Big-brand advertisers and an industry trade group are calling on the television networks to delay their annual upfront ad marketplace to later in the year—a big shift in the way TV programmers and advertisers have done business for decades.
The push is driven in part by the havoc the coronavirus has caused in the television business, from the shutdown of production to the big question mark over when sports will return. Both are critical to advertisers: they say there is a lack of visibility into what they would be buying. Ad budgets also are in flux as many advertisers have pared spending during the recent downturn. Many are struggling to figure out what next year's budgets will look like.
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Today's Numbers: The COVID Economy - Marketplace
"The leading economic indicator is … the virus." More than one analyst has put it to us this way. As we try to understand and quantify this unprecedented global economic collapse — and now the attempted restart — we're following key metrics for COVID-19 and the broader economy.
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Keep in mind: The tally of COVID-19 cases represents only the ones that are documented. Since many remain untested, surely the real number is higher.
As a patchwork of states start to reopen, businesses that fall into a gray area are wondering when they can reopen. In many places, salons are still shuttered . Bars are mostly closed, too, although restaurants may be allowed to ramp up, depending on the state. “It’s kind of all over the place,” said Elizabeth Milito of the National Federation of Independent Business.
Marketplace Joins Valley Public Radio Broadcast Schedule | Valley Public Radio
Booms, busts, bubbles, recessions, inflation – today's financial world is complex, and often overwhelming. Navigating news and numbers is increasingly difficult. That's where Marketplace comes in. And now Valley Public Radio listeners can hear the innovative journalism and interesting voices that have made Marketplace a favorite of nearly 14 million weekly listeners nationwide.
Hosted by Kai Ryssdal, the half-hour-long program examines what the day in money delivered through stories, conversations, newsworthy numbers and more. It complements the weekday morning Marketplace Morning Report, which airs during Morning Edition at 5:50 AM and 7:50 AM Monday – Friday.
What's happening with facial recognition technology?- Marketplace
Amazon says it’s to give Congress time to draw up rules for the technology. There are several bills in Congress that address facial recognition technology, none of which are on the verge of passage at this stage.
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Natasha Singer : And that’s really interesting because Microsoft has been on the forefront of calling for regulation for facial recognition. Back in 2018, their president, Brad Smith, put out a blog post saying the technology was too risky for the industry to regulate by itself and Congress should step in.
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Manufacturedhomes.com Unveils Virtual Marketplace For Nevada Housing Alliance
"As someone that sells homes to the general public, I'm very excited for Nevada's consumers to be able to go online and virtually experience the quality of today's manufactured homes," said NHA President Mike Smith , who is also the General Manager of Clayton Homes of Carson City . "The virtual shopping place for homes is no longer some future pipe dream.
The members of Nevada Housing Alliance are dedicated to providing safe, affordable, high-performance homes to individuals and families in communities across Nevada . NHA supports our members with training, continuing education and information — ensuring that the people who design, build, install, sell and finance manufactured homes have access to the best industry practices available.
With commuting down, fast-food breakfast sales have slowed - Marketplace
This week, Starbucks said the coronavirus pandemic will take an estimated $3 billion toll on its sales this quarter. Fewer people are walking into a Starbucks to get coffee, with the safety concerns and stay-at-home orders.
But Starbucks also makes a lot of money selling people breakfast along with their coffee. And with fewer people commuting these days, that revenue is drying up.
Up until the crisis, breakfast had been a battleground for chains like Starbucks, McDonald’s and Wendy's.
Archipel Market To Provide Sales Agents With Year-Round Marketplace – Variety
Tapping into sales agents and buyers’ increasing need for a 365-day-film marketplace, Archipel Market, a community tool, is launching in the run-up to the Cannes virtual Marché du Film and the agencies-led initiative.
Archipel Market was created by Cascade8, which specializes in software solutions for the entertainment industry, in collaboration with Logical Pictures , a financing banner, and Pulsar Content, an international sales outfit.
How one city provides public safety without a police department - Marketplace
Protesters across the nation are calling on cities to “defund the police,” demanding more support for services like mental health and crisis intervention to reduce the involvement of police officers in nonviolent situations. In response, the Minneapolis City Council voted to dismantle the city’s Police Department, and Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti announced that some police funds will be reallocated to community development efforts.
Kai Ryssdal: So you are the chief of public safety in the city of Sunnyvale. What’s the difference between that and a police chief?
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