Global Smart TV Sales Growth Returns
The global TV market is forecast to show signs of recovery in 2022 and beyond, thanks largely to improvements in the supply of large LCD panels — the primary obstacle manufacturers struggled with in 2021.
Latest MIW, RAB, BMI Management and Training Program Concludes
The Radio Advertising Bureau (RAB), in conjunction with BMI and Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio, is celebrating the successful completion of the 14th annual Rising Through the Ranks program. It began with a virtual session on August 2, and continued with in-person meetings on August 9-11 at the BMI Nashville office.
Radio’s Top Spot Users Strut Their Stuff
When it comes to the use of Spot Radio to connect with consumers, a trio of brands — each representing unique ad categories — have proven to be among the strongest seen across 2022 for AMs and FMs tracked by iHeartMedia-owned Media Monitors.
How to Create Engaging Ads at This September Event
Too often, the ad spot is given less attention than the spot placement, programming the ad for failure. None of us — the consumer, the client, or the rep — wants to be disappointed by an ad that doesn’t hit the mark. It’s time to learn how to effectively reach consumers not only with great ad placement, but with the more important ad content.
Teens, Social Media and Technology: Facebook Is Out
A new Pew Research Center survey of American teenagers ages 13 to 17 finds TikTok has rocketed in popularity since its North American debut several years ago and now is a top social media platform for teens among the platforms covered in this survey. Facebook? Yeah, right ...
NABOB Fall Conference Is On. It’s Opposite NAB Show NY
The National Association of Black Owned Broadcasters (NABOB) will host its 46th annual Fall Broadcast Conference and 22nd Power of Urban Radio Forum as a live in-person event in mid-October. Attendees may want to plan their trip carefully. Dates highly conflict with NAB Show New York radio industry events.
SMI: Linear Ad Spend Continues to Recede
National TV (Linear) ad spend receded for the second month in a row, falling 1% in June 2022 vs. June 2021. This is according to Standard Media Index, which captures actual invoicing data from all major holding companies and most major independents, representing 95% of national brand ad spend.
Nielsen’s U.S. National TV Panel Surpasses 42,000 Households
With the growth in its U.S. National TV panel, Nielsen says it now covers 101,000 directly measured viewers. This includes a subset of 21,000 households that are part of Nielsen's streaming meter panel, which the company "plans to continue to grow over time."
SAG-AFTRA National Board Approves Netflix Agreement
The contract will now be sent to the membership for ratification, with the National Board recommending a “yes” vote. SAG-AFTRA represents actors, announcers, broadcast journalists, DJs, news writers, news editors, program hosts, voiceover artists, influencers and other entertainment and media professionals.
How to Up Your Sales Game
Following two years of turmoil and distractions, it’s time to get back on track. It’s time to rethink sales strategy, refresh management skills, and refocus goals and expectations. It's the Radio Masters Sales Summit, presented by Radio Ink and The Center for Sales Strategy.
Connectivity and Mobile Trends: Gauging American Trends
A newly released survey from Deloitte has yielded some unique insights into how U.S. households are faring as they settle into a "new reality" brought on by the pandemic. There are several findings of interest, including key takeaways on Optimizing Devices & Connectivity.
Have Filler Words Become a Global Virus?
It seems there’s an epidemic of filler words in the United States, notes veteran public relations executive and "Zoom expert" Rosemary Ravinal. But, she notes in this column, "is the gaggle of you know, like, ah, uh, etc. that peppers our public speaking a problem in other languages as well?" The answer is yes.
Media Monitors Gets What Nielsen Needs From MRC
While Nielsen continues to regain the trust of the George Ivie-led Media Rating Council with respect to accreditation, the iHeartMedia-owned spot data tracking service known as Media Monitors has once again warmed the hearts of the MRC.
Celebrate 30 Years of Excellence: Radio Wayne Awards 2022
Streamline Publishing's Radio Ink and Steve Newberry-helmed QUU are rolling out the red carpet as the Radio Masters Sales Summit celebrates 30 years of excellence with the Radio Wayne Awards. This year's awards presentation is scheduled for September 22, and it will be live and in-person at the upcoming Miami affair.
New Research Suggests Ad-Supported Streaming Options Win With Consumers
Ad platform Infillion is built to capitalize on streaming advertising. Therefore, it is probably no surprise that its assessment of "the evolution of streaming advertising" positions the company in a favorable light. That said, the findings could be of high relevance to broadcast TV station owners looking to monetize their streaming platforms. According to Infillion, which worked in partnership with Ipsos, AVOD beats SVOD big time with U.S. consumers.














