Former Citadel, Townsquare exec offered DUI plea deal
Matt Hanlon, former Citadel RVP and Townsquare Media SVP/Sales in Grand Rapids, MI has been given the opportunity to plead guilty to a reduced...
The Financial Manager's Perspective: Following the Money
The best Way to give advertisers what they want is by ensuring that we are serving our audiences. A couple of weeks ago
Local involvement for the good of the community and the station bottom line
There has been an ongoing discussion for years now about radio stations and how they are not locally involved with
Don’t be Mislead by Contour Maps
Garrison C. Cavell and Erwin G. Krasnow explain contour maps as a part of station due diligence before you buy.
Facebook: ‘A Regular Source of News’ For A Third Of U.S.
Even as social media companies struggle to combat misleading information on their platforms, a new Pew Research Center survey finds that 53% of adult American respondents receive their news on social media sites “often,” or “sometimes.” And, of the 11 social media sites asked about as regular sources of news in the study, Facebook sits on top.
Broadcaster Liability for Third Party Ads
The Supreme Court decision in Citizens United has indeed opened the door for significant new sources of advertising in the political process by corporations...
Where To Go To Avoid FCC Forfeitures
Why should you pay $600 for what you can get for free? Ken Benner shows you how you can save money, and avoid FCC fines
Unscrambling the Egg
If a broadcaster owns multiple stations in a market, it usually will dispose of all of those stations when it comes time to sell. That is not always the case, however. On occasion, one of the stations will be an underperforming station that the broadcaster wishes to jettison. In other cases, the broadcaster may be over the ownership cap in that market and wishes to dispose of the station that places the broadcaster over the limit. In still other cases, the broadcaster may have an opportunity to “trade up” and to obtain a higher powered station only if it is able to sell a lower powered station.
Monochronic vs. Polychronic Media Consumer Behavior
Two concepts not often referenced in media planning are monochromic and polychronic information processing by media users
The Three-Minute Drill
You are meeting with the owner of a chain of regional convenience stores. It’s going well until you reach the final bullet point of your presentation, your station’s Website. Interactive was
Biding Your Time – Station Operation Prior to Closing
The sale of a normal business, say a convenience store, is straight-forward. The buyer pays up, signs all the necessary documents and moves in. But a broadcast transaction must await FCC approval, which usually takes about 90 days or more during which the station must be kept in good operating order. Communications contract expert John Pelkey explains the four key considerations for the seller during this time of limbo.
A Matter Of Trust: American Opinions Rise On Government, Business
Is this a positive COVID-19 effect ... or something else? Since the start of the year, Americans' trust in government has risen nine points, while their trust in business has risen by six points. Those are the key findings of the 2020 Edelman Trust Barometer Spring Update: Trust and the COVID-19 Pandemic.
New Closed Captioning Rules Take Effect Monday, March 16
With the dawn of a new set of closed captioning regulation kicking in
Sponsorship ID: Is it really a big deal?
Ok, you say. I’ve watched out for absurd claims in advertisements and so I’m clean with the FTC. What do I need to do...
Due Diligence – A Not Too Technical Guide (Part 1)
By Garrison C. Cavell and Erwin G. Krasnow, Esq.
So you’re going to buy a radio or TV station. Although there’s a lot of money...