A Big Wall Street Voice Worries About Digital Ad Growth
Are digital ad dollars in for a growth slog in the coming months, or years? One prominent Wall Street voice is expressing deep concerns about longer-term growth in digital advertising. It's a sobering review from Michael Nathanson, of MoffettNathanson, and it comes after a revenue warning earlier this week from Snap Inc., the parent of Snapchat, and its less-than-robust Q2 2022 ad demand.
Nexstar Ramps Up ‘DC News Now,’ Entering a Competitive Nation’s Capital
Soon, another news brand will arrive in the Washington, D.C., region. Nexstar Media Group hopes it will have the same power as in other markets where 'Now' magnetizes news seekers.
How Is Gen Z Consuming Video Content Today?
How young consumers relate to long-form content, user-generated content and even eSports means a lot to today's broadcast and cable TV programming, sales and leadership teams. Thus, this Horowitz Research study is a must-read, as it seeks to tell advertisers what they should consider when looking to engage "these politically aware digital natives" — Gen Z watchers — in a big year for political dollars.
NPR, NAB Denied Deadline Extension on Geo-Targeted FM Booster NPRM
Each organization's technical experts will not get additional time to analyze what they call the "voluminous" technical material filed by GeoBroadcast Solutions LLC in its effort to geo-targeted FM boosters — key to its ZoneCasting product offering — approved for use.
Silence Without OTA Results In Reduced FM Translator Fine
Among the many translators in the nation’s third-largest market is a 17-watt facility atop the John Hancock Tower. Its licensee made headlines in mid-March because the FCC handed it a proposed $8,000 fine for ceasing broadcasts without permission. After the licensee noted it is suffering from financial hardship, the Audio Division decided on a lower penalty, but a fine nevertheless.
In the Face Of Tragedy, A Local Radio Group Comforts
As tragedy struck Uvalde, Tex., on May 24, the Sales Manager for South Texas Radio's three FMs in the town — the only broadcast media properties around — sprung into action. He's not only the host of a morning show on one of those stations, but the chief of the local volunteer fire department. He's also the parent of a student at the elementary school where 19 students were killed by a gunman.
Once a ‘Secret Millionaire,’ Licensee Spins Ex-Beasley Properties
Less than four months ago, a “Secret Millionaire” featured in a March 2011 episode of the now-concluded ABC reality television series re-entered radio ownership by agreeing to take Beasley Media Group‘s remaining properties in this upscale South Palm Beach County city. Now, he's selling them.
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Alliance Agrees To Sale of Chicago AM Serving Polish Community
At 1490 on the AM dial, it possess a 1kw signal from 1 tower that allows it to cover much of the nation's third-largest market. For its Polish-speaking audience, that's proven to be a plus. Now, WPNA-AM is poised to welcome a new owner. What does that mean for the station's programming?
From FM To Podcasting for a Student-Run Station
By the end of 2021, a student-run radio station would go silent under a STA. The student body didn't want to pay for it, with fee reduction more important. Now, the former radio station is seeing its studios converted from live broadcast to podcast recording facilities.
Villafañe Grows With D.C. Market Entry
First, it was Boston's northern suburbs. José Villafañe has signed off on an asset purchase agreement that sees the media company he leads adding an AM serving the National Capital Region to the mix. The station comes with an FM translator serving a small pocket of Northern Virginia. The deal signals the exit from Radio of the Newcomb family.
The InFOCUS Podcast: Jack Hobbs
In this episode of the InFOCUS Podcast, hosted by RBR+TVBR Editor-in-Chief Adam R Jacobson, Jack Hobbs shares how he learned about the power of Audio, and how reVOLVER Podcasts was really ahead of the curve when seeking to connect consumers with on-demand content — the hottest desire across the U.S. today, regardless of language. LISTEN HERE
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Living Water Lets Omaha-Area FM Translator Sail Off
Living Water Radio mainly uses a Class C2 facility at 89.3 MHz to reach listeners in Western Iowa and in Nebraska City, Neb. Until recently has also benefited from an FM translator licensed to Glenwater, Iowa. That mini-FM, presently silent, has just been sold.
Synamedia Go Offering Gets Boost From SaaS Content Discovery Platform Buy
London-based independent video software provider Synamedia has acquired a U.K.-based privately owned content discovery platform provider with products targeted at the entertainment industry.
Evoca Now Blooming In Oregon’s ‘Rose City’
The pioneering television service powered by ATSC 3.0 has launched in the Pacific Northwest's second-largest market, fresh off of a new partnership announced Wednesday with Sling TV.
Evoca Meshes vMVPD Into Pioneering NextGen Service
The innovative NextGen television service presently operating in the Mountain West's fastest-growing DMA, has reached an agreement with Dish that allows subscribers to add two vMVPD options to their package.
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Media Bureau Wants Your Say On A Future Content Vendor Report
A number of politicians have posted comments on social media. They've Tweeted about it as well, indicating they're in favor of the report. Now, you can have your say on a Petition for Rulemaking that would establish a content vendor diversity report at the FCC.
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With IP Business Spin, Xperi Selects Unit’s Future CEO
Later this autumn, the parent company of HD Radio will separate its intellectual property (IP) business, making it a standalone operation. We now know who will be leading that forthcoming entity, to be known as Adeia.
Dielectric Applauds FCC OK of AI-Based FM Pattern Verification
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A First From StreamGuys: A Sales & Marketing VP
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