Radio + Television Business Report 7/26/2016

Next FM Translator Opportunity Opens Friday
The next translator modification window opens Friday for AM owners. The first application window, for Class C and Class D station owners, closes Thursday. More…

Walgreens Grows
In the Media Monitors Radio Spot Ten, The Home Depot continues its run at the top. GEICO remained parked at #2, while Walgreens moved up from #10 to #3. More…

SiriusXM Trading Up
SiriusXM reports its second quarter earnings today. Analysts have high hopes. Out of 7 analysts covering Sirius XM Holdings, 4 rate it a “Buy”. More…

RAB Is On The Move
The Radio Advertising Bureau is moving, effective August 2. The organization will still be located in Texas. More…

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Toyota to the Top
Last week in the Media Monitors TV Spot Ten, the Toyota Dealer Association took #1. Nissan Dealer Association moved into #2, while Neutrogena popped up to #3. More…

Verizon Acquires Yahoo Core Assets
Verizon announced its acquiring Yahoo’s core assets, including search, video and mobile advertising. The deal is valued at $4.83 billion. More…

EEO Violations Snag Full Channel
Violation of the Equal Employment Opportunity rules got Full Channel TV into trouble. Did their arguments against the fine work? More…

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Sales & Marketing
Avoid ‘Audio Beige’ in Your Spots
By Jeffrey Hedquist
Try mixing up audio elements in your next commercial. The use of contrast in a radio commercial will draw attention, make it interesting, create the unexpected and keep listeners from falling asleep, says Hedquist Productions, Inc. President/Creative Director Jeffrey Hedquist. More…

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Oregon FM Sold
Edgar Eaton is selling an Oregon FM. KRLZ is licensed to Lincoln Beach, which is on the upper portion of the coast. KRLZ is a Class C2 FM. More…

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Stocks Slip Alongside Oil
U.S. stocks slipped Monday as oil prices fell. Radio and Television followed the market with both showing slight losses. The RBR Radio Index fell 1.361, or 0.21%, to 637.845. The TVBR Television Index fell 7.242, or 0.77%, to 928.128. More…

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