Sizing Up the Opposition
John M. Pelkey, Garvey Schubert Barer
Although it has always been the case that an astute business person would know the background of the person...
Last train for translators – next stop LPFM
Speak softly and carry a big stick! That sage advice from revered President Teddy Roosevelt has taken on legendary importance over the last century. ...
Due Diligence — A Not Too Technical Guide (Part 2)
By Garrison C. Cavell and Erwin G. Krasnow, Esq.
In Part 1 of our not-too-technical, not-too-basic guide (RBR/TVBR. March 1, 2013), we mentioned that there...
Are FM radio’s days numbered in cars?
My career started at the intersection of audio and new technology. I used to work for professional audio equipment manufactures to help professional DJs...
Why Buy When you Can Rent?
Although a prospective buyer usually is focused on owning a station, purchasing a station may not be a realistic option for that buyer. It...
Advice from a radio outsider you’ll probably ignore Part 3
In this third part of the series, here’s more advice for radio sales departments that will likely get ignored too.
Sixth: Get better results for...
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...
Advice from a radio outsider you’ll probably ignore Part 2
In this second part of my 4 part series I provide some specific advice to save the medium. Radio will probably ignore this advice...
Advice from a radio outsider you’ll probably ignore Part 1
Radio leaders are sure to ignore all this because their media is doing so well right? Not so much. According to the RAB, radio...
Peer-to-Peer Financing, Part II
By John R. Brooks and Erwin G. Krasnow, Esq.
In “Peer-to-Peer Investing, Part I,” Radio & Television Report, January 31, 2013, we wrote about on-line...
Powerful press conferences steps
You decided that you have newsworthy information and have made a decision that you are going to hold a press conference. Now you’re saying...
Bargain Basement? Purchasing Out of Receivership or Bankruptcy
By John M. Pelkey, Garvey Schubert Barer
Buying a broadcast station from a receiver or a trustee in bankruptcy is a little like trying to...
Covenants not-to-compete: How to tie them down!
In my last article, I discussed covenants-not-to-compete from the employee point of view. But, really, that was only half the story. Good broadcasters know...
Peer-to-Peer Investing Part I
By John B. Brooks and Erwin G. Krasnow, Esq.
Small deals are the bane of lenders’ and investors’ existence. “Small” can be defined as under...
Covenants not-to-compete: Can you go, When to go, what to take!
Several recent cases have again placed the spotlight on the broadcasting employee relationship and management efforts to lock in the employee with the use...