Understanding The Podcast Audience
One in four Americans have downloaded and watched or listened to an audio or video podcast, according to a new study presented online last...
Monetizing Online Video – Broadcasting's Big Problem
"If you don't measure something, you can't change it." -Mitt RomneyA few weeks ago traditional media scored yet another big online video win. Disney...
Jim Pastor on ESPNChicago.com
ESPN launched ESPNChicago.com last month, a site devoted to the Chicago sports scene. The site features a daily Chicago version of “Sportscenter,”
Legal Eagle eye view of FCC’s PPM snooping
The FCC has issued a Notice of Inquiry to explore the impact of the portable people meter (“PPM”) upon stations oriented toward minority audiences. The overall
Bob Pittman looks to the future (audio)
Before Pittman became the CEO of Clear Channel he shared his views and vision with RBR-TVBR. Pittman made the speaking circus rounds in 2011 but did he really say or forecast anything new? NOPE - he had the same words with RBR-TVBR first. Listen to
Customers less loyal to their bank
Driven by declines in both satisfaction and brand image, customer commitment to retail banks has decreased, according to the J.D. Power
Proposed 2009 Regulatory Fees
In spite of the current economic climate (and to the envy of broadcasters who wish they could raise their rates a comparable amount), Congress has ordered the FCC to collect 2009 regulatory fees
Survival of Internet Depends on Digital TV
For broadcast television stations, it is a tough time to be out there hitting the pavement trying to bring in new advertisers. There are a lot of changes going on in our industry and it is tough to look
Get Honest About your News Demos
If you ask a typical newsroom staffer the target age of their news viewer, most will tell you they're after 18-54 year old viewers. The truth is you just can't create a show
We Need A Hero
Why is the commercial radio industry in this country always in so much turmoil? Why is it always drowning in so much indecision, and suffering so much self-doubt? Why do we always
Economy affecting niche papers
The financial crisis seems to be hitting just about every sector of the United States economy, but some sectors are getting hit a lot harder than others, and as we are
Business opportunity for auto dealers: Service
While satisfaction was higher with independent mechanics, some new car dealerships scored much higher than others.
Local Insurance Agencies Need Your Help
What local direct decision makers need most are long-term big ideas that convert consumers into loyal customers without having to compromise the client’s price
Study: Streaming Nets Longer Listening
Jacobs Media has released an updated survey of the way listeners to rock radio formats use media and technology, Tech Survey V 2009
FCC Proposes Expanded Ownership Reporting
The FCC has released the text of its Report and Order that will change the timing of biennial ownership reporting and expand the scope...