NYSBA details Summer Conference
The New York State Broadcasters Association will hold their 52nd Summer Conference at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in NYC. This year’s Conference
Twitter: Agency deals highlight ongoing business traction
The Wall Street Journal is reporting that Twitter and Omnicom have announced an agreement worth a reported $230mm over the next two years. Our view is that the news reflects positive business momentum for Twitter and the fact that Twitter can sustain its revenue growth independently of growth in numbers of users given the Twitter’s uniqueness as a communications medium for marketers.
Too many online ads being viewed by bots
Both the Financial Times and the Wall Street Journal have drawn attention over the Memorial Day
Knowlton Nash passes at 86
Knowlton Nash, the veteran CBC broadcaster, died 5/24 at his home in Toronto at the age of 86. He had reportedly been battling Parkinson's for some years.
Corona launches global partnership with SFX
SFX Entertainment and Anheuser-Busch InBev announced “Corona SunSets,” a new music experience bringing together top DJs and rising stars in celebration
Michelle Vetterkind on getting sales tax breaks in Wisconsin
The Wisconsin Broadcasters Association scored a major victory for WBA members by passing
Myers to exhibit at the 2014 PMDMC
Myers, developer in broadcast management software, has announced that they will be exhibiting at the upcoming Public Media Development
WBA scores broadcaster sales tax breaks
The Wisconsin Broadcasters Association scored a major victory for WBA members by passing
House votes to protect future of the Internet
The House of Representatives voted 5/22 to protect the future of the Internet by agreeing to Rep. John Shimkus’ (R-IL) amendment to the National Defense Authorization bill that mirrors language from the Domain Openness Through Continued Oversight Matters (DOTCOM) Act of 2014.
MFM, BCCA announce 2014 award winners
MFM – the Media Financial Management Association recognized its 2014 Award Winners, at Media Finance Focus 2014, the 54th annual conference for
Survey: Media execs planning to acquire, but not hire
Only 21% of 61 industry execs surveyed in March said they expect to create jobs or hire talent in the next 12 months--down significantly from a year ago when 44% planned to do so--Ernst & Young says in its latest Capital Confidence Barometer. Even worse, 21% now say that they plan to “reduce workforce numbers,” up from 13% last year.
Taking care of our own
Dick Foreman, our dedicated and dynamic Vice Chairman, recently dispatched a powerful, timely and rather pointed note (it didn't pull any punches!) to a fellow broadcaster who had turned a deaf ear to our recent pleadings and importunings on behalf of the Broadcasters Foundation of America.
Foreman's good letter got me to thinking about how to reach those who haven't yet gotten the message ...
Comm. and Technology Subcommittee convenes FCC oversight hearing
House Republicans told FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler that
Liberty Media to acquire Live Nation stock in note offering
Liberty Media announced it intends to acquire up to 3,700,000 shares of common stock of Live Nation Entertainment from investors
What net neutrality means to streaming companies
At the FCC’s net neutrality-open internet rules and open meeting/vote 5/15, the Commissioners