The small station exception to the FCC EEO program rules
I recently presented an EEO Webinar to a group of broadcasters. We covered the usual topics that comprise the three-prong approach to the FCC’s...
Gridlocked: Advice for those in the Traffic Department
Is it possible to fly the pigeonholing coop? Yes...Spend some time observing and recognizing the boundaries that already surround you and the
How to increase ratings
Here’s a short piece on increasing ratings. Whether you're in a PPM market or diary, it makes no difference. This article spells it out...
Battle for the Senate 2012, Spring edition
Here’s a look at Senate races as of May 2012. Control of the legislative body hangs in the balance, and there are plenty of...
Social Media. You’re Not Doing it Right.
Everyday more businesses and individuals jump into the deep end of the social media pool. Internal or external pressures dictate that you simply
Insuring the Future of Your Business
By Erwin G. Krasnow, Esq. and John R. Brooks
Success in broadcasting can and often does depend on the exceptional contributions of a small number...
Did I mess up at my audition or were they just not hiring?
After reviewing the job openings board for radio and television, Susan eyed a co-host position at a nationally syndicated show. Her resume
Proposed 2012 FCC regulatory fees
The FCC has announced its plans to collect 2012 regulatory fees in a filing window to open in September. The total amount is mandated...
Free news research from Madison Avenue
Research budget get slashed this year? Well, some good news is on the way. There are huge companies out there that are more than...
Employment trends: How will they affect your career and recruiting decisions?
The Financial Manager’s Perspective: “Should I stay or should I go?” The refrain in this hit 80s song from the Clash is regaining relevance...
Closing the gap on discrepancies
Successful campaign management is essential to generating current and future revenue. In radio and TV, we sell time. Discrepancies are not only lost
Attracting OPM (Other People’s Money)
By John R. Brooks and Erwin G. Krasnow, Esq.
There has been a string of encouraging news lately for the beleaguered broadcast business, and not...
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Broadcasters learned that Cumulus has planned a major deployment of
Radio Wasteland
Perhaps what each station truly needs is a
Deal Tips: Forcing the Seller to Sell
By John M. Pelkey, Garvey Schubert Barer
Picture the following: After much effort, the owner of a cluster of stations in a market finds exactly...