by Mark Fratrik | Feb 2, 2017 | BIA, Blog, Radio
Clearly, the radio industry got shocked today with the announcement of Entercom and CBS Radio being combined into one company. For several months, the prospect of CBS Radio as a separate public company through a new IPO has led many to consider the potential dynamics...
by Mark Fratrik | Jan 10, 2017 | BIA, Blog, Local Advertising Forecast, Radio
What’s up for radio in 2017 and beyond? According to BIA/Kelsey’s CEO, Thomas Buono, the future for local radio stations in 2017 and beyond is determined by their ability to sell multi-platforms – both their over the air audiences and online services. In a recent...
by Thomas Buono | Oct 10, 2016 | BIA, Blog, Radio
In its recent report on CBS Radio, BIA/Kelsey provides a detailed analysis on the radio industry, the leading radio groups and the markets in which CBS Radio competes.One conclusion is that the CBS Radio cluster in New York City could be worth $450 to $500 million:...
by Mark Fratrik | Aug 17, 2016 | BIA, Blog, Broadcast, Radio
On July 29th, the FCC opened a window for FM translator sales. Each week, we will report on activity throughout the open window period that ends in late October. More details and analysis are here. _______ Since the July 29th window opening for FM translators, there...
by Mark Fratrik | Aug 12, 2016 | BIA, Blog, Local Advertising Forecast, Radio
To help the radio industry and those who follow it, BIA/Kelsey has decided to issue quarterly local radio revenue reports. Our new analysis will begin the 3rd quarter of 2016 and we’ll issue the first report in November. As the local media marketplace becomes...
by Suzanne Ackley | Apr 21, 2016 | BIA, Blog, Broadcast, Local Advertising Forecast, Newspapers, Radio
Google was the top biller in Boston in 2015, according to BIA/Kelsey’s new Local Competition Report on the Boston television market, with nearly $238 million in local advertising revenue* – more than double its nearest competitor, Hearst Television, in 2nd place...
