Magna forecaster sees very slow growth for ad spend
The first half of 2009 is likely to be the worst period of this recession, but the inaugural forecast by Magna Director of Global Forecasting Brian Wieser sees only
CIT struggles to survive
CIT Group, whose commercial loan portfolio includes a number of radio and television broadcasters, says it is in negotiations with regulators on measures to improve its near-term liquidity
Economic recovery: V, U or new?
Former Secretary or Labor Robert Reich says that there are two schools of thought on how the recovery will work. One expects it to...
GM exits bankruptcy
The Detroit News reports GM’s good assets exited bankruptcy at 6:30 a.m. Friday morning. The new company, which emerged after a 41-day stay in...
Looks like the end is near for FM as we know it
Regarding “iBiquity Digital urges FCC to immediately allow FM power increase”, I note RBR has stepped up about 3 notches in information and reporting during the recent world economic
Wieser set to issue first forecast
As successor to Bob Coen, Magna Director of Global Forecasting Brian Wieser is set to issue his first advertising forecast today. Wieser said
SJ noncom elects to go solo
Budget problems have forced KCSM-TV San Mateo CA to sever its relationship with PBS, costing it access to primetime programming but saving it $400K....
MJ eclipses economy, TV eclipses CATV
The death of Michael Jackson and all the events surrounding it is just the kind of story that seems to be irresistible to the...
CEO confidence assessment confirmed
A recent study of CEO opinion on the economy conducted on a monthly basis found a weak present coupled with expectations of an improving...
CEO confidence backslides in June
With a score of 100 indicating business conditions that are neither particularly good nor bad, CEOs posted an overall economic rating of 74.3 in...
British medicos want alcohol ad ban
Citing statistics showing one in four adults drinking too much and far too many children drinking to the point of drunkenness, a British medical...
KBB boosts Clunkers
The king of used car data, Kelley Blue Book, has a brand new feature at its widely-used website, kbb.com. It is the Cash for Clunkers Calculator, a tool which may drive business to your station
Chipotle offers prizes for best ad submissions
Chipotle Mexican Grill will pay one winner $10,000 for their ad submission and may put the winner’s favorite food combination on its menu as...
We need more of this type of thinking
First of all, here is a great "Radio's Unique Assets" presentation the Southern California Broadcasters Association.Click the pdf link in the attachment box to...
Clear Channel Outdoor gets an upgrade
Caris & Co. upgraded the billboard company to “average” from “below average.” Ironically, the move comes just days after a New York Post story...