Moving with a momentum not always associated with trade association initiatives, the influential TV Advertising committee of the Association of National Advertisers has approved the framework and the mandate for a special subcommittee aimed at resolving long-standing issues surrounding the network upfront advertising marketplace. The initiative has been endorsed by the ANA's legal counsel and the group plans to hold one - possibly two - meetings to tackle at least one vexing issue prior to the start of 2004-05 negotiations: a so-called "stop-the-clock" measure that would set a daily close for upfront orders, ensuring that once the upfront sales action ... ...Read the whole story
The technology wonks at IDC have released yet another study touting the increased adoption rates and massive growth potential of digital video recorders--and this time, they mean it. ...Read the whole story
American Express' decision Tuesday to keep its media account with MindShare following an extensive review may signal a new era for media services pitches, as well as the changing nature of the relationship between big media agencies and their clients. ...Read the whole story
A study that surveyed the media consumption habits of 2,000 urban residents found that they are loyal to major media brands and use premium channels and on-demand video heavily. Multicultural audiences--primarily Hispanic and Asian--are interested in quality in-language programming that is culturally relevant. ...Read the whole story
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