Media Monitors keeps MRC Accreditation
The accreditation has been continued for its radio spot data service. Media Monitors, a subsidiary of RCS
Simulmedia, FourthWall Media expand partnership
To deepen Simulmedia’s TV audience analytics and help build the next generation of purchase-based closed loop ad targeting on TV, Simulmedia, an audience-targeted TV...
Radio ads move the needle for home improvement
Findings from RAB’s Finding Consumer Trends (F.C.T.) Report show that when consumers are determining their next home improvement project, radio ads influence that decision....
ANA opposes ad tax provision in Baucus tax reform draft
Here’s the latest development with the ANA and the Ad Tax proposal: Advertising is a driving force
Asia Pac’s growth buoys global ad spend in Q3
Global ad spend rose 3.2% in Q3 YOY, closing the first three quarters of the year also at 3.2%, according to Nielsen’s quarterly Global AdView Pulse report. The Asia Pacific region’s powerhouse ad market continues to expand, driving the Q3’s global ad growth. This market grew 7.0% for the first three quarters of 2013 YOY. North America’s ad market waned slightly (1.3%) during Q3 but still ended the first three quarters with a gain of 1.7% YOY. The absence of heavy political advertisements surrounding last year’s U.S. election is likely the cause.
Sprint debuts “One Big Happy Framily”
Via DigitasLBi, the new advertising shows how Sprint consumers can invite friends, family and others to join their “Framily,” lowering everyone’s monthly rate. The TV ad shows how a Framily can be put together, starting with a family of four, “the girls, my lady,” adding friends (a fantasy football league) and others, such as the daughter’s boyfriend. It concludes with, “The Framily Plan from Sprint. With a new price, a new plan and an all-new network, there’s never been a better time to switch.” The spot is airing during primetime across national network and cable and there will be two additional spots to air at a later date. Sprint spokesman Dave Mellin tells RBR-TVBR the buy aired/airs on:
H&R Block returns to TV
Last week in the Media Monitors TV Spot Ten, Progressive stepped into #1 with 19,697 spots. McDonald’s slipped into #2 airing 19,449 ads, while...
Princess Cruises launches “Come Back New”
Via Goodby, Silverstein and Partners, Princess Cruises is launching a $20 million ad campaign--the company's most extensive ever--and marks
Royal Purple taps Harmelin Media, Circle One
Premium synthetic lubricant manufacturer, Royal Purple has appointed two separate agencies
RAB, Broadcasters Foundation set Ron Ruth Memorial event
The Radio Advertising Bureau in conjunction with the Broadcasters Foundation will host a memorial benefit
Advertising vs. agencies, dinosaurs vs. cockroaches
We have long argued against the risks towards agencies that are associated with the rise of technology in general and the web in particular....
Regional Reps welcomes Kathleen Miller Fink
Regional Reps, the country’s oldest and one of the largest independent sales representatives specializing in small and medium market Radio stations, welcomes Kathleen Miller...
SoCal radio had a great December
The Southern California Broadcasters Association (SCBA) announced LA Radio market revenue enjoyed
Americans for Prosperity spending big bucks against Dems
Since September, Americans for Prosperity, a group financed in
ANA, Advertising Coalition speak out against proposed ad tax
The Association of National Advertisers and the Advertising