http://blog.biacapital.com/financial Sun, 23 May 2010 20:12:49 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en *Last week was BIA/Kelsey's Digital Strategies for Broadcasting conference in Jersey City, NJ.   The main focus, as the title suggests, was the changing landscape of the television and radio industries, as new technologies impact the businesses.  Some observations: *Broadcasters realize that their industries are largely tied to the advertising market, but ... http://blog.biacapital.com/financial/2010/05/bia-digital-strategies-for-broadcasting-conference/ Report from 2010 National Association of Broadcasters convention in Las Vegas: *While the television and radio industries have a long way to go to return to normalcy, there was certainly a great optimism reining at the convention that had been lacking for a few years.  Most operators are reporting strong second quarters (several ... http://blog.biacapital.com/financial/2010/04/nab-thoughts-maybe-advertisers-were-just-off-the-air/ Last week, I had the honor of being asked to address the Oklahoma Broadcasters convention in Oklahoma City.  I was amazed with the large convention turnout and quality programs/sessions, especially considering tight budgets.  Kudos to OAB President Vance Harrison and his staff for organizing such a fine event.  My observations: 1)  My ... http://blog.biacapital.com/financial/2010/03/oklahoma-association-of-broadcasters-convention/ In a 180 degree turn from last post topic (more pleasant topic than bankruptcy).....positive signs are mounting for ad-based business - why do these seem so quiet when all the bad news regarding revenue drops and competitive threats seemed like front page news forever?? *Most obvious: the public media companies' discussion ... http://blog.biacapital.com/financial/2010/03/right-direction/ Yesterday's pre-packaged bankruptcy filing by radio broadcaster Regent Communications, adding to a growing list of broadcasters who have taken this route in the past several quarters, prompts today's blog: *First, regarding Regent: this is especially unfortunate, as this is not a bankruptcy caused by private equity trying to put as much debt as ... http://blog.biacapital.com/financial/2010/03/broadcasting-bankruptcies/ The BIA Capital blog, Capital Markets, will give insight to the current financial markets for the media/communications industries, especially as it relates to the state of the transaction market, as well as the equity-raising and debt-raising markets. Within our investment banking division, comprised of Chuck Wiebe, Gregg Johnson, Mike ... http://blog.biacapital.com/financial/2010/02/announcing-the-launch-of-bia-capitals-blog-capital-markets/