Spain's TV Slump Indicative of Tough Economy
October 16, 2009
Spain’s TV ads through a big slump | www.rapidtvnews.com
The weakening advertising economy in Spain is the direct result of an economy struggling with recession and also reflects shifts in consumption patterns involving new media.
September 26, 2009
Sony's Latest Gaming Device Cuts Out Retailers | www.cnbc.com
Sony's latest gaming device does NOT cut out retailers as this titles infers. There is still plenty of business for retailers to capture in this category with the PSP Go including hardware and accessory sales as well as pre-paid game cards (similar to Apple's iTune gift cards).
Will Marvel Boost Disney's Future?
September 1, 2009
Disney Nabs Marvel Heroes | online.wsj.com
In a surprising deal the Walt Disney Company agrees to acquire Marvel Entertainment for a hopping $4 billion in a cash and stock transaction.
Cable Reach Cap is Over; Raises Implications for Other Media Ownership Rules
September 1, 2009
Court Lifts FCC Limits on Cable Companies | online.wsj.com
On August 29 the Federal Appeals Court tosses the 30% reach cap in the cable television industry set by the FCC, claiming the Commission's ruling was not justified in the current environment.
Coinstar’s Redbox Expands Relationships with Studios
August 31, 2009
Redbox Sues Studio Over Access to Films | online.wsj.com
Redbox’s future will ultimately be affected by a number of variables, starting with whether or not the Universal (NYSE: GE), Fox and Warner Brothers studios succeed in their struggle to create a kiosk release window.
Radio Advertising Continues to Suffer
August 24, 2009
RAB: Radio Revenues Fall 22% In Q2 | www.radioink.com
Radio revenues are miserable for the second quarter of 2009, down 22% from a year ago. The industry is struggling with a lack of cash at a time when many of its biggest companies are suffering from servicing large amounts of debt.
With Financing in Place, DreamWorks to Produce Six Movies a Year
August 20, 2009
Spielberg Gets Funds to Start Up New Studio | online.wsj.com
DreamWorks is able to achieve what many Hollywood producers have been unable to do: secure new sources of film funding in financially difficult times.
Sony Pictures Signs Multiyear Agreement with Redbox
July 24, 2009
Studios Rethink Redbox | online.wsj.com
1. Sony Pictures (NYSE: SNE) has signed a multiyear deal to supply Redbox's (NASDAQ: CSTR) video rental kiosks. 2. Deal minimizes sell-thru of used Sony DVDs, while maximizing Sony non-theatrical titles.
Local Radio Revenue Disappearing
June 16, 2009
In Radio These Days, Small Is Better | online.wsj.com
Radio will survive. It is just going to be a very different medium, led largely by internet radio which has no barrier to entry.
Small Market Radio One of Few Bright Spots for Industry
June 16, 2009
In Radio These Days, Small Is Better | online.wsj.com
Article in the WSJ points out that small market radio stations are outperforming large market stations in terms of growing their markets.
Switzerland sues Google over Street View privacy concerns
November 13, 2009
Here Come the Droids! A brief review of Verizon Wireless' new Droid line-up.
November 11, 2009
October 30, 2009
Vodafone Orange Iphone Deal Ends Two Years Exclusivity Of O2 In UK
October 5, 2009
IPhone Coma Mode puts Apple in the ICU
September 19, 2009