DRM to FCC: Adopt DRM in US
Adopting the DRM (Digital Radio Mondiale) standard would be the best option for not only revitalizing AM here in the US, said DRM
2013 internet ad revenues top TV
US interactive ad revenues for 2013 hit an all-time high of $42.8 billion, according to the IAB Internet Advertising Revenue Report for the full-year, exceeding broadcast television advertising revenues ($40.1 billion), for the first time ever. This figure marks an increase of 17% from 2012’s revenues of $36.6 billion.
Three indicted for defrauding the FCC of $32 million
Three individuals have been indicted for their alleged roles in an approximately $32 million fraud
Digigram unveils new Codec Fleet Manager
At NAB, Digigram unveiled its new Codec Fleet Manager. The web-based application, which can be hosted privately on any virtual machine or operated as SaaS in the cloud, enables structured management of all deployed audio-over-IP (AoIP) contribution codecs. Accessible from anywhere through the Web browser of Internet-connected devices such as PCs, tablets, and smartphones, the application automatically synchronizes phone books, connection profiles, and “favorite” groups of codecs to dramatically simplify deployment and day-to-day operation of the full codec fleet.
Doug Ferber’s take on NAB
Doug Ferber, CEO/CCO, DEFcom Advisors, LLC, gave RBR-TVBR some takeaways from the NAB Show this week, from the lens of M&A activity and the future of radio:
CMG Tulsa launches “103.3 FM The Eagle”
Cox Media Group Tulsa Radio’s KJSR Rock 103.3 has morphed, mostly in name only, to add more
Nasdaq drops most since 2011; Dow down 267 points
Stocks sold off on Thursday, led by steep drops in biotech and Internet stocks. The Nasdaq dropped 129.79 points, or 3.1%, its worst one-day...
Ocean Media to open NYC office
LA-based Ocean Media, a leading independent media agency, announced significant increases in billings and staffing during 2013 along with a planned expansion to New York City this summer.
NAB objects to Media Bureau’s new JSA guidelines
Here’s a letter to the FCC expressing NAB's “procedural and substantive objections” to the Media Bureau's
“Fringe FM” launching in Austin
Genuine Austin Radio will launch a new freeform/indie station called “Fringe FM” on the FM dial later this month. "What does fringe mean?"
‘Mixology’ hits low; ‘Law and Order: SVU’ rises
CBS was number one Wednesday in Adults 18-49 and with total viewers. On NBC, Law & Order: SVU garnered a 2.0, up three tenths...
Cablevision changes up leadership
Cablevision announced that James Dolan will step down as president but remain as CEO. Brian Sweeney, Dolan's brother-in-law, will succeed him in the former position. Kristin Dolan, Dolan's wife, has been named COO.
CRE: One in five use social TV daily
19% of online Americans ages 15-54 say they are reached by social media at least once a day regarding
David Cohen speaks to senators on Comcast-TWC merger
The Senate Judiciary Committee held the first public hearing on
Digital music sales continue slide
Digital album sales, something that both Apple and Amazon have worked very hard to develop, were essentially flat at 117.6 million units. Was 2013 a turning point in digital sales, or just a pause in digital’s continued growth? Q1 sales suggest the former. The latest data from Harker Research shows digital downloads continuing to slide, if anything a downward trend that appears to be accelerating over last year’s pace: