There has been a continuing discussion on improvements in radio performance over the first six months of 2010. Most trades are positioning this as a turnaround in the industry. Some lean on the large increase in national buys as the leading indicator. But, as was pointed to here, "local" is the revenue engine that the radio industry is built around. "Local" is still soft, due in part to the many dollars being poured into new media on that level.
Nothing tells the story better of how radio is doing than a look at the stock charts of leading radio companies. The following came as a result of my failure to find any source where all charts are displayed in a manner allowing easy comparison. (Depending on your connection speed, the charts may take a short time to load.)
We'll keep this as a simple way for you to grasp the full scope of radio industry stock prices. With it comes a reality check on where the radio industry stands on Wall Street.Bookmark this page for easy reference.
