On shopping for an HD Radio….
Yesterday I was in the neighborhood of Austin’s huge electronics store, Fry’s, so I had to stop in. In it they sell everything from refrigerators to alligator clips. It’s so big they’ve put a
Point vs Counter Point: Getting to the heart of the internet
Now we are getting to the heart of the internet; a two-way communication which can be kept alive in a way that traditional media is simply unable to
NY Times to sell part of its HQ
The New York Times Co. is in talks with an investment firm to sell several floors of its Manhattan HQ to help pay off...
Consumer confidence remains weak
It’s been worse – but not by much. A recent Rasmussen thermometer reading puts consumer confidence well below par, but still a bit better...
Cubs go to Ricketts
A final contract still has to be worked out – and then there’s approval by the Major League Baseball owners and a federal bankruptcy...
Deloitte unveils 2009 global predictions for media
Deloitte unveiled what it forecasts as major trends and issues in the media and entertainment sector for 2009, including the rising cost of free...
Tribune set to name Cubs buyer
Sam Zell had been expected to name a buyer for the Chicago Cubs and Wrigley Field this week and reports were circulating late Thursday...
Zacks predicts dividend cut at Journal
Journal Communications saw its stock price decline Thursday after Zacks Investment Research predicted that the company will cut its dividend sometime this year to...
In response to Ken Dardis yesterday….
Mr. Dardis, as a former Clear Channel employee, and now the president of an advertising firm, my question to you is, "WHAT ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT
Forbes lists what’s being bought
This top ten list will be much more useful than a David Letterman effort as far as broadcast sales teams are concerned. Forbes has...
Nielsen filling its coffers
The Nielsen Company announced plans for its Nielsen Finance subsidiaries to make a private placement of $300 million in senior notes due 2014. The...
GM falls behind Toyota in annual global sales
Toyota sold more cars and trucks last year than GM, stripping the automaker of the # 1 global sales spot for the first time...
Powder scare at WSJ
News Corporation’s Wall Street Journal reports that 13 envelopes containing an unidentified white powder were received Wednesday at its New York offices. Police are...
How about an FCC garage sale?
One of RBR/TVBR’s predictions for 2009 was that “Many broadcasting companies will trip on loan covenants in 2009. Most, though, will
Radio Industry Word Games and Clear Channel
I found this unusual on Tuesday, 1-20-09. While one man was inaugurated as this nation's 44th president, over 1,850 people were shown the door