MMTC reiterates case for cross-ownership
The Minority Media and Telecommunications Council noted its long-standing support for the cross-ownership rules as a means to provide diversity of viewpoint in the nation’s news media. But it said it is necessary to take into account changing technology, and restated that it’s time to look at letting the rules go.
NAB mental health campaign draws millions
A campaign called “OK2Talk” aimed at improving the state of mental health in America has drawn widespread support from broadcasters, who to date have chipped in more than $12M worth of airtime in the form of the airing of more than 106.6K radio and television spots.
O’Rielly coasts through Commerce hearing
Prospective FCC Commissioner Michael O’Rielly appears to be enough of a lock for approval to
Broadcast trumps new media on ad trustworthiness
According to Nielsen, you just can’t beat word of mouth when it comes to believable information about goods and services. But you can certainly beat most forms of online and mobile advertising, as TV, radio and newspaper do with room to spare.
Deloitte: Index down but reason for optimism
Two key indicators of future consumer spending were down during the month of August, but two
Consumer Reports Index takes bad turn
People on the lower end of the income spectrum experienced a sharp increase in financial woes, and the overall consumer sentiment index as measured by Consumer Reports slipped into negative territory during the month of August.
O’Rielly getting his day on the Hill
While many on the radio side of the broadcast community will be gathered in Orlando FL for the NAB/RAB Radio Show, Michael O’Rielly, President Barack Obama’s choice to fill the open Republican seat at the FCC, will be gathering with senators for a job interview.
NABEF to host radio show career fair
The NAB Education Foundation (NABEF), in partnership with the Broadcast Education Association (BEA), will host a Career Fair on September 17 from 1-5 p.m....
PSA campaign demonstrates the power of advertising
A multi-media anti-smoking blitz mounted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the US Department of Health and Human Services was far...
Employment plans on the upswing
According to Manpower, you have to go all the way back to Q4 2007 to find better results attached to its ongoing Manpower Employment...
Are bells jingling on America’s docks?
It’s a little early to start making predictions about the upcoming holiday season
Alert: Major broadcast doings at next FCC meeting
Month after month after month, the FCC has held Open Meetings that usually held very little interest
Report: Nielsen negotiating concessions for Arbitron buy
Nielsen’s proposed $1.26 billion buy of Arbitron would allow it to measure audiences across numerous
RadioTraffic.com adds ordering app
Radio business software developer RadioTraffic.com introduced a new capability for tablets so street sales people can enter new orders from anywhere. This browser-based enhancement...
Which is the happiest top 10 market?
There are a number of factors that impact the general overall happiness of Americans, and location is one of them. According to Harris Poll,...