GLG News by Movie Distribution Experts

Nielsen Media Research issued the first "C3" data on network television programs which reflects viewing during the actual broadcast, and up to three days later via a digital video recorder (DVR).  What are the implications of this new system?

The price of oil continues to hit record highs.  As the price of oil escalates along with gasoline prices, this will negatively impact the local advertising for radio and television.  Advertising tends to move inversely with oil prices, especially for local radio advertising. 

Belo corp. announced it will spin off its newspaper holdings in to a separate company known as A. H. Belo Corp. What does this decision mean?  Is it a precursor to a sale of either the newspaper or television holdings?

The radio industry and the NAB launch an ambitious plan to build renewed interest as the medium approaches its 100th birthday in 2020. The new campaign builds on accessible technology, format diversity and creating awareness among consumers. The Radio Advertising Bureau and the HD Radio Alliance are...

Deals involving XM/Sirius, Tribune and Dow Jones/News Corp. are being questioned by FCC Commissioner Michael Copps.

DirecTV has added 21 new HD Channels to their existing tier of 31 toward a goal of 100 by year end. This is great news for their subscribers and for those who understand and appreciate the big difference that viewing in HD can make. However, the question becomes whether this will add a significant number...

live cinema entertainment-via national cinemedia-opens new doors to revenue streams of movie theaters-broad and niche oriented events will create audiences that are not necessarily regular movie goers-by issueing subject matter that are  not normally available.

While the format wars in the next generation DVD systems continue to confuse customers clearly indicating that there is not going to be an obvious winner for some time, if at all, VOD may be sneaking under the radar. This is still a very nascent business. The studios in making their content available...

Viewer-ship is down at the broadcast TV networks.   The new Nielsen ratings system may have an equalizing effect on the flight of ad dollars from broadcast to cable TV.

How does this impact Access IT and Screenvision?