OAB 2013: Broadcasters told to protect their spectrum, use it to find exotic, new business models

TORONTO – Since “flat is the new up” when it comes to revenue growth in traditional media, it’s time for broadcasters to really think out of the box when it comes to boosting the top and bottom lines, consultant Scott Cuthbertson told delegates of the Ontario Association of Broadcasters Connection 2013 conference.Kicking off the Tuesday gathering with some sombre numbers – sub-3% (or worse) growth figures of Canadian traditional media companies – the former Bay Street analyst noted that conventional television revenue has been shrinking steadily for seven years but that radio stands out because its growth has been basically...