GLG News by Radio Advertising Experts

A closer or perhaps an inside look is required when considering the current fate of the newspaper / media segment. While newspapers are routinely critical of their own efforts, with the same level of routine they neglect to inform about their position of dominance despite dips in circulation. ...

As the acquisition of Dow Jones by News Corporation appears imminent, what does this mean for competitors?  Who is likely to be the most affected by this latest addition to the News Corp. portfolio?

This article summarizes the recent annual Allen & Co. conference held recently in Sun Valley, which attracts many heavy hitters across the media industries. What is interesting is not just what is reported, but what is not being talked about.

In an article that reads like some daytime soap opera, Sumner Redstone is trying to remove his daughter Shari from the board at the company.  Ms. Redstone has long been considered the heir-apparent at Viacom, and this latest move throws the future leadership of Viacom in to question.

$100 price drop will increase unit volume. New 80 gb SKU comes with a game packed in adding to its value. Price cuts seen early at Target.

The debut of the iPhone raises questions about its MP3 capabilities, and the impact the device may have on the sale of downloaded music. This first generation iPhone has one big limitation--it cannot download music except through a computer, but that will likely change with future generations.

Senator Jay Rockefeller in a hearing on Washington has renewed calls for controls on television violence.

Apple's iTunes has now become the third largest retailer of music in the US, behind Wal-Mart and Best Buy with just under 10% of the market share.

A coalition of music performers under the umbrella of musicFirst is seeking a royalty from the radio industry for playing their music. It's another example of the recording industry--and in this case the performers--struggling to find revenues in a new digital environment.

Google Print Ads introduces yet another source for smaller marketers to play with the Big Boys, but Buyer beware. For the short term, this offering is beneficial to the Newspapers but needs some fine-tuning for small advertisers to benefit. It is essential for the Newspaper Industry to embrace the diversification...