A research paper that compares the consolidation that has taken place in the commercial radio industry in the US with the anticipated consolidation in the commercial radio industry in the UK that could follow the legislation of the Communications Act, written by Grant Goddard in March 2003.
'Clear Channel: Designs On Global Radio?' by Grant GoddardGrant Goddard
Analysis of United States commercial radio group Clear Channel's declared strategy to dominate the global internet radio medium and its potential impact on the United Kingdom radio broadcasting market, written by Grant Goddard for Enders Analysis in September 2008.
- The Australian government plans to auction off 126 MHz of wireless spectrum worth an estimated $2 billion as it switches off analog TV signals.
- Major mobile operators like Telstra, Optus, and Vodafone are expected to bid to acquire more spectrum for next-generation mobile services. Other potential bidders include Google and Woolworths.
- Telstra is taking a tough stance in negotiations with the government over its separation from the NBN, hoping to retain its traditional phone business for as long as possible.
La lettre que le sénateur de Louisiane, John Kennedy, a envoyé à la FCC pour dire son opposition au projet de la C-Band Alliance, créée par Intelsat et Eutelsat
Ba401 Case II-4 The U.S.TelecommunicationsaristoTuEY
The Telecommunications Act of 1996 aimed to stimulate competition in the telecommunications industry in the United States. It specified regulations around local and long-distance phone services, and deregulated cable TV rates. Major players in the industry at this time included the Regional Bell Operating Companies (RBOCs) like AT&T, MCI WorldCom, and Qwest. Technological developments expanded broadband access through technologies like DSL, cable modems, and dense wavelength-division multiplexing (DWDM).
'Analysis Of Local Commercial Radio Licence Applications To Ofcom And Awards:...Grant Goddard
Analysis of applicants to Ofcom for UK local commercial radio licences and their award, written by Grant Goddard in January 2006 for Laser Broadcasting Limited.
Sirius and XM, the two largest satellite radio companies in the US, completed their merger in July 2008 after overcoming regulatory concerns. The new company, Sirius XM Radio, has over 18.5 million subscribers, making it the second largest radio company in the US. The merger was approved by the FCC and is expected to lead to cost savings and profits through synergies. Critics argue it could reduce competition for talent. The new company offers over 300 channels of programming.
'UK Commercial Radio - A New Way to Regulate Localness' by Grant GoddardGrant Goddard
A research paper and proposal to develop a new regulatory strategy to ensure that 'localness' exists in the UK local commercial radio sector, written by Grant Goddard in November 2007.
'Privatising Radios One And Two: How To Kill Commercial Radio With Kindness' ...Grant Goddard
Analysis of the debate advocating the privatisation of BBC radio stations Radio One and Radio Two in the United Kingdom, stimulated by commentaries by former Endemol UK Ltd Chairman Peter Bazalgette and outgoing GCap Media plc Chairman Richard Eyre, written by Grant Goddard for Enders Analysis in June 2008.
'Clear Channel: Designs On Global Radio?' by Grant GoddardGrant Goddard
Analysis of United States commercial radio group Clear Channel's declared strategy to dominate the global internet radio medium and its potential impact on the United Kingdom radio broadcasting market, written by Grant Goddard for Enders Analysis in September 2008.
- The Australian government plans to auction off 126 MHz of wireless spectrum worth an estimated $2 billion as it switches off analog TV signals.
- Major mobile operators like Telstra, Optus, and Vodafone are expected to bid to acquire more spectrum for next-generation mobile services. Other potential bidders include Google and Woolworths.
- Telstra is taking a tough stance in negotiations with the government over its separation from the NBN, hoping to retain its traditional phone business for as long as possible.
La lettre que le sénateur de Louisiane, John Kennedy, a envoyé à la FCC pour dire son opposition au projet de la C-Band Alliance, créée par Intelsat et Eutelsat
Ba401 Case II-4 The U.S.TelecommunicationsaristoTuEY
The Telecommunications Act of 1996 aimed to stimulate competition in the telecommunications industry in the United States. It specified regulations around local and long-distance phone services, and deregulated cable TV rates. Major players in the industry at this time included the Regional Bell Operating Companies (RBOCs) like AT&T, MCI WorldCom, and Qwest. Technological developments expanded broadband access through technologies like DSL, cable modems, and dense wavelength-division multiplexing (DWDM).
'Analysis Of Local Commercial Radio Licence Applications To Ofcom And Awards:...Grant Goddard
Analysis of applicants to Ofcom for UK local commercial radio licences and their award, written by Grant Goddard in January 2006 for Laser Broadcasting Limited.
Sirius and XM, the two largest satellite radio companies in the US, completed their merger in July 2008 after overcoming regulatory concerns. The new company, Sirius XM Radio, has over 18.5 million subscribers, making it the second largest radio company in the US. The merger was approved by the FCC and is expected to lead to cost savings and profits through synergies. Critics argue it could reduce competition for talent. The new company offers over 300 channels of programming.
'UK Commercial Radio - A New Way to Regulate Localness' by Grant GoddardGrant Goddard
A research paper and proposal to develop a new regulatory strategy to ensure that 'localness' exists in the UK local commercial radio sector, written by Grant Goddard in November 2007.
'Privatising Radios One And Two: How To Kill Commercial Radio With Kindness' ...Grant Goddard
Analysis of the debate advocating the privatisation of BBC radio stations Radio One and Radio Two in the United Kingdom, stimulated by commentaries by former Endemol UK Ltd Chairman Peter Bazalgette and outgoing GCap Media plc Chairman Richard Eyre, written by Grant Goddard for Enders Analysis in June 2008.
A report from the Writer's Guild of America on how media mergers has not benefitted writers or consumers and criticizes the government for failing to enforce anti-trust rules.
Research on States to Bahamas cable 2010Albert Maciel
This document provides information about always-on internet access options and New World Network's ARCOS fiber optic cable network expansion. The always-on access options discussed are ADSL, SDSL, 3G, leased lines, cable, wireless, and satellite. The document then discusses New World Network's expansion of the ARCOS network, which more than doubles its bandwidth capacity. This expansion involved installing new equipment at 24 landing sites across 14 countries to provide additional bandwidth for customers.
The document compares internet usage, telephone usage, and broadcasting infrastructure across multiple countries. It shows that countries like the UK have much higher internet usage and more developed telephone and broadcasting systems, while countries like the Central African Republic have far fewer internet users, landlines, and developed infrastructure. The digital divide between developed and developing nations remains massive due to economic, social, educational, and geographical factors that make it difficult for many developing regions to gain access to and experience with new technologies.
1) Americans spent nearly 39 hours per week watching live television in 2018, with adults 35+ watching close to 45 hours.
2) Smart TV usage increased 16% from 2017, with 46 million US households now using smart TVs at least monthly.
3) Television remains the dominant way that Americans consume media, despite the growing popularity of online viewing through smartphones, tablets, and streaming devices.
Comcast Corporation is a large American telecommunications conglomerate founded in 1963. It is the largest cable company and home internet provider in the US. Comcast owns NBCUniversal, including the NBC broadcast network, cable channels like CNBC and USA Network, and the Universal film studio. Brian Roberts is the Chairman and CEO of Comcast. Comcast provides cable/internet services under the Xfinity brand and owns TV and film production companies. It aims to leverage these assets to support investments from Comcast Ventures. The Minions films helped promote synergy between Comcast and NBCUniversal assets. The FCC regulates Comcast's telecommunications business, while Kathryn Zachem leads regulatory advocacy.
Ofcom is the regulatory body for TV, radio, telecommunications, and postal industries in the UK. It has a statutory duty to promote competition and protect consumers. Ofcom investigates thousands of complaints about TV and radio standards each year. A high-profile investigation involved a 2008 radio show with Russell Brand and Jonathan Ross that left offensive messages on an actor's voicemail. Ofcom found the BBC in breach of its rules and fined them £150,000.
This document discusses legal and ethical issues in the UK radio industry. It provides examples of incidents where radio presenters have crossed ethical lines, such as a prank call to a hospital that led to a nurse's suicide. It outlines the codes and policies broadcasters must follow to avoid harming audiences. These policies cover offensive language, privacy, and more. The document also discusses an instance where a BBC radio presenter was suspended for comments deemed unethical regarding breastfeeding in public. Emerging social concerns discussed include health care, wars, and child labor.
'News: UK Internet Radio Companies Launch "ASMEC" Trade Organisation To Tackl...Grant Goddard
The Association of Streaming Media Companies (ASMeC) has been created to represent digital audiovisual companies not licensed by Ofcom. Initial members include internet stations like Totally Radio, Last FM, Samurai FM and Radio Magnetic. ASMeC intends to lobby on the issue of music copyright licenses offered by Phonographic Performance Limited, which internet radio stations argue are too expensive compared to traditional radio. Other issues ASMeC wants to address are bandwidth costs, marketing and sales opportunities.
Comcast is a large American telecommunications conglomerate and the largest broadcasting and cable television company in the world. It owns cable television networks like CNBC and MSNBC, the NBC broadcast network, Universal Pictures film studio, and theme parks. Brian Roberts is the Chairman and CEO. Comcast provides cable/internet service under the Xfinity brand to residential and business customers in the US. It is regulated by agencies like the FCC and has a large portfolio of entertainment assets from its ownership of NBCUniversal.
The radio industry has gone through significant changes over time. Early radio was experimental but eventually commercialized in the 1920s with the rise of advertising. The Radio Corporation of America was formed as a powerful player and helped establish radio's commercial model. By the 1930s, networks and affiliates developed nationally. More recently, radio has fragmented into specialized formats to target narrow demographics as the number of stations has grown. New digital technologies like satellite radio and internet streaming now challenge traditional radio.
Taylor Reynolds, a specialist analyst at OECD, argues that broadband is a once in a lifetime development for society, and a once in a generation upgrade, akin to the deployment of electricity. He points out against this background that competition forces have served the wider objectives of national broadband policies in terms of consumer-friendly pricing and ever higher speeds (particularly seen in the clear disappearance of broadband speed capping practices) around the world well.
The document discusses several aspects of the UK radio industry, including:
1) The BBC has many radio stations to appeal to a wide range of audiences, and it is the largest employer in the radio industry.
2) A portion of the TV license fee funds BBC programming and services as well as supporting other initiatives like broadband rollout.
3) Commercial radio stations attract funding through advertising, setting their rates based on the size of their listener audiences.
4) Regulatory bodies like Ofcom oversee the radio industry to promote competition and protect audiences.
Connect America Fund - Education for Operators by Ted Osborn, WISP PartnersTed Osborn
This education deck provides key insight on the FCC subsidies to develop rural broadband, including funding opportunities for local service providers, rules, and regulations for the upcoming CAF Reverse Auction.
Connect America Fund Education Deck by Ted OsbornRick Harnish
My good friend Ted Osborn just sent me this education deck about the Phase II Auction for the Connect America Fund. I found it very worthwhile to share. Ted is considered to be an expert on the CAF funding programs.
Disney bought 21st Century Fox's entertainment assets for $52.4 billion in December 2017. This gave Disney control of Fox's film and television businesses as well as Fox's stake in Hulu. The acquisition aims to help Disney compete in the changing media landscape as technology companies like Netflix attract more viewers. The deal will not be finalized until 2019 when regulators approve it, but it will make Rupert Murdoch and his family the second largest shareholders in Disney.
The radio industry is undergoing major changes due to the rise of internet and new technologies which allow people to listen anywhere and anytime. While commercial radio employs nearly 10,000 people, public service broadcasting is funded solely through TV licensing fees which have risen from £131.50 in 2006-2007 to £148-£151.50 projected for 2012-2013. The BBC operates 10 different radio stations in England alone to provide programming for all listeners as required for its public service role.
Commercial radio stations generate revenue through advertising sales to pay business expenses and make a profit. They program specific formats to attract large audiences and charge higher advertising rates. In contrast, the BBC is publicly funded through television license fees and provides national and local radio stations across different genres. Not-for-profit community radio stations focus on local content and issues to serve their specific communities. Independent production companies can produce radio programs through competitive tenders or by directly pitching ideas to broadcasters like the BBC.
Reality TV emerged in the late 1980s as a cost-cutting strategy for networks facing economic struggles due to increased competition and audience fragmentation. Production costs were rising significantly while revenues were declining. This created pressure on networks to find cheaper programming alternatives. Reality TV programs were significantly less expensive to produce than scripted shows since they did not rely on union labor, stars, or professional writers. Deregulation in the 1990s further enabled the growth of reality TV by allowing networks to own the rights to their programming. International distribution of reality TV also provided additional revenue streams. However, the genre declined briefly in the mid-1990s due to syndication challenges and advertiser concerns over certain shows.
This chapter provides an overview of the development and evolution of broadcast television in the United States from the 1930s to present day. It traces the key developments from the early days of television through the rise of cable and streaming services. The chapter also describes the structure of the broadcast television industry including networks, affiliates, syndication, and ownership.
The document discusses the U.S. television industry, including its audience size, ownership trends, delivery options, and regulatory environment. It notes that the industry was historically dominated by the big three national broadcast networks (ABC, CBS, NBC) which had over 80% of primetime viewers in 1983. However, ownership restrictions and the growth of cable/satellite have led to increased options for viewers and consolidation among media companies over time. Regulation aims to balance competition and diversity with localism and public interests.
The document provides guidance for writing a research paper, including the different types (issues-based and literary analysis), the research and writing process, requirements, and examples. It outlines selecting a topic, conducting research from various sources, creating an outline and thesis, drafting and revising the paper, and properly citing sources and avoiding plagiarism. Students are expected to incorporate quotes, paraphrases, and citations from at least 3-5 sources in a 3-5 page paper following MLA format.
Provided policy analysis and advice on issues including criminal justice, voting rights, education,
healthcare, and economic development.
Drafted legislation, floor statements, committee testimony, and policy briefs.
Organized Congressional briefings, hearings, and town hall meetings.
Managed interns and coordinated constituent casework.
Liaised with Executive Branch agencies, advocacy groups, and other Members of Congress.
Legislative Director:
Managed legislative staff and operations for a senior member of the Congressional Black Caucus.
Developed and implemented legislative strategy across a range of domestic policy issues.
A report from the Writer's Guild of America on how media mergers has not benefitted writers or consumers and criticizes the government for failing to enforce anti-trust rules.
Research on States to Bahamas cable 2010Albert Maciel
This document provides information about always-on internet access options and New World Network's ARCOS fiber optic cable network expansion. The always-on access options discussed are ADSL, SDSL, 3G, leased lines, cable, wireless, and satellite. The document then discusses New World Network's expansion of the ARCOS network, which more than doubles its bandwidth capacity. This expansion involved installing new equipment at 24 landing sites across 14 countries to provide additional bandwidth for customers.
The document compares internet usage, telephone usage, and broadcasting infrastructure across multiple countries. It shows that countries like the UK have much higher internet usage and more developed telephone and broadcasting systems, while countries like the Central African Republic have far fewer internet users, landlines, and developed infrastructure. The digital divide between developed and developing nations remains massive due to economic, social, educational, and geographical factors that make it difficult for many developing regions to gain access to and experience with new technologies.
1) Americans spent nearly 39 hours per week watching live television in 2018, with adults 35+ watching close to 45 hours.
2) Smart TV usage increased 16% from 2017, with 46 million US households now using smart TVs at least monthly.
3) Television remains the dominant way that Americans consume media, despite the growing popularity of online viewing through smartphones, tablets, and streaming devices.
Comcast Corporation is a large American telecommunications conglomerate founded in 1963. It is the largest cable company and home internet provider in the US. Comcast owns NBCUniversal, including the NBC broadcast network, cable channels like CNBC and USA Network, and the Universal film studio. Brian Roberts is the Chairman and CEO of Comcast. Comcast provides cable/internet services under the Xfinity brand and owns TV and film production companies. It aims to leverage these assets to support investments from Comcast Ventures. The Minions films helped promote synergy between Comcast and NBCUniversal assets. The FCC regulates Comcast's telecommunications business, while Kathryn Zachem leads regulatory advocacy.
Ofcom is the regulatory body for TV, radio, telecommunications, and postal industries in the UK. It has a statutory duty to promote competition and protect consumers. Ofcom investigates thousands of complaints about TV and radio standards each year. A high-profile investigation involved a 2008 radio show with Russell Brand and Jonathan Ross that left offensive messages on an actor's voicemail. Ofcom found the BBC in breach of its rules and fined them £150,000.
This document discusses legal and ethical issues in the UK radio industry. It provides examples of incidents where radio presenters have crossed ethical lines, such as a prank call to a hospital that led to a nurse's suicide. It outlines the codes and policies broadcasters must follow to avoid harming audiences. These policies cover offensive language, privacy, and more. The document also discusses an instance where a BBC radio presenter was suspended for comments deemed unethical regarding breastfeeding in public. Emerging social concerns discussed include health care, wars, and child labor.
'News: UK Internet Radio Companies Launch "ASMEC" Trade Organisation To Tackl...Grant Goddard
The Association of Streaming Media Companies (ASMeC) has been created to represent digital audiovisual companies not licensed by Ofcom. Initial members include internet stations like Totally Radio, Last FM, Samurai FM and Radio Magnetic. ASMeC intends to lobby on the issue of music copyright licenses offered by Phonographic Performance Limited, which internet radio stations argue are too expensive compared to traditional radio. Other issues ASMeC wants to address are bandwidth costs, marketing and sales opportunities.
Comcast is a large American telecommunications conglomerate and the largest broadcasting and cable television company in the world. It owns cable television networks like CNBC and MSNBC, the NBC broadcast network, Universal Pictures film studio, and theme parks. Brian Roberts is the Chairman and CEO. Comcast provides cable/internet service under the Xfinity brand to residential and business customers in the US. It is regulated by agencies like the FCC and has a large portfolio of entertainment assets from its ownership of NBCUniversal.
The radio industry has gone through significant changes over time. Early radio was experimental but eventually commercialized in the 1920s with the rise of advertising. The Radio Corporation of America was formed as a powerful player and helped establish radio's commercial model. By the 1930s, networks and affiliates developed nationally. More recently, radio has fragmented into specialized formats to target narrow demographics as the number of stations has grown. New digital technologies like satellite radio and internet streaming now challenge traditional radio.
Taylor Reynolds, a specialist analyst at OECD, argues that broadband is a once in a lifetime development for society, and a once in a generation upgrade, akin to the deployment of electricity. He points out against this background that competition forces have served the wider objectives of national broadband policies in terms of consumer-friendly pricing and ever higher speeds (particularly seen in the clear disappearance of broadband speed capping practices) around the world well.
The document discusses several aspects of the UK radio industry, including:
1) The BBC has many radio stations to appeal to a wide range of audiences, and it is the largest employer in the radio industry.
2) A portion of the TV license fee funds BBC programming and services as well as supporting other initiatives like broadband rollout.
3) Commercial radio stations attract funding through advertising, setting their rates based on the size of their listener audiences.
4) Regulatory bodies like Ofcom oversee the radio industry to promote competition and protect audiences.
Connect America Fund - Education for Operators by Ted Osborn, WISP PartnersTed Osborn
This education deck provides key insight on the FCC subsidies to develop rural broadband, including funding opportunities for local service providers, rules, and regulations for the upcoming CAF Reverse Auction.
Connect America Fund Education Deck by Ted OsbornRick Harnish
My good friend Ted Osborn just sent me this education deck about the Phase II Auction for the Connect America Fund. I found it very worthwhile to share. Ted is considered to be an expert on the CAF funding programs.
Disney bought 21st Century Fox's entertainment assets for $52.4 billion in December 2017. This gave Disney control of Fox's film and television businesses as well as Fox's stake in Hulu. The acquisition aims to help Disney compete in the changing media landscape as technology companies like Netflix attract more viewers. The deal will not be finalized until 2019 when regulators approve it, but it will make Rupert Murdoch and his family the second largest shareholders in Disney.
The radio industry is undergoing major changes due to the rise of internet and new technologies which allow people to listen anywhere and anytime. While commercial radio employs nearly 10,000 people, public service broadcasting is funded solely through TV licensing fees which have risen from £131.50 in 2006-2007 to £148-£151.50 projected for 2012-2013. The BBC operates 10 different radio stations in England alone to provide programming for all listeners as required for its public service role.
Commercial radio stations generate revenue through advertising sales to pay business expenses and make a profit. They program specific formats to attract large audiences and charge higher advertising rates. In contrast, the BBC is publicly funded through television license fees and provides national and local radio stations across different genres. Not-for-profit community radio stations focus on local content and issues to serve their specific communities. Independent production companies can produce radio programs through competitive tenders or by directly pitching ideas to broadcasters like the BBC.
Reality TV emerged in the late 1980s as a cost-cutting strategy for networks facing economic struggles due to increased competition and audience fragmentation. Production costs were rising significantly while revenues were declining. This created pressure on networks to find cheaper programming alternatives. Reality TV programs were significantly less expensive to produce than scripted shows since they did not rely on union labor, stars, or professional writers. Deregulation in the 1990s further enabled the growth of reality TV by allowing networks to own the rights to their programming. International distribution of reality TV also provided additional revenue streams. However, the genre declined briefly in the mid-1990s due to syndication challenges and advertiser concerns over certain shows.
This chapter provides an overview of the development and evolution of broadcast television in the United States from the 1930s to present day. It traces the key developments from the early days of television through the rise of cable and streaming services. The chapter also describes the structure of the broadcast television industry including networks, affiliates, syndication, and ownership.
The document discusses the U.S. television industry, including its audience size, ownership trends, delivery options, and regulatory environment. It notes that the industry was historically dominated by the big three national broadcast networks (ABC, CBS, NBC) which had over 80% of primetime viewers in 1983. However, ownership restrictions and the growth of cable/satellite have led to increased options for viewers and consolidation among media companies over time. Regulation aims to balance competition and diversity with localism and public interests.
The document provides guidance for writing a research paper, including the different types (issues-based and literary analysis), the research and writing process, requirements, and examples. It outlines selecting a topic, conducting research from various sources, creating an outline and thesis, drafting and revising the paper, and properly citing sources and avoiding plagiarism. Students are expected to incorporate quotes, paraphrases, and citations from at least 3-5 sources in a 3-5 page paper following MLA format.
Provided policy analysis and advice on issues including criminal justice, voting rights, education,
healthcare, and economic development.
Drafted legislation, floor statements, committee testimony, and policy briefs.
Organized Congressional briefings, hearings, and town hall meetings.
Managed interns and coordinated constituent casework.
Liaised with Executive Branch agencies, advocacy groups, and other Members of Congress.
Legislative Director:
Managed legislative staff and operations for a senior member of the Congressional Black Caucus.
Developed and implemented legislative strategy across a range of domestic policy issues.
Andrey Kutuzov and Elizaveta Kuzmenko - WebVectors: Toolkit for Building Web...AIST
WebVectors is an open-source toolkit that allows users to deploy web services for vector semantic models like word2vec. It provides functions like finding semantic associates of words, calculating semantic similarity between words, and visualizing word vectors. The goal is to make these models more accessible to digital humanities and linguistics communities without requiring programming skills. The toolkit runs models efficiently using Python, Flask and Gensim, and models can be loaded and queried via a web interface. Live demos are available for Russian and other languages.
Alexander Panchenko - Human and Machine Judgements about Russian Semantic Re...AIST
This document describes several datasets for evaluating semantic relatedness measures in Russian, including:
1) Human judgement datasets containing word pairs translated from English benchmarks and rated by humans on similarity.
2) The RuThes dataset containing synonyms and relations from a Russian thesaurus.
3) Machine judgement datasets created by combining results from shared tasks evaluating systems' ability to determine semantic relatedness of Russian word pairs.
4) An open Russian distributional thesaurus created using a skip-gram model on a large Russian text corpus.
MKOJ is introducing an online HR platform in India for hiring, branding, and communication. It provides access to a large talent pool of students, housewives/new mothers, freelancers/experts, and retirees who are looking for flexible work options like part-time jobs, work from home arrangements, freelance projects, and internships. Current job sites do not adequately serve these groups. The platform allows employers to hire talent for functions like data entry, content writing, and more. It also offers communication and employer branding tools. MKOJ already has over 200 employer clients and is lauded by HR leaders for its innovative concept addressing the need for flexibility in the current job market.
This document summarizes the Grails webflow plugin, which allows managing page flows and state in Grails applications. It demonstrates a sample webflow for creating a project, and discusses key concepts like flow states, subflows, scopes, and Ajax integration. Tips are provided for testing flows, generating views, and handling breadcrumbs. Potential pitfalls and alternatives to webflows are also outlined. The extended validation plugin is briefly introduced as a way to validate non-domain objects in Grails.
This document discusses the history and key aspects of swimming including that it is an individual sport, there are risks associated with swimming, advantages of the sport, its inclusion in the Olympics, popular swimmers, and swimming techniques.
This document summarizes a project in Nepal that aims to scale up climate-smart agriculture practices. The project is a partnership between two research institutions, LI-BIRD and CCAFS. It is testing and promoting suitable climate-smart agriculture technologies and practices in three districts. The goal is to improve agricultural resilience and productivity while reducing emissions. It also seeks to build capacity and develop plans to scale up promising climate-smart agriculture strategies nationally.
Review of TADHack Global 14-16 October, http://tadhack.com/2016/global/, 2600 developers, 170 hacks across 30 locations. The world's largest global hackathon over one weekend. The Global Sponsors who made TADHack Global 2016 possible are: Carrefour, Canonical / Ubuntu, Cisco Spark, hSenid Mobile, Matrix, Project reThink, Telestax, Tropo, and VoxImplant.
The document discusses various methods of interpolation, including Lagrange and Newton interpolation polynomials. Lagrange interpolation involves constructing a polynomial that passes through a set of n data points, represented by its values at the points. Newton interpolation similarly uses a polynomial but is based on divided differences. Both can be used to interpolate values within or extrapolate beyond the original data range. The complexity of calculating the interpolation polynomials is also addressed.
OOP paradigm, principles of good design and architecture of Java applicationsMikalai Alimenkou
Not so many developers are clearly make a distinction between design and architecture, and the experience of the interviews shows that the basic paradigm of OOP often cause difficulty. Java language is quite old and not all principles were implemented properly in it, and the abundance of frameworks further confuses developers. This presentation will discuss the basics of OOP and modern look on them, the benefits and harms of inheritance, interfaces, and the applicability of the opportunities that they offer for the ever-growing project. It will also consider the appearance of the normal cycle of code to work on TDD, how to postpone the architectural and design solutions until the right moment, tried and tested over the years architectural design patterns, principles of good code design. This talk will be useful to those who want to create high-quality, understandable and easy to support solutions in Java.
Spark at Twitter - Seattle Spark Meetup, April 2014Sriram Krishnan
The document discusses the results of a study on the impact of climate change on coffee production. Researchers found that suitable land for coffee production could decline by up to 50% by 2050 due to rising temperatures and changing rain patterns associated with climate change. Arabica coffee was found to be most at risk, as its growing regions would shrink significantly according to the study's climate models. The study concludes that climate change poses a serious threat to the coffee industry worldwide if action is not taken to mitigate future warming.
El documento describe la técnica de respiración como una herramienta conductual para reducir los niveles de activación. Explica que existen tres tipos principales de respiración y detalla los pasos para aplicar correctamente la técnica de respiración, la cual puede usarse para tratar problemas como estrés, ansiedad y fobias. El objetivo es enseñar el control voluntario de la respiración para que pueda usarse en situaciones problemáticas.
'"Localness" Of Local Commercial Radio Stations: "Please, Sir, Can I Have Som...Grant Goddard
Commentary on the UK government announcement of a review of the regulation of local content broadcast by local commercial radio stations, written by Grant Goddard in February 2009 for Grant Godard: Radio Blog.
'34 Facts About DAB Radio Switchover' by Grant GoddardGrant Goddard
Analysis of available market data to demonstrate that a UK government decision in December 2013 to implement DAB digital radio switchover will be a practical impossibility, written by Grant Goddard in September 2013 for UKRD Group Ltd.
'Laser Broadcasting Limited: Strategy Document: December 2005' by Grant GoddardGrant Goddard
Strategy document for the corporate development and business plan of a local commercial radio station group in the UK, written by Grant Goddard in December 2005 for the board of Laser Broadcasting Limited.
'Response By UKRD Group Limited To United Kingdom Government Department For C...Grant Goddard
Response by UKRD Group Limited to United Kingdom government Department For Culture Media & Sport's Communications Review of Radio Regulation, written by Grant Goddard for UKRD Group Limited in September 2012.
'The UK Commercial Radio Industry' by Tom Andrews, Henry Devereux, Grant GoddardGrant Goddard
A presentation that analyses the UK commercial radio industry, written by Tom Andrews, Henry Devereux, Grant Goddard in July 2003 for The London Institute M.A. Media Management course.
Summary Report: UK Spectrum Usage & Demand - 2nd EditiontechUK
The document summarizes the spectrum usage and future demand of major spectrum users in the UK. It identifies 11 sectors that use UK spectrum: public mobile, utilities, business radio, space, meteorology, defence, transportation, broadcasting and entertainment, short range wireless, fixed wireless access and transport networks, and amateur radio. For each sector, it outlines the scope of activities and key "pinch points" or spectrum-related issues that could limit the social/economic value if not addressed, such as need for additional spectrum or threats from other sectors. The report aims to promote understanding between sectors to help form policies that maximize spectrum value for the UK.
'UTV & Scottish Media Group Merger Could Revive Commercial Radio Sector' by G...Grant Goddard
Analysis of the potential of a merger between United Kingdom media conglomerates UTV plc (formerly Ulster Television) and Scottish Media Group plc to revitalise the performances of their national commercial radio stations 'TalkSport' and 'Virgin Radio', written by Grant Goddard for Enders Analysis in August 2006.
'Radio Licensing Strategic Review: Market Context: November 2003' [draft] by ...Grant Goddard
The document provides a strategic review of radio licensing in the UK market context. It finds that while there are 271 commercial radio stations offering a wide range of formats, choice varies significantly by location. In rural areas listeners may only have access to 1 or 2 stations, while Londoners can choose from over 20. The formats most widely available are Contemporary Hit Radio and Gold, but there are gaps for services targeting older audiences. Factors like availability of spectrum and the economic viability of niche formats influence the range of choice across the country.
The document discusses the competitive challenges and opportunities in the North American telecommunications market and their implications for players. Key points include:
1) Intense competition exists between incumbent carriers and cable/internet companies for customers in local, long-distance, broadband, and data services. Bankruptcies have reduced opportunities for equipment vendors.
2) Funding for startups has dried up, putting pressure on innovation. Established players like Lucent and Nortel also face an uncertain future.
3) Demand has declined due to the dot-com bust and cautious spending. This reduces opportunities for carriers and equipment vendors.
'United Kingdom Commercial Radio Consolidation' by Grant GoddardGrant Goddard
Analysis of the potential for further consolidation through mergers and acquisitions of the United Kingdom commercial radio broadcasting industry and the lack of evidential data that previous consolidation produced the promised benefits for owners, listeners or advertisers, written by Grant Goddard for Enders Analysis in September 2007.
The document summarizes key points from a presentation given by Damian Radcliffe at Birmingham City University on November 26, 2009. The presentation covered Ofcom's role as the UK communications regulator, the state of the communications market, issues around public service broadcasting, local media, and the Digital Economy Bill. It provided an overview of Ofcom's duties and focus areas, trends in digital technologies, challenges facing public service broadcasters, and the goals and main elements of the Digital Economy Bill.
- Traditional radio is facing economic challenges as listeners are leaving for other media like the internet and satellite radio. Ratings data shows declining audience size and time spent listening.
- The high debt loads from radio station consolidation in the 1990s means companies need to maintain large audiences to service that debt, which is becoming difficult as audiences decline.
- Streaming radio over the internet is becoming a more economically viable alternative to traditional over-the-air broadcasting, as bandwidth costs have declined significantly and audio compression technology allows high quality streams at low bitrates. This could provide stations an additional way to reach listeners at a lower cost than traditional broadcasting.
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4. In the UK the myth exists that, as a consequence of consolidation, there
remain only a handful of radio owners in the US. Nothing could be further from
the truth. Consolidation between March 1996 and March 2002 reduced the
number of station owners by 34%, but there are still 3,408 owners of 10,807
radio stations. During that same period, the total number of radio outlets in the
US increased by 5%.8
Each local radio market in the US is served by many more commercial radio
stations than an equivalent size market in the UK. In May 2002, the average
radio market in the US was served by 23 commercial stations. Of the 285
researched US radio markets, almost half were served by more than 20 radio
stations, and 90% were served by more than 10 radio stations.9
Across all US radio markets in 2002, the average market had 22.3 stations
owned by 9.9 owners operating 10.2 formats. In the top ten markets, an
average of 55.9 stations were owned by 25.4 owners operating 16.2 formats.10
Additional delivery systems are comparatively well developed and well used in
the US, and these offer the average US radio listener a much enhanced choice
of radio stations at a significantly lower cost than in the UK. Almost 60% of the
US population has internet access at home11, and 64% of households
subscribe to cable television systems.12
TABLE 2: COMPARISON BETWEEN TOP 20 RADIO MARKETS IN UK & US (numbers
refer to commercial stations only, local and national)
UNITED KINGDOM
UNITED STATES
market
TSA
stations owners formats market
TSA
stations owners formats
(000s)
(000s)
London
10,384
23
17
18 New York
15,098
42
22
16
Manchester
2,751
10
8
8 Los Angeles
10,407
74
28
Birmingham
2,057
11
7
9 Chicago
7,477
87
37
17
18
Glasgow
1,850
8
7
8 San Francisco
5,952
49
18
16
Liverpool
1,814
9
7
8 Dallas/Ft Worth
4,418
62
25
17
Newcastle
1,415
8
7
7 Philadelphia
4,221
42
23
15
Sheffield
1,317
8
7
7 Washington DC
3,929
47
21
15
Wolverhampton
1,317
11
7
8 Boston
3,839
62
36
18
N Ireland
1,317
10
6
6 Houston/Galveston
4,055
55
27
16
Bristol
1,300
9
6
9 Detroit
3,812
39
17
14
Southend/Chelmsford
1,165
17
10
14 Atlanta
3,617
69
34
16
Humberside
1,142
8
6
15
Maidstone/Medway
1,130
8
Edinburgh
1,109
7
Nottingham
3,377
46
23
5
7 Miami/Ft
Lauderdale
6 Puerto Rico
3,263
93
53
4
6
7 Seattle/Tacoma
3,085
57
27
17
1,072
7
6
7 Phoenix
2,718
46
21
15
Southampton/Portsmouth
977
10
7
7 Minneapolis/St Paul
2,507
45
19
15
Dunstable/Luton
971
18
10
2,416
30
13
14
Brighton/Eastbourne
965
7
6
6 Nassau/Suffolk
2,304
26
14
11
Leeds
952
8
7
7 St Louis
2,170
51
29
15
Cardiff/Newport
901
8
7
8 Baltimore
2,185
31
17
12
8
14 San Diego
Scott Roberts, Jane Frenette & Dione Stearns, “A Comparison Of Media Outlets And Owners For Ten Selected
Markets,” FCC Media Bureau Staff Research Paper #2002-1, Appendix A
9
BIA Financial Network Inc, MEDIA Access Pro database (May 2002)
10
George Williams & Scott Roberts, “Radio Industry Review 2002: Trends In Ownership, Format & Finance,” FCC
Media Bureau Staff Research Paper #2002-11, Appendix A
11
Newspaper Association Of America, “Facts About Newspapers 2002,” at 8
12
FCC, “Annual Assessment Of The Status Of Competition In The Market For The Delivery Of Video Programming,”
17 FCC Rcd 1244, 1254-1255 (2202)