Michael DeLier

Remembering Who Fought for Our Freedom

Michael DeLier says never to forget those who fought for our freedom.

Consumer spending, Halloween Next spending bonanza

RBR-TVBR's Exclusive Consumer Retail Research: Back to school is already planned but NRF anticipates a big consumer spend this Halloween. Upper demo consumers spend

Indecency: Setting A ‘Fleeting’ Precedence

The interest in the FCC's indecency enforcement and the Supreme Court's taking of the "Golden Globes" case remains a topic of heavy of speculation....

Large Telcos, Attorneys General Agree on Anti-Robocall Principles

Twelve large telecom companies and the attorneys general of 50 states and D.C. announced August 22 an agreement on eight voluntary principles that the companies will adopt to combat illegal and unwanted robocalls. It's a subject generating more complaints at the FCC than anything else.

Copyright Office extends comment date on music licensing study

Extensions of time were just announced in two proceedings affecting music licensing – one a Copyright Office

Must-Have Google Search Skills

Most everyone uses Google search these days, but most people never get beyond the basic technique of putting words in the text box and pressing the search

How Can Radio Monetize The ’90s?

With the recent format change to a '90s-focused pop hits format at iHeartMedia-owned WMIA-FM in Miami, the radio industry is now abuzz with talk of more "Totally"-branded format shifts at other iHeartMedia stations. But, how can Radio benefit from more ad dollars with such a change? This encore Media Information Bureau column from editor-in-chief Adam R Jacobson could prove inspiring.

Traffic & Revenue Mgmt Systems: Billing info; Co-op ads–Part I

Today we look at Accounts Payable billing information and handling Co-op ad requests after the client gets an invoice

Need For Continued Growth Key MIW Gender Analysis Finding

Data for the annual report, which compiles and analyzes the number of women in radio broadcasting who are rising to the ranks of management, shows progress in the ranks of female General Managers and Sales Managers. But, the MIWs say, the greatest challenge for women lies in Program Director/Brand Manager positions.

Ten realities for radio

When it comes to digital strategies, traditional media has been slow to embrace the opportunity...radio lags farthest behind in adapting a coherent digital strategy and

An Ex-L’Oreal and Colgate-Palmolive Marketer Wants You To ‘SeeHer’

The Association of National Advertisers (ANA) has selected a prominent marketing and media executive as the first president of SeeHer, the organization's movement for gender equality in advertising, marketing, and entertainment. It's an individual with stops at L'Oreal and Colgate-Palmolive on her resume.
Erwin Krasnow

President Trump’s Toolbox

"Steps are now being taken at the White House to deconstruct the administrative state by taking a sledgehammer to the federal bureaucracy." Those are the words from Garvey Schubert Barer Communications Group co-chair Erwin Krasnow, who opines in this exclusive Intelligence Brief that the White House has the power to produce great change at the FCC. The question, as he sees it, is how aggressive the Trump Administration can be.

Translator Complaints Addressed

In June, Media Information Bureau featured columnist Ken Benner and his wife, Karen, were engaged in a 100+ station alternative broadcast inspection tour during which there was substantial concern about translator compliance. He writes about his experiences in this exclusive column.

The ‘Broadcast Deal Myths Debunked’ Podcast: Comparable Sales Stats

Doug Ferber of DEFcom Advisors LLC and Erwin Krasnow of Garvey Schubert Barer are featured in this third exclusive RBR+TVBR podcast on the myths of broadcast media transactions. Today's topic: "You Can Rely Solely on Comparable Sales To Establish Value"
Michael DeLier

Tone Down Anchor Posturing in Disaster Coverage

Mike DeLier says much of the Egypt Air cable coverage followed a tired script.