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05/17/2019

#FactFriday time!

Lee de Forest was regarded as the first radio DJ in history. Did you know he conducted one of the first public radio broadcasts from the top of the Eiffel Tower?!

05/16/2019

Here's The First Drama Ever Broadcast On Television – In 1928

We've sure come a long way! Take a look at the first drama to ever be broadcast on television!

#ThrowbackThursday #BroadcastTV

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While we may have thousands of television options today, people looking for viewing entertainment on Sept. 11, 1928 had just one choice, and this was it.

05/15/2019

High five to ABC for recognizing the importance of local news in its 2019 upfront presentation!

#ABCUpfronts #localnews #localbroadcast

05/14/2019

Many People With Smart TVs Don't Use Them Properly

Next Gen TV is around the corner, but how many people will actually know how to use it?

#NextGenTV #TipTuesday

Source: Adweek

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Study finds only half of 4K TVs are utilized to watch 4K content.

05/13/2019

A new start for an upstart network...live from FOX TV #upfronts...

05/13/2019

#MediaMonday 2019/2020 #Upfronts are here! Check out these Top Ten Facts below!

05/10/2019

16 of the most iconic TV moms who ever graced our television sets

#FunFriday A round of applause for the moms! Check out some of TV's iconic mothers as you celebrate yours!

#MothersDay #TVMoms

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We all love our own moms, but there is something special about being greeted every week by our favorite TV moms. 

05/09/2019

49 of the longest-running American TV shows of all time

#ThrowbackThursday How many of these classic TV shows do you remember? Some have been on the air for decades and still going strong!

Source: INSIDER

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Some shows can withstand the test of time and stay on the air for decades. Here are the shows that have lasted the longest.

05/08/2019

The Lo-Fi Voices That Speak for America

AM Radio is just as important today as when it was first invented. Read all about some of the most distinct voices across the airways below from POLITICO

#WednesdayWisdom #AMRadio #LocalRadio #CommunityConnection

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A photo and audio tour of what Americans outside the bubble are talking about—and the hosts driving the conversation.

05/07/2019

19Leadership - Mark Gray H264.mov

The Broadcasters Foundation of America honored Mark Gray as one of its recipients of the 2019 Leadership Award. The Foundation gives the Leadership Award annually in recognition of career contributions to the broadcast industry and the community. The awards were presented at the Broadcasters Foundation annual breakfast in Las Vegas during the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) show.

Below is a video of Mark receiving the award and his acceptance speech. Please join us in congratulating Mark on this achievement.

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05/07/2019

Engage Small Business Owners with Radio

This week we honor the small businesses that contribute to society today! Celebrate and learn how radio reaches these businesses for #SmallBusinessWeek !

#TuesdayThoughts #LocalRadio #LocalReach

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Katz Radio Group celebrates Small Business Week!

05/06/2019

Why We Still Need The TV Upfronts In 2019

Upfronts portray the importance of TV in today's world- read more below from MediaPost !

#Upfronts2019 #BroadcastTV #LocalTV

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For one: People are still watching TV, and they're not just folks "65 to dead."

05/06/2019

Creative that Resonates

Remember "Crazy Eddie"? Becky the Carpet Queen? Cal Worthington and his Dog Spot? What local advertising characters do you remember fondly? Check out the latest version of 'Locavore'!

#MediaMonday #Locavore #Localism #PowerOfLocal

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In this edition, Katz Media Group looks closely at localized creative and its impact on advertiser success in local communities.

05/03/2019

The Top 20 Latin Songs of All Time on the Billboard Charts

As #CincoDeMayo draws near, learn more about some of the best Latin songs in history! How many have you heard?

Source: Billboard

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Acts like J Balvin, Luis Fonsi and more may bring heavy hitters to the tally, but the top 20 songs in the history of Billboard's Hot Latin Songs chart will surprise you.

05/03/2019

Jeopardy! Viewers Explode for Latest Winning Streak!

The talk about Jeopardy is buzzing all around! See how this game show still holds a strong place after all these years!

#Jeopardy #GameShow #BroadcastTV

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Katz TV Group analyzes the impact of the latest winning streak on local syndication's JEOPARDY!

05/02/2019

Marketing to Hispanic Millennials

Learn more about marketing to Hispanic millennials in Katz' latest radio insight!

#HispanicMillennials #HispanicAppreciation #CincoDeMayo #ThursdayThoughts

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Katz Radio Group delves into the nuances of reaching Hispanic Millennials with Radio.

04/30/2019

After "Many Misses," TV Syndication Market Set for Busiest Fall in Years

TV Syndication predicts a packed schedule for Fall 2019! Read more from The Hollywood Reporter...

#TVTuesday #BroadcastTV #DaytimeTalk

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This fall sees the most national debuts in seven years as Kelly Clarkson and Tamron Hall try to succeed in a challenged landscape.

04/29/2019

Brands jump on 'Avengers: Endgame' bandwagon

See how a multitude of brands are incorporating one of the all-time biggest superhero movies in their TV spots! More below from Ad Age...

#MediaMonday #BroadcastTV

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The fourth in the series is already smashing box-office records.

04/29/2019

MARCH MADNESS 2019! How did the NCAA Basketball Tournament hold up this year between broadcast and cable?

March Madness has come to an end but broadcast TV holds a lasting effect on its audience!

#LocalTV #BroadcastTV #MediaMonday

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Get all of the competitive data behind MARCH MADNESS 2019 between broadcast and cable as well as historical trends from the Katz Television Group.

04/26/2019

The ABC's of RPD (Return Path Data)

The time has come for Katz' next edition of #OnMeasurement ! Get the inside scoop on all things about 'Return Path Data'...

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Confused about the pros and cons of Return Path Data? Katz Media Group has the perfect primer for you!

04/25/2019

Happy Birthday, Mr. Marconi!

The man widely credited as the "Father of Radio" was born on this day in 1874...Learn more about his life and contributions to radio!

#ThrowbackThursday #FatherOfRadio

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Katz Radio Group celebrates the birthday of Radio's inventor, Guglielmo Marconi!

04/24/2019

2019 Administrative Professionals Day at Katz Media Group

Take a minute to admire the administrative professionals at Katz who make our world go round! Happy #AdministrativeProfessionalsDay!

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Katz Media Group celebrates its Administrative Professionals!

04/24/2019

The Importance of a Local Media Strategy - Fri., Apr. 12, 2019

#WednesdayWisdom Local news offers the ability to connect with your community. Read more below...

#LocalNews #LocalBroadcast #CommunityConnection

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A recent Pew Research study underscores why local news still matters.

04/19/2019

#FactFriday

In 2018, 16.8 million LPs were sold in the United States- up 14.6% from 2017! These sales accounted for 12% of overall album sales.

#RetroRecords #Classics

Source: Statista

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04/19/2019

Meet One of Radio's Strongest Leaders - Radio Ink

It takes an incredible person to be named one of Radio's Strongest Leaders and Katz has that with our President of Katz Radio Group- Christine Travaglini!

#FemalePioneers #PowerOfWomen

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Christine Travaglini has been the President of Katz Radio Group since March of 2018. When promoted, Katz Media Group CEO Mark Gray called Travaglini an incredible leader that has the respect of the Katz team and senior leadership with a reputation for inspiring innovation and building winning teams....

04/16/2019

Broadcast Bionics brings radio into the 21st Century

#TuesdayThoughts Broadcast bionics hope to progress the emotion that radio builds!

#LocalBroadcast

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This article was originally published in the Spring 2019 issue of The Record. Subscribe for FREE here to get the next issue delivered directly to your inbox. Traditionally broadcast media firms, whether in TV or radio, used big transmitters to reach a mass audience. With this type of approach, the l...

04/15/2019

Nothing like Coachella to bring thousands of people together for a real community experience!

#MusicMonday #Community #Coachella2019

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04/12/2019

#FactFriday While the roll out of 5G won't be for another 3-5 years, experts at NAB determine it will be 20x faster than 4G!

04/12/2019

NAB Show Wrap: The Trends That Mattered This Year

With #NAB2019 coming to an end, the future of broadcasting kicks off on a high note! Check out all the topics below...

#NABShow #TechTrends #Broadcast

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What looks like a fad and what could be the future?

04/11/2019

21 Classic Television Ads That Locals Will Always Remember

Nothing like the classics! Do you recognize any of these retro TV spots?

#ThrowbackThursday #Localism #LocalTV #StLouis #LA #Rochester #TempleHills #ATL #NYC #Pittsburgh #DC #OklahomaCity #Augusta #NOLA #Cleveland #Houston #Maryland

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No matter where you grew up, odds are there's a TV spot that defined your metro area.

04/10/2019

Major New Podcast Study Reveals Listener Habits, Trust in Hosts

Podcasting takes a front row seat at this year's #NABShow. Read more below...

#Podcasting #NAB2019

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LAS VEGAS, April 9, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Most podcast users are millennial males, listen weekly, and engage with podcasts at home, according to a major new...

04/10/2019

TV shows, movies to come from podcasts, NAB experts say

Podcasts can inspire the next great ideas for new TV shows and movies!

#WednesdayWisdom #NAB2019 #NABShow #Podcasting

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For years, film studios have adapted books and comics to the screen with wild success.

04/09/2019

ATSC 3.0 to be Deployed in 40 U.S. Markets by End of 2020

Next Gen TV is expected to touch down in 40 U.S. markets by the end of 2020.

#NAB2019 #NABShow

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ATSC 3.0-enabled consumer devices to reach market by 2020.

04/09/2019

The 5 broadcast trends we’re watching at the 2019 NAB Show

Here are the top broadcast trends to look out for during this year's #NABShow !

#NAB2019 #BroadcastTrends #TuesdayThoughts

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It’s that time of year again when the world of broadcasting, content creation and entertainment ... Read More

04/08/2019

OTT Represents a Huge Opportunity for Advertisers, But Buyer Beware

Looking to step into the world of OTT? Read "Over The Top" and learn about entering into this realm...

#MediaMonday #OTT #BuyerBeware

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Katz Television Group's EVP of Business Development and Partnerships discusses the OTT marketplace as it stands in early 2019.

04/08/2019

For Local News, Americans Embrace Digital but Still Want Strong Community Connection

Local TV stations are relied on to provide the most up-to-date news!

#LocalTV #MediaMonday #BroadcastTV

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Nearly as many U.S. adults prefer to get local news online as through a TV set. And while Americans prize community connection from their local news providers, they are largely unaware of the financial challenges they face.

04/08/2019

The Power of Local Radio Personalities

#MediaMonday 80% of people establish a personal connection to local radio personalities...

#LocalRadio #PowerOfRadio

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Katz Radio Group shares insights from it's proprietary study of Radio fans and their relationship with Radio personalities.

04/05/2019

Best Media For Modern D2C Brands? Old-Fashioned Radio

Radio rallies up TWICE the amount of brand awareness in D2C companies! More from MediaPost below...

#TraditionalMedia #PowerOfRadio

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The combo of TV and AM/FM radio generated about twice the lift for D2C brands as ads running on Facebook and Google.

04/05/2019

Katz Media Raises $350K For Broadcasters Foundation - TV News Check

We are honored to continuously contribute to the Broadcasters Foundation of America , a cause that is incredibly important to our Katz family!

#BroadcastersFoundation #StuOldsMemorialFund

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The Broadcasters Foundation of America today said Katz Media Group has raised $45,500 for the foundation during its 10th annual companywide membership drive, bringing the total amount raised to more than $350,000 since the drive’s inception. Led by Mark Gray, CEO of Katz Media Group; Christine Tra...

04/05/2019

#FactFriday

According to the Q3 2018 Nielsen Total Audience Report, adults 18+ spend an average of 5 hours and 24 minutes per day with video!

78% (4 hours and 23 minutes) of that time is spent with Live + Time-Shifted TV...

04/05/2019

Stop Calling Me!

Familiar with robocalling? Katz takes a deep dive into this topic in #OnMeasurement

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Katz examines Robo calls and how they impact the consumer, consumer privacy and the research industry in their latest On Measurement blog. The best research companies today have carefully crafted strategic marketing campaigns that explain who the company is, what it does and how it uses (and doesn't...

04/04/2019

Stop Calling Me!

How does robocalling impact the everyday consumer? Read more with our latest edition of #OnMeasurement

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Katz examines Robo calls and how they impact the consumer, consumer privacy and the research industry in their latest On Measurement blog. The best research companies today have carefully crafted strategic marketing campaigns that explain who the company is, what it does and how it uses (and doesn't...

04/04/2019

Not All Millennials Binge Watch TV On Streaming Services; In Fact, Most Prefer Traditional Platforms

TV is a fundamental part of millennial lives...Read more from Forbes

#MillennialMoments #TraditionalMedia #ThursdayThoughts

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A new Video Advertising Bureau survey indicates nearly half of millennials rely on broadcast and cable TV platforms for their favorite shows, and view programs "live," at their scheduled times, and not afterwards.

04/04/2019

TV's Effect on Millennials? Not Necessarily Minimal

#TVThursday- Millennials are more inclined to purchase products from traditional TV advertising...

#TraditionalMedia #ProductPlacement

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Millennials may not watch as much TV as previous generations, but their engagement with the TV content they do watch may actually be deeper than other groups.

04/03/2019

Is 2019 the Year of Audio?

#Audio is where it's at this year! Learn more below from MediaVillage...

#WednesdayWisdom #Podcasting #AudioRenaissance #SoundPower

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Is 2019 the Year of Audio? The new Infinite Dial report from Edison Research and Triton Digital supports that suggestion. There are many factors, especially smart speakers, driving audio's ascent.