Newspaper Ad Revenue Dropped $40 Billion in a Decade

10-24-14

When we shed a tear for radio because it runs into a flat quarter or a year with no growth, imagine how employees of the newspaper industry feel. Not that too many radio people will feel sorry for their print competitors, radio salespeople always believed that industry was getting more ad revenue than it should have been. The Atlantic reports details from a Brooking Institution essay that says from 2000 to 2013 ad revenue spent in newspapers declined from $63.5 billion to $23 billion. By comparison, Google took in over $50 billion in 2013, advertising spent on mobile is expected to be about $18 billion in 2014 and most estimates have radio industry revenue at about $17 billion.

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RAB Reports Q3 Revenue Dropped Slightly

11-16-2012

The Radio Advertising Bureau confirms what we've seen from most of the big reporting companies, that radio had a weak third quarter. The RAB issued its quarterly revenue report today and says total spot revenue based on 100 Miller Kaplan Markets, was $3.64 Billion. That's down from Q2 which came in at $3.76 Billion. Q1 was $3.047 Billion. That brings the radio revenue total for the first three quarters to just under $10.5 billion so far for 2012.

While Q3 spending was flat compared to the same time period last year, several categories increased their Spot Radio spending over Q3 2011 levels according to the RAB:
Health Care +26%
Auto Dealers/Dealer Groups/Manufacturers + 7%
Department/Discount Stores/Shopping Centers + 7%
Television/Networks/Cable Providers + 3%
Beverages + 3%
Grocery/Convenience/Liquor Stores + 1%
Casinos/Lottery + 1%

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Michaels Has OVI Charges Dropped.

1-16-2012

Three months after the Merlin Media CEO was arrested in Ohio, and charged with driving under the influence, those charges against Randy Michaels have been dropped. He paid a $30.00 fine and court costs for driving in a construction zone and the case is now finished according to court records. WCPO-TV says Michaels? attorney argued that officers had not written the correct code on his client's citation so he was never officially charged with OVI.

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DWI Charges Against Emmis Talker Immediately Dropped

June 14, 2011 -- Austin police officials reviewed the videotaped field sobriety test of Emmis talker Jeff Ward and determined there is not enough evidence to prosecute him. As we reported yesterday Ward was arrested late last week for failing a field sobriety check. The American-Statesman is reporting that Ward called Austin Police Chief Art Acevedo from jail to discuss the matter. The chief scolded Ward about not taking a breathalyzer then hung up on Ward. Ward claims he had two beers while hosting a community event Thursday evening and was not drunk. After reviewing the in-car videotape, officials decided to drop the case. Ward told the paper "he is glad the matter has been resolved. It was a miserable experience."

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Without Explanation Charges Against Sandler Dropped

She says she's exploring all of her options after her case was dismissed by Broward County. Last month former Air America host Nicole Sandler was arrested and charged with trespass after warning. Trespass after warning is a municipal ordinance. Sandler was cuffed and booked after speaking out at a town hall meeting for a Florida Congressman. The authorities didn't like the way she spoke out and asked questions while the Congressman was speaking. Sandler says she was just participating in our Democratic form of government. Her bond was $25.00 but her stay at the Broward County Jail was less than pleasant.

Being arrested is one thing, being treated the way Sandler says she was treated while in custody is another. If true, one could argue prisoners get better treatment at Gitmo. Last night Sandler described her treatment while in custody of the county. "The guard at the Broward County Jail didn't like the fact that I asked for an apology to me and three other women who were put in a cell that was being used to store mattresses and forgotten about and left in there for over an hour.  In retribution for me daring to tell him that we were human beings and deserved an apology, he put me into solitary confinement. While I was locked in that cell, I heard a guard call my name. I believe she was calling me to let me out. I responded that I was locked in cell #1, and that she needed to let me out. Then I heard nothing more for over an hour. I believe I was supposed to be released, but the guard who was punishing me somehow managed to make sure I was held a little longer."

For several days, albeit not pleasant, the event was a publicity bonanza for Sandler. She was in the paper, on the local newscasts and there was video of the episode all over the Internet. Sandler was also savvy at pushing it out using social media on Twitter, Facebook and her blog. She also does an online radio show where she discussed the event. Sandler also fills in for Rhandi Rhodes on occasion.
We asked her why she thought Broward County decided to drop the charges. "They didn't have a case.  From what I've heard, the prosecutor watched the various videos floating around and realized it was a wrongful arrest. They didn't have a case and had no choice but to drop the charge. I think they don't understand the concept of the presumption of innocence until proven guilty in a court of law.  The "law enforcement" officials here apparently believe they hold the power of judge, jury and executioner."

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