Online retailers have a wealth of first-party consumer shopping and buying behavior. They know what shoppers search for, click on, add to their carts, and then remove only to add it back again a few more times. The amount of…
The pandemic shook the world and affected many business verticals, disrupted economies and reshaped industries. As governments imposed strict lockdowns, businesses faced a multitude of challenges, with issues like supply chain delays, rising interest rates, employment issues, tech layoffs, economic…
Earlier this year, in this very blog, I posed one question everyone has been asking and another that had been bugging me – First, 'Are we in a recession?' and second, 'Does it even matter?' Now, with nearly half the…
Recently, we released our annual list with the Top 10 Radio Stations by over-the-air revenue. Now, let's look through the filter of radio station owners and see who made it onto the top billing list for 2022. First, it's worth…
In an announcement that should surprise no one in the radio industry, BIA today announced that Hubbard Radio, LLC’s WTOP-FM in Washington, DC continued its winning streak in 2022 and was once again the top-billing radio station. If you're keeping…
Did you know BIA has a podcast where we share our current analysis on major topics including Over-the-Top (OTT), digital, broadcast, print, media ad platforms, advertising revenue estimates, financial valuations and much more? See below for links to recent podcasts…
Are you feeling confused? Do you keep hearing about how things are improving in the economy and yet you find yourself feeling more and more unsure about your personal situation? You are not alone. While over a third (35 percent)…
Eight years ago, we decided there was a need for a well curated and organized newsletter covering stories of high impact for local broadcasters, brands and publishers. To meet the need, we published our first issue of Local Media &…
Data privacy, data compliance, AI, and ChatGBT are some of the most important topics for local media right now. In a recent episode of our Leading Local Insights Podcast, I had the opportunity to dig into each with Timur Yarnall,…
It’s been quite a month! Banks are getting bailed out and bought out, interest rates are continuing to rise, and Princeton made it to the Sweet 16! All this uncertainty has significant impact on Advertising spending (yes, even the Tigers’…
ATSC3 is now in its “lighthouse phase” whereby local TV stations must share frequency on just one or two TV stations in a market to host all ATSC 1.0 services to free up other spectrum to introduce ATSC 3.0 services.…
A long under-utilized but growing asset in local radio’s ad portfolio is in-screen visual display inventory comprising text and images. Basic RDS technology available in 70-80 percent of cars on the road allows FM broadcaster to deliver program and advertising…
Over the weekend I decided I need to start making my own lunch every day and not splurge on delivery. Also, I booked a 12-day vacation in The Netherlands for this Summer. Yep, like most American consumers, I have Inflation…
Inventory is finally getting back to normal, and dealerships finally have cars to sell. Does that mean automotive ad spending is bouncing back? Not so fast. Now that the supply problem is abating, demand is becoming a problem for very…
In this special podcast episode, BIA’s CEO, Tom Buono, sits down with legendary radio executive, Jeff Smulyan to discuss Jeff’s new book, “Never Ride a Rollercoaster Upside Down,” which offers captivating insights into what it takes to be an entrepreneur…
Original post amended March 29, 2023: The 12th Annual State of Media Sales Survey concluded in February 2023 and included 496 media sales reps and managers from broadcast TV, cable TV, radio, newspapers/magazines, direct response, and those who have more…
Looking at the last two years offers insights into the broadcast transaction landscape. Let's start with television. The 2021 and 2022 television transaction landscape was marked by megadeals by Gray and Standard General. Total TV deal volume more than doubled…
Are we in a Recession? Are we headed for a recession? Did we just blink and miss one? Most importantly, does it even matter? All questions we address in this first issue of Economic Pulse, a new monthly blog I'll…
Marketron's 2023 Local TV Advertising Trends webinar, being hosted on January 25 at 2pm, will benchmark local TV ad projection numbers with BIA's 2023 U.S. Local Ad Forecast and will dive into tactics and strategies to find verticals that will…
At BIA, we are, like most of you, assessing the new year and planting our feet firmly to get ready for opportunities and challenges. And, we are discussing our thinking with all with you in the podcast series we’re doing…
