Impairment Losses, Management Guidance Examined At Entercom
Villamayor Capital closely examined two things that stood out in Entercom's Q4 2018 results. One was an unexpected impairment loss. The other was optimism about the growth prospects for the radio broadcasting company from Entercom's C-Suite.
Hey, Radio! Check Out Pandora’s ‘Sound On’ Effort
Attention radio industry C-Suiters: Pesky audio streaming pioneer Pandora, now owned by Sirius XM Satellite Radio, is at it again with its aggressive marketing efforts to attract and inspire listeners. The 12-week, six-market "Sound On" brand campaign is worth noting.
Podcast: How The Power Of Sound Can Reshape Radio
"The Power of Sound," and the proliferation of digitally delivered audio, is reshaping the radio industry. Companies that target Hispanic consumers are no different, and that's why the two topics generated buzz at the 2019 Hispanic Radio Conference.
Jones Joins Skyview For Key Executive Role
Steve Jones joined ABC News Radio in 1986 following a year as an on-air host for the station that put Howard Stern in morning drive in New York for the first time. He would ultimately become VP/GM and Executive Producer. Now, 33 years later, Jones is exiting ABC.
New HD Receiver Could Help In These Key Markets
Inovonics' third-generation, small form-factor FM and FM-band HD Radio broadcast monitor receiver is now being shipped. Owners of radio stations in 10 distinct markets may want to take note of this product roll-out, based on fresh HD Radio consumption data.
Enforcement Bureau Officially Welcomes EEO Team
With Thursday's publication in the Federal Register, the FCC has officially shifted its Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) team from the Media Bureau.
NABOB Media Sales Institute Solidifies ’19 Scholarship Awards
The Media Sales Institute (MSI) is an intense ten-day program designed to properly expose and prepare career changers, college graduates and military personnel (Post 9-11) for a career in media sales.
Why Did Townsquare Shares Stumble On Thursday?
By all accounts, Townsquare Media had a strong Q4 2018. Yet, shares were off by more than 7% in midday trading before a rebound. Why? It could have nothing to do with Townsquare but everything to do with the private equity firm that controls it.
Spanish-language Radio’s Potential Growth Via Smart Speakers
When asked if they owned a smart speaker, nearly all of the Hispanic Radio Conference attendees raised their hands. But, what are Spanish-language radio station owners doing to promote their stations on this device heralded as bringing AM and FM back into the home?
With College Degree, Higher Listening To Radio?
As a follow up to Deloitte’s Prediction 2019 forecast regarding the resilience of AM/FM radio, DMR/Interactive President/COO Andrew Curran engaged in a conversation with the report's author. His insights were put to words in a column penned by Curran.
Are Investors Spooked Over Salem Outlook and Layoffs?
Many media companies had a big final three months of the year, thanks to political advertising and a resurgence of core advertising. Salem Media Group wasn't one of them. What's worse, the Q1 2019 outlook is grim, too. Will Salem's stock again wither?
Is Payless’ Demise A Learning Lesson For Broadcast Media?
Payless Shoe Source in February joined a long list of brands now in the "Ghostly Galleria," as it announced it is closing all of its stores as part of a Chapter 11 bankruptcy plan. Digital delivery killed the brick-and-mortar store. Should broadcast media worry?
Small Gains, When Adjusted, For Saga In Q4
Like other radio broadcasting companies releasing Q4 2018 results that, on the surface, may not look so good, one must focus on same-station results for Saga Communications to truly gauge how it performed in the final three months of last year. How did Saga do?
Radio: ‘Just The Starting Point’ For Townsquare
"Radio is our DNA and our foundation, for which we are proud," Townsquare Media CEO Bill Wilson said in a shareholder letter distributed Tuesday morning, concurrent to the release of its Q4 and full-year 2018 earnings results. For Wilson, radio is just the beginning.
Music Discovery? FM Radio’s ‘Losing’ Value Proposition
Are you among the group of individuals that snort when hearing that FM radio is the No. 1 source of music discovery? Well, then here's some great firepower to bolster your beliefs. It comes courtesy of a just-released study from NuVoodoo Media Services.