Radio Industry Suffering Continues--Detroit's Woes WIll Cause More Pain
December 3, 2008
Analyst: 2008 May Be Radio's Worst Year Since '54 | www.radioink.com
This article points out the terrible numbers for radio advertising in 2008. The only bright spots have been among small-medium market stations, where revenues are basically flat.
Nielsen vs. Arbitron for Radio Measurement
November 20, 2008
Cumulus Picks Nielsen For Small-Market Ratings | www.radioink.com
The Nielsen Company has won a request for proposals from Cumulus Media to provide radio ratings in 50 small markets. Radio giant Clear Channel is also on board with the new system. This is the first salvo in what should be an interesting war between Nielsen and Arbitron.
Television Advertising in 2009: Ugly Year Ahead
November 12, 2008
TVB's Revised Spot Forecast: Down 7-11% | www.tvnewsday.com
TVB revises its projections for advertising in 2009 downward--only the second time the association has made such a move. The first was after 9/11/01.
HDTV, other Technologies Hurting Blu-Ray
November 12, 2008
Studios, consumer electronic firms to promote Blu-ray discs | www.latimes.com
This article points out a new marketing blitz between Hollywood movie studios and electronic firms to increase interest and sales of Blu-Ray DVD players. It's not that consumers are not interested, but that they are already getting HD-quality movies at home.
Tougher FCC Likely Under Obama
November 6, 2008
The FCC Under Obama | www.radioink.com
The election of Barack Obama as the next President of the United States will mean significant changes in the makeup of the FCC, and a new direction in policy directives.
FCC Approves Use of White Spaces in Airwaves
November 6, 2008
FCC Expands Use of Airwaves | www.washingtonpost.com
The FCC has unanimously approved utilizaion of airwaves for electronic devices to access the Internet, despite the objections of a diverse and unlikely group of partners opposing the action.
A Cloudy Picture for Sony's Blu-ray
October 16, 2008
High-Def Options Vie With Blu-ray | online.wsj.com
Article examines the challenges Sony is facing with its new DVD format of Blu-ray, and apprehension of consumers to buy a new piece of technology when they are currently able to get plenty of software (movies, TV programs) in a high definition format.
Radio Needs More Digital Platforms--Clear Channel Gets It
October 13, 2008
Clear Channel Now Accessible on iPhone | www.mediaweek.com
Clear Channel's iHeartRadio application is now available for the Apple iPhone, bringing hundreds of existing radio stations to mobile users.
Local Media Already Hurting; Recession Will Only Make it Worse
October 7, 2008
How Local Media Feel Recession | adage.com
The threat of an imminent recession means more bad news for local media, especially radio and newspapers, which are reeling from lost advertising.
Arbitron Faces Legal Action in NY State Over PPM
October 7, 2008
NY Attorney General To Sue Arbitron Over PPM | www.radioink.com
New York State Attorney General Andrew Cuomo announces intent to sue Arbitron over deployment of its PPM technology "to enjoin unlawful and deceptive practices in which Arbitron plans to engage, has engaged and/or continues to engage."
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