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Erik Sass
Media In Recession: Broadcast Stumbles, Cable Capitalizes On Interactive Platforms
Submitted by Benton Foundation on November 19, 2008 - 10:01pmLast updated: November 19, 2008 - 10:01pm
Now that the predicted recession is a reality, it seems clear that an array of traditional media, magazines, newspapers and radio are taking hits in ad revenue and profitability. Based on past recessions, it seems likely that broadcast will also suffer major losses.
Los Angeles To Billboards: Sign Off
Submitted by Benton Foundation on November 17, 2008 - 9:22pmLast updated: November 17, 2008 - 9:22pm
Los Angeles city officials are recommending that no new billboards be permitted for six months to allow the city to reformulate laws regulating out-of-home advertising. As in other cities and states across the country, LA's government is reacting to two public concerns.
Radio Obama Reigned During Campaign
Submitted by Benton Foundation on November 12, 2008 - 9:06pmLast updated: November 12, 2008 - 9:06pm
President-elect Barack Obama spent $250 million on advertising versus the $210 million spent by Sen John McCain and the Republican National Committee. radio business as a whole got about 10% of total broadcast budgets for political advertising, according to TNS -- which should equal about $200 million.
Clear Channel Selling 60 More Radio Stations
Submitted by Benton Foundation on August 6, 2008 - 8:56pmLast updated: August 6, 2008 - 8:56pm
Clear Channel Radio is selling 60 more stations in markets around the country. The company is selling the stations to comply with one of the conditions set by the Federal Communications Commission and Department of Justice for approving the sale of Clear Channel Communications to two private equity firms.
Industry To FCC: Investigate Arbitron's PPMs
Submitted by Benton Foundation on July 8, 2008 - 7:21pmThe Advisory Committee on Diversity for Communications in the Digital Age has asked the Federal Communications Commission to investigate the potential effects of measurement by the Portable People Meter, Arbitron's passive electronic measurement system, on radio stations with "urban" formats.
HD Radio: Debate Over U.S. Audience Awareness
Submitted by Benton Foundation on April 15, 2008 - 8:28pmAmericans are either more aware of HD Radio than a year ago, or less, depending on which of three recent studies you choose to read. The rollout of HD digital radio to the public has been slower than expected, and the new technology still isn't producing substantial revenues or increases in listening.
Shrinkage Factor: Since 2003, Big Media Contracts
Submitted by Benton Foundation on April 7, 2008 - 8:02pmLegacy media companies are desperately trying to convince their shareholders that shrinkage is a transient phenomenon.
