More people are watching television in local markets than were previously measured, according to information released today from Nielsen Media Research.
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Irreverent Radio Myths.
A recent analysis of “radio myths,” by the Radio Advertising Bureau, seeks to dispel radio issues that they suggest are “misunderstood, exaggerated, or underestimated.”
National Television Academy Honored Leaders In Spanish TV.
The National Television Academy presented six honorary Emmy Awards tonight to leading Hispanics at a black-tie event held at the McNay Art Museum in San Antonio, Texas. The awards, given by the Academy’s trustees, were presented to honorees in recognition of their contributions to the growth and quality of Spanish-language television in the United States.
Media Monitors AirCheck Radio Spots.
This week’s most-played radio commercials in America’s top markets.
Lingo VoIP Phone Service To Offer Unlimited Calling To Mexico.
Lingo, the U.S. Internet phone service provider, became the first VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) provider to offer unlimited phone calling to Mexico.
Reach Trumps Frequency.
Whenever I hear “Radio is a frequency medium” I shudder. It implies two things, neither good. Either Radio messages don’t communicate very well, so you need say it again and again just to be sure. Or Radio’s reach is so limited that any typical schedule soon runs out of new listeners.
Emmis Sues SBS Over Latino 96.3 Launch In LA.
According to Radio &Rrecords magazine, Emmis wants $25 million from Spanish Broadcasting System in L.A. – and a format change. The May 31 lawsuit shows that Emmis claims it was blindsided when SBS “suddenly and unceremoniously changed its format” from Spanish to bilingual urban hip-hop and reggaeton – a threat to Emmis’ Power 106. Emmis objects because SBS-owned KXOL-FM is leasing tower space from it.
