CBS Radio picks "unique venue" in D.C. for regional office
The CBS Radio regional office in Lanham, Md., is preparing to move to a riverfront location in Washington, D.C. The new studio is set for completion by year's end and will take on a "Today" show atmosphere with street-level studio and performance space. "This new facility will allow an unfettered look into how we operate and provide fans of our stations with the chance to meet some of the top names in the music business and our own beloved personalities," said Steve Swenson, senior vice president at CBS Radio. American City Business Journals/Washington, D.C./Breaking Ground blog (4/22) Share:
The NFL has released its 2014 schedule, which includes a new flex schedule for "Sunday Night Football" that can begin as early as Week 5, up from the previous Week 11. While the flex schedule does mean any day game can be moved to prime time, the flex can be used only twice between Weeks 5 and 10. Deadline.com (4/23) Share: Advertising Analysts predict shrinking ad-rate increases for broadcasters
The major TV networks are preparing to argue their respective cases for significant ad-price increases at the upcoming upfront, but industry insiders believe they'll face challenges, with the potential of a third consecutive year of decreased price growth. RBC Capital Markets analyst David J. Bank expects broadcasters to average an increase of 5.5% in cost-per-thousand viewers. Variety (4/23) Share:
Former Federal Communications Commission member and Comcast lobbyist Meredith Attwell Baker has been named president of wireless industry trade group CTIA. Baker will begin her new duties in June. "CTIA should be in the center of discussions about how wireless is reshaping our economy, our society and our culture," said Baker. The Washington Post (tiered subscription model)/The Switch blog (4/23) Share:
The NAB Online Resource Guide is an easy-to-use tool to locate the products and services offered by NAB associate members that electronic media professionals use. Search for law firms, station brokers, equipment manufacturers, specialty services and much more. Visit the NAB Online Resource Guide. Not a member? Visit www.nab.org/WhyNAB.
The CBS Radio regional office in Lanham, Md., is preparing to move to a riverfront location in Washington, D.C. The new studio is set for completion by year's end and will take on a "Today" show atmosphere with street-level studio and performance space. "This new facility will allow an unfettered look into how we operate and provide fans of our stations with the chance to meet some of the top names in the music business and our own beloved personalities," said Steve Swenson, senior vice president at CBS Radio. American City Business Journals/Washington, D.C./Breaking Ground blog (4/22) Share:
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The NFL has released its 2014 schedule, which includes a new flex schedule for "Sunday Night Football" that can begin as early as Week 5, up from the previous Week 11. While the flex schedule does mean any day game can be moved to prime time, the flex can be used only twice between Weeks 5 and 10. Deadline.com (4/23) Share: Advertising Analysts predict shrinking ad-rate increases for broadcasters
The major TV networks are preparing to argue their respective cases for significant ad-price increases at the upcoming upfront, but industry insiders believe they'll face challenges, with the potential of a third consecutive year of decreased price growth. RBC Capital Markets analyst David J. Bank expects broadcasters to average an increase of 5.5% in cost-per-thousand viewers. Variety (4/23) Share:
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Former Federal Communications Commission member and Comcast lobbyist Meredith Attwell Baker has been named president of wireless industry trade group CTIA. Baker will begin her new duties in June. "CTIA should be in the center of discussions about how wireless is reshaping our economy, our society and our culture," said Baker. The Washington Post (tiered subscription model)/The Switch blog (4/23) Share:
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The NAB Online Resource Guide is an easy-to-use tool to locate the products and services offered by NAB associate members that electronic media professionals use. Search for law firms, station brokers, equipment manufacturers, specialty services and much more. Visit the NAB Online Resource Guide. Not a member? Visit www.nab.org/WhyNAB.
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