Thursday, July 23, 2026

Chart

Deloitte measures uptick in consumer spending

Spending is up, and unemployment filings are down
Group of People

Americans sweating out financial fears

The average American places financial fears above all others
Survey / Poll

Media fares moderately in prestige poll

Three jobs associated with the media were in the neighborhood of the 50-50 line.
Disney

Disney long-term stock performance earns applause

The ability to thrive as an essentially old media company in the new digital age is lauded.
Yes!

Credit loosening for mid-market M&A activity

Corporate execs like what they’re seeing on the credit market and are planning to raise capital
FEMA / Federal Emergency Management Agency

Broadcast figures in NYC emergency campaign

TV and radio are on tap to promote the OEM/FEMA message, and radio is an important part of the recommendation.
Robert McDowell

McDowell accepts law firm gig

Wiley Rein scores another ex-Commissioner.

Tribune thinking about selling stock

CEO Peter Liguori says his broadcast group will be traded on one of the majors
Chat

Language check: Erase these phrases

A goal of business leaders is to effectively communicate with the troops.

Consumers advised to check credit in advance of holidays

It’s time to start thinking about holiday gift-giving.
Australia Flag

Newsprint is a multimedia drag Down Under too

Moody's enthusiasm seems to be dampened anytime it sees mention of newspaper assets.
BIA Kelsey

Study: Local businesses sticking with traditional media

.Small-to-mid-sized businesses will increase their advertising expenditures by 18.3% between
Car Radio

Competing media: vehicle wraps

Local radio and television stations don’t need additional competition, but it keeps coming anyway.
MIB Reports Hispanic

Bicultural Hispanics are difficult media target

This is an attractive demo for advertisers and the media that aspire to connect the advertisers to the people.
Kelley Blue Book

KBB car sales study parallels TrueCar results

The big winner for August 2014 in terms of car sales is Chrysler