]]>We see these labels as a first step in helping mobile users to have a better mobile web experience. We are also experimenting with using the mobile-friendly criteria as a ranking signal.
So there you go. A “mobile-friendly” version will help you in organic search results sooner rather than later. Read the official Google announcement here.
]]>“iHeartMedia reflects our commitment to being the media company that provides the most entertainment to the most engaged audiences wherever they go, with more content and more events in more places on more devices,” said Bob Pittman, Chairman and CEO of iHeartMedia, Inc. “We have massive consumer reach and influence across our platforms because we know how to program the live content people want to hear, see and share right now, we are the largest mobile media company in existence — more than 60 percent of our broadcast usage is out of home, compared to just 30 percent for other mobile devices – and we deliver more live programming than any other media company today, built on the national and local on-air personalities who are the heart of our powerful broadcast radio franchises. Combined with Clear Channel Outdoor’s reach of over half a billion people worldwide across 30 countries and five continents, it’s clear that no other company can match our reach or broad spectrum of media platforms.”
Adding to the confusion, iHeartMedia is actually a holding company for iHeartCommunications. Outdoor will continue using the Clear Channel name, even though “clear channel” is originally a technical term in radio broadcasting.
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“Donny is a significant addition to our senior leadership team at America CV,” stated Omar Romay, CEO of ATV.
Previously, Donny had served as SVP of Sales for SBS where he held various management positions for the past 14 years. Additionally, Mr. Hudson was GSM for HBC where he worked for over 8 years. Mr. Hudson has over 25 years of progressive sales and management experience in the US Hispanic market.
]]>Dear Advertiser,
Thank you for your ongoing partnership with Cars.com and the Miami Herald.
As you may have heard, Cars.com has announced that it will be purchased by the Gannett Company, which currently owns a 27% stake in Cars.com and has been a media partner with the Miami Herald and our parent company, The McClatchy Company, for many years.
We are excited to announce that we will remain your key contact for Cars.com and continue our relationship with this award-winning online destination for car shoppers. The Miami Herald is committed to providing you excellent service and support to drive your success locally, using all of our print, digital and direct marketing solutions.
With 16.5 million new vehicle sales forecast for 2014, it is important to stay in front of potential customers and ahead of the competition. More than 80% of the Cars.com audience is currently in the market for a vehicle. The Miami Herald and Cars.com will drive shoppers to your dealership.
Cars.com offers a way for you to:
- Boost your brand. Differentiate yourself from the competition through your dealer profile.
- Drive more in-market sales. Use optimized search results to showcase your business.
- Keep you ahead of the curve. Our monthly Market Intelligence Reports help you make more informed business decisions.
- Grow your service business. Cars.com has seen a sevenfold increase in traffic to its service-related content, giving your service department powerful online visibility.
- Capture mobile shoppers. Cars.com was named the top-rated third-party mobile site last year by a JD Powers study and is committed to improving upon that user experience to grow your business.
- Reach a larger audience. Nearly half of all vehicles sold in the United States during a nine-month window were to shoppers who had visited Cars.com.
As your partner, we are committed to making your business even more successful. We will be reaching out to you in the coming weeks to answer any questions you may have, share with you our latest products and services and ensure that we are exceeding your expectations.
We look forward to continuing our relationship with you and Cars.com.
Best regards,
Sam Brown
VP Advertising
Miami Herald
After less than a decade of existence, smartphones and tablets this year will draw more money from advertisers than the centuries-old newspaper industry or the nearly century-old radio sector, a sign of just how rapidly technology is transforming media habits.
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In addition, 93.5 The Bull will feature award-winning Country morning program The Bobby Bones Show, beginning later this summer The morning show features on-air personalities Bobby Bones, Lunchbox and Amy, with special guest appearances from the biggest names in Country music straight from Nashville. The Bobby Bones Show, which recently celebrated its one-year anniversary on Country radio with the 2014 Academy of Country Music Award for “National On-Air Personality of the Year,” entertains listeners with a unique mix of pop culture, news and music. 93.5 The Bull programming will also include local news and events, exclusive album premieres, new song releases and more.
“We are excited to launch 93.5 The Bull, a fresh new take on Country music, for our Fort Lauderdale listeners. This station is for the new generation of Country music fans and will give our listeners a front-row seat to Country’s biggest artists and concerts,” said Alex Tear, Vice President of Programming for Clear Channel Media and Entertainment Miami. “Listeners will also enjoy waking up with TheBobby Bones Show and his unique and entertaining insight on Country music. No one is closer to the heartbeat of Nashville than Bobby Bones.”
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