The latest injection of money into coronavirus small-business relief will be a lifeline for many businesses — but local newspapers, radio and TV stations worry that it won’t be enough of a rescue.
As some publications and stations have seen spikes in readership or viewership during the crisis, they also are facing a dire drop in local advertising revenue — estimates have ranged from 40% to as high as 90%.
Radio has been hit especially hard. Many commercial stations are entirely dependent on advertising, and the lion’s share of that comes from local businesses — the mom-and-pop auto dealers, mattress stores and even attorneys who have scaled back amid the mass shutdowns.
In fact, these stations argue that at the very moment they are providing valuable needed information to the public, they also are at risk of shutting down because of plunging local advertising revenues.
“One of the first things they cut is the advertising,...
As some publications and stations have seen spikes in readership or viewership during the crisis, they also are facing a dire drop in local advertising revenue — estimates have ranged from 40% to as high as 90%.
Radio has been hit especially hard. Many commercial stations are entirely dependent on advertising, and the lion’s share of that comes from local businesses — the mom-and-pop auto dealers, mattress stores and even attorneys who have scaled back amid the mass shutdowns.
In fact, these stations argue that at the very moment they are providing valuable needed information to the public, they also are at risk of shutting down because of plunging local advertising revenues.
“One of the first things they cut is the advertising,...
- 4/29/2020
- by Ted Johnson
- Deadline Film + TV
Showtime is celebrating Black History Month by featuring documentaries and comedy, stand-up specials that highlight the culture and experience of the Black community. This includes a new documentary from filmmaker, historian and author Nelson George. The doc, entitled Brooklyn Boheme, spotlights some of the defining black voices that rose out of Brooklyn, including: Spike Lee, Chris Rock, Common and Erykah Badu.
Check out the full rundown of Black History Month specials on Showtime below:
Brooklyn Boheme
Airs Thursday, February 2nd at 8:30 Pm (Et/Pt)
This intimate portrait from noted filmmaker, historian and author Nelson George explores the Black arts movement that exploded in the famed Fort Greene neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York in the mid-1980s-‘90s and launched the careers of such acclaimed artists as filmmaker Spike Lee, comedian Chris Rock, musicians Branford Marsalis, Common, Erykah Badu and yasiin bey (formerly known as Mos Def), among many others.
Check out the full rundown of Black History Month specials on Showtime below:
Brooklyn Boheme
Airs Thursday, February 2nd at 8:30 Pm (Et/Pt)
This intimate portrait from noted filmmaker, historian and author Nelson George explores the Black arts movement that exploded in the famed Fort Greene neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York in the mid-1980s-‘90s and launched the careers of such acclaimed artists as filmmaker Spike Lee, comedian Chris Rock, musicians Branford Marsalis, Common, Erykah Badu and yasiin bey (formerly known as Mos Def), among many others.
- 1/27/2012
- by Bags Hooper
- BuzzFocus.com
What up, Professor Snooki! Last night on what is obviously becoming the greatest season of "Jersey Shore" yet, when she wasn't busy crashing a tricycle or passing out on a poodle's bed, Snickers urged viewers to devote themselves to learning. We, who have been studying the hit show since last year with our "By The Numbers" charts, applaud her efforts.
See, Snooki declared last night that she won't go in the ocean. Why? Because it's salty. Why? Because of whale sperm. And, she challenged, if you don't believe her, Google it. And you did. "Why is the ocean salty" became a trending topic on the search site, at the very least proving Snooki's influence extends beyond matters of poofs and kookas.
While Snooki's oceanographic investigations represented new thematic territory for "Jersey Shore," we can't say the same for the drama between Sammi and Ronnie. As happened so many times before,...
See, Snooki declared last night that she won't go in the ocean. Why? Because it's salty. Why? Because of whale sperm. And, she challenged, if you don't believe her, Google it. And you did. "Why is the ocean salty" became a trending topic on the search site, at the very least proving Snooki's influence extends beyond matters of poofs and kookas.
While Snooki's oceanographic investigations represented new thematic territory for "Jersey Shore," we can't say the same for the drama between Sammi and Ronnie. As happened so many times before,...
- 2/4/2011
- by Eric Ditzian
- MTV Newsroom
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