NHMC fires letter off to Bain Capital, Thomas H. Lee Partners
The National Hispanic Media Coalition has sent a letter (6/14) to Clear Channel's two major investors - Bain Capital and Thomas H. Lee Partners...
Journalists In 2022: Passion, Tempered By ‘Turmoil’ Fears
A new Pew Research Center study shares journalists’ perspectives about the news industry they work in and their relationship with the public they serve. While journalists recognize the many challenges facing their industry, the Center’s survey of nearly 12,000 working U.S.-based journalists finds that they continue to express a high degree of satisfaction in their jobs.
8 Phrases You Need to Know to Coach Sales Reps
Here are 8 phrases to use when coaching sales reps from xPotential Selling Inc. CEO Barrett Riddleberger.
License Renewals: Is it time to come clean with the FCC?
As renewal filing deadlines move across the land, broadcasters are rediscovering their duty to disclose any violations of existing rules. The duty is required...
Borrell: Advertisers View Digital No Better Than TV Spots
Media research firm Borrell has kicked off its summer 2019 "Chart of the Week" series. In its first at-a-glance chart of interest to broadcast media is a peek at how digital video advertising compares with TV. The big takeaway? Brief, no-clutter video ads work as well as traditional spots.
Pandora files first petition for declaratory ruling
In November, the FCC changed its policy regarding the foreign ownership of broadcast stations. In its decision, about which we wrote here, it agreed to entertain applications seeking “alien ownership” exceeding the 25% limit for foreign ownership of broadcast stations that had previously been in place.
Taking advantage of media fragmentation in product marketing
According to the National Cable Television Association, television media fragmentation started with the enactment of the 1984 Cable Act. Cable networks grew
How to Harness Self-Awareness When You Speak
Zoning out while giving a talk is not uncommon. In this column, public relations and public speaking expert Rosemary Ravinal offers some reasons why heightened self-awareness can be the hidden key to exceptional public speaking.
Employment picture looking up
One has to go all the way back to 2006 to find a better year-opening assessment of job and wage prospects.
A Tribute To ‘Fine American Broadcasters’
Featured Media Information Bureau columnist Ken Benner has been "very fortunate" to have met "many awesome people" in the broadcast industry during his 50 years of inspection services for AM and FM stations. Today, Benner pays tribute to seven individuals who he calls "America's Finest Broadcast People."
FCC fines Townsquare in Flint, MI
Townsquare Media of Flint Inc. has been fined $4,000 by the FCC, which said its Country WLCO-AM in nearby Lapeer continued broadcasting when it...
What was the multiple?
Multiples are a favorite station-trading statistic, but according to veteran broker/broadcaster George Reed, they are often an eye-of-the-beholder stat where different results can be cited for the same exact transaction. In fact, Reed says it is best to have the salt shaker handy before embarking on a discussion of multiples. Here’s his handy guide to sorting everything out:
Maximizing Buzz on Broadcast Web Sites
Should your station websites allow negative user comments to remain visible to all? Maybe, research suggests.
NPR
NPR, long known as a news organization, has lately been producing some outstanding digital music offerings. The latest one is their 24/7 All Songs Considered Stream. Launched to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the
Election Winner: Local Radio
It might seem strange to say, but we are finding that stations in mid and small markets are growing BECAUSE of their size! It’s a tough market out there