The origin and history of local broadcasting is a dense‚ intriguing one that leads down many a rabbit hole. Starting with the development and utilization of coaxial cables in the 1980s‚ which began a new era where cable television reigned. The laying of these cables allowed for easier access to cable television across the country‚ that led to new forms of broadcasting‚ especially in the area of local television. Many cities around the country began to form their own independent operated-and-owned
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Radio advertising would be impossible without the radio. Radio waves were discovered and studied by Heinrich Hertz in 1867 (Schoenherr‚ 2001). Guglielmo Marconi invented a transmitter in 1894 and formed the first wireless telegraph and signal company in 1897 (Schoenherr‚ 2001). Reginald Fessenden of Canada invented the continuous-wave voice transmitter and sold it to Westinghouse in 1910. Several amateurs began to broadcast information from music to news over the airwaves as soon as crystal radio
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Oligopoly From Wikipedia‚ the free encyclopedia An oligopoly is a market form in which a market or industry is dominated by a small number of sellers (oligopolists). Oligopolies can result from various forms of collusion which reduce competition and lead to higher costs for consumers. [1] With few sellers‚ each oligopolist is likely to be aware of the actions of the others. The decisions of one firm therefore influence and are influenced by the decisions of other firms. Strategic planning by oligopolists
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Many people now keep dogs and cats as companions. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of pet ownership for the animals involved and for the community as a whole. Dogs and cats can be delightful buddies but there are also a number of complications linked with possession of pets‚ both for the community and the animal. In great conditions‚ pets are fed‚ cherished and loved‚ like a family member. It’s easy to see how much care is given to pets. Cats and dogs contribute to the public in numerous
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The debate almost always assumes responsible ownership when in reality it has been found that more than half of all legally purchased guns were stored unlocked and at least 16% were stored unlocked and even loaded. Other studies have also claimed that having a gun increases the risk of suicide and/or homicide inside the home during family arguments. Gun control can even raise the crime on citizens. Gun control may be able to regulate the wrong use of these weapons‚ but it also causes those
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Anonymous Ashford University Principles of Microeconomics (BAK1144A) [ July 16‚ 2012 ] Marlo Chavarria Chipping into a Monopoly The structure of the market in any industry is important. Which market structure is the best is dependent on whether you are the consumer or the provider of the goods or services. In a monopolistically competitive market place there are many firms providing homogenous products meaning there are similar substitutes available which also means the demand curve
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The Canadian Broadcasting Policy Tradition: Learning from the Past‚ Building for the Future Joseph F. Turcotte York University Broadcasting Policy in Canada. By Robert Armstrong. Toronto‚ ON: University of Toronto Press‚ 2010. 296 pp. ISBN: 9781442610354 (pbk). B roadcasting has played an integral role in Canadian society for some 100 years. Early private operators have existed since the early twentieth century and‚ since the Canadian National Railways’ initiation of broadcasting services for passengers
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ECO 152 December 9‚ 2013 Photo by Christian Gooden‚ cgooden@post-dispatch.com St. Louis Christmas Tree Lots: Oligopoly and Game Theory Since Christmas is drawing near‚ the annual Christmas tree lots are beginning to open. This brings memories of my father cursing in the car every Sunday before mass because half the church lot is taken up by trees. For a few weeks Ted Drew becomes the king of Christmas not the king
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action the action plan on page 10 3. XM case Case Discussion Question 1. What is the value proposition of XM to different consumer segments? Who should be the primary target for XM? 2. What aspects need to be considered in pricing the radio receiver and subscription fee? What is the optimal price for monthly subscription? Assume a five-year lifetime for a customer. How would your answer change if the lifetime was longer or shorter? 4. What aspect needs to be considered in allowing
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A PROJECT REPORT ON “CARTELS IN AVIATION INDUSTRY” (Report submitted on July 12‚ 2011) SUBMITTED TO: COMPETITION COMMISSION OF INDIA BY: PREETI MECHAN Vth YEAR GUJARAT NATIONAL LAW UNIVERSITY Email: preeti.mechan@gmail.com 1 DISCLAIMER This project report/dissertation has been prepared by the author as an intern under the Internship Programme of the Competition Commission of India for academic purposes only. The views expressed in the report are personal to the intern and do
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