Intelligence Briefs

Drafting a purchase agreement can be a complex affair. Despite the best intentions of the parties, the negotiation and drafting process nearly always

At the end of 2013, more than 60% of the U.S. population owned a smartphone. The latest research showed that many of them are actively researching local businesses on the fly. That led Martin Kristiseter, today a senior VP at Marketron Digital, to pen a Media Information Bureau column that concludes Radio, whose audiences are predominantly local, can play a huge role in leveraging mobile to help local retail. In turn, mobile, which is far-reaching, can boost local radio. We revisit Kristiseter's column more than four years later, as his advice still holds true today.

A couple of years ago a creative director said something to me that I’ve not forgotten. His observation

The deadline for selecting MVPD must-carry or electing to negotiate

It is well known that broadcast is a great way for entrepreneurs to get the word out far and wide...

Womble Carlyle's Gregg Skall explains the ramifications of misusing EAS tones.

Dielectric's Dan Fallon says FM owners on shared towers should expect power disruptions during TV repack.

Garvey Schubert Barer's Art Harding explains who will pay your repack costs.

DeLier Group President Mike DeLier has a novel idea for convention anchors and commentators.

A new EY/Economic Innovation Group study paints a picture of millennials as a generation convinced the economy is failing them.

Alternative FCC inspector Ken Benner advises you to back up everything you say and do in writing, if FCC penalty avoidance is wanted

After studying a wide array of research on the issue, two professors from Loyola Marymount University reach a conclusion

The hottest social media platform for the youngest members of "GenZ" and so-called "Centennials" is developing a tool designed to tell marketers if their advertising efforts designed to drive traffic to specific stores actually bring in these consumers. It sounds like something the radio industry has championed for years. Is Snap trying to take business away from radio, or emulate an "original" social media platform? We have our thoughts on the matter.

According to a study conducted over a three-day period in May, more than half of U.S. pay television subscribers did not see having live sports channels as an important consideration. That's according to a study that seems dubious, biased and just one more example of how ridiculous "facts" are being masqueraded as research, our Editor-In-Chief notes in this Media Information Bureau report.

More than two decades ago, RBR+TVBR featured columnist Ken Benner was invited to the office of the president of a state broadcasters' association. He was told that a new means of compliance certification was being considered. It sounded like a good idea to Ken. Was it?