Here's a scenario for you to consider. It's just a possibility, but I believe it could become reality. If the U.S. auto industry shuts down, local TV advertising by auto dealers will quickly dry up. Even if the Big 3 declare bankruptcy, consumers are not likely to want to buy...

Hang around any television station these days and sniff out the attitude. It's far from positive. Nearly every projection for advertising revenue is headed the wrong way. Auto dealerships, long a crucial part of every station' advertiser portfolio, are cutting back, if they're not outright locking the doors. America's most...

If you'll glance at my bio, you'll see that I've been bouncing around the broadcast industry for more than 30 years. Does that make me an "expert"? Not by a long shot. But, it does give me an insider's perspective on an industry that is going through a revolution. When...