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Category Archives: economics
Radio revenue up in 2012, especially on digital platforms
The commercial radio business is looking stronger, especially on digital platforms. Terrestrial and digital radio revenue went up in 2012, with 4th quarter revenues surging even more. That’s according to a report from the Radio Advertising Bureau. Revenue from commercial … finish reading Radio revenue up in 2012, especially on digital platforms
Posted in commercial radio, economics
Tagged advertising, digital, HD Radio, revenue, spots, streaming
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FCC Chairman tells NAB that “business is better,” but your public files are going online
The National Association of Broadcasters annual show and convention just started in Las Vegas, bringing together nearly every sector of the broadcast industry to show off new products, discuss trends and hob nob. Unfortunately, the Radio Survivor travel budget doesn’t … finish reading FCC Chairman tells NAB that “business is better,” but your public files are going online
Posted in commercial radio, da future, economics, FCC
Tagged FCC, Julius Genachowski, Las Vegas, NAB Show, public file, public inspection file
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Sandra Fluke continues to speak out while syndicator suspends national ads on Limbaugh show
More than a week after Rush Limbaugh proffered a weak apology for his repeated misogynistic comments on-air about Georgetown law student Sandra Fluke, his show is left with virtually no national advertisers, but he remains mostly unrepentant. On Monday word … finish reading Sandra Fluke continues to speak out while syndicator suspends national ads on Limbaugh show
Posted in commercial radio, economics, politix
Tagged advertiser, boycott, Clear Channel, Premiere Radio Networks, Rush Limbaugh, Sandra Fluke
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SiriusXM’s Karmazin pretty much admits it’s good to be a monopoly
Last Thursday, on the eve of the company’s tenth anniversary celebration with Bruce Springsteen, SiriusXM CEO Mel Karmazin appeared for a thirteen minute interview on Jim Cramer’s CNBC investment show Mad Money. There are two big questions on the mind … finish reading SiriusXM’s Karmazin pretty much admits it’s good to be a monopoly
Posted in economics, satellite radio
Tagged Jim Cramer, John Malone, Liberty Media, Mad Money, Mel Karmazin, SIRI, Sirius/XM
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One step closer to more low-power community radio; FCC says LPFM no threat to commercial stations
Last week the FCC released its report on the economic impact of low-power FM stations on commercial radio. The report was mandated by passage of the Local Community Radio Act of 2010 (LCRA), and its primary conclusion should surprise nobody … finish reading One step closer to more low-power community radio; FCC says LPFM no threat to commercial stations
Posted in community radio, economics, FCC
Tagged community radio, Local Community Radio Act, low-powe radio, LPFM, NAB, ratings
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Occupy Wall Street occupies the airwaves, too
This post by John Anderson originally appeared at DIYmedia.net and is republished here by permission. Two decades ago, thousands of people took to the air without permission from the FCC to protest the agency’s draconian policies regarding access to the … finish reading Occupy Wall Street occupies the airwaves, too
Posted in economics, politix
Tagged micropower radio, Occupy Wall Street, pirate radio, protest, unlicensed radio, Zuccotti Park
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Radio World editor chuckles at Matthew’s economic analysis of pirate radio, but forgets his radio history
In his “From the Editor” column Radio World’s Paul McLane takes up Matthew’s recent calculation finding that pirate radio generates a half-billion dollars worth of jobs. Recall that my esteemed Radio Survivor colleague was riffing off a recent study sponsored … finish reading Radio World editor chuckles at Matthew’s economic analysis of pirate radio, but forgets his radio history
Do pirate radio stations create jobs? Two responses
Here are several responses to my post guesstimating that pirate radio stations produce about 19,220 jobs per year worth $576,600,000 in income. Obviously my finding, calculated in about an hour, was a bit of a stretch. But it has stimulated … finish reading Do pirate radio stations create jobs? Two responses
Report: pirate radio generates over half billion dollars for US workers in jobs
I have often wondered how many jobs “unlicensed” media produce, be it P2P file sharing sites or pirate radio stations. A new study commissioned by the National Association of Broadcasters inspires me to attempt a rough cut of the pirate … finish reading Report: pirate radio generates over half billion dollars for US workers in jobs
NFCB Sessions’ Fundraising Tips for Radio: Celebrity Smackdowns, 1-Day Drives and the Philanthropist Next Door
The National Federation of Community Broadcasters‘ 36th annual community radio conference was an incredible few days full of radio education and community radio bonding. Held in San Francisco from June 1st to June 4th, it featured an action-packed schedule of … finish reading NFCB Sessions’ Fundraising Tips for Radio: Celebrity Smackdowns, 1-Day Drives and the Philanthropist Next Door
Posted in community radio, economics, public radio
Tagged conference reports, fundraisers, fundraising, KALW, KQED, KZYX, National Federation of Community Broadcasters, NFCB, NFCB 2011
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