009
Univision Trumpets First Retrans Deal | www.mediapost.com
With advertising revenues and 2009 projections down for the broadcast and network TV industries, retransmission consent negotiations with cable and satellite distributors are critical in attracting new revenues.
January 7, 2009
Analyst: Radio Revs Will Fall 13 Percent In 2009. Or More. | www.radioink.com
A revised forecast from an analyst at Wachovia predicts radio revenues will decline by 13%--or more--in 2009.
New Pricing Strategy by Apple a Hope to Boost Sales
January 7, 2009
Apple Changes Tune on Music Pricing | online.wsj.com
Two big moves announced by Apple at MacWorld regarding iTunes: a new pricing strategy to begin in April, and that the company was dropping digital rights management (DRM) from the music sold on iTunes.
Opportunities for Broadcast TV, Other Media, Found in New Study
January 2, 2009
The Internet's Cool, But TV Remains Ad King | www.informationweek.com
A new research report from Deloitte offers some interesting data with implications for advertising-supported media.
Apple Needs A Succession Plan Like Many Media Companies
December 18, 2008
Apple’s Chief to Skip Macworld, Fueling Speculation | www.nytimes.com
With the annual Macworld Expo just days away, Apple announces CEO Steve Jobs will not attend, and that the company will stop participating in Expo after this year.
Cuts in Newspaper Delivery: A Sign of Desperate Times
December 16, 2008
Detroit Papers Will Cut Home Delivery | www.medialifemagazine.com
Detroit newspapers The Free Press and Detroit News, who operate together under a joint agreement, announce plans to cut home delivery to just three days a week, hoping readers will move online to access the papers, or buy a reduced size single copy version.
Leno's New Deal: The Implications
December 16, 2008
NBC Affiliates Split on Jay Leno in Primetime | www.broadcastingcable.com
NBC keeps Jay Leno at the network by giving the current Tonight Show host a new nightly, prime-time program at 10:00 pm EST. Its a huge move for NBC, with many ramifications.
February 7, 2012
SOPA and the wisdom of Yogi Berra
January 19, 2012
Larger wafers present a growth opportunity for LEDs
January 6, 2012
Smartphones threaten digital camera industry
December 1, 2011
Google music launches: The end of the end for the music industry
November 22, 2011