International Business News - Arbitron http://www.ibtimes.com All articles are copyrighted by IBTimes.com 400 100 http://www.ibtimes.com/ http://www.ibtimes.com/images/top_logo_ibt2_3.gif Among the earnings stories for Tuesday, July 22, from AP Financial News: PHILADELPHIA (AP)--Arbitron Inc., a research firm that measures radio audiences, on Tuesday fell well short of expectations with an 84 percent drop in net income in its second quarter, when the expense of going electronic overtook a modest increase in revenue. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080722/earnings-roundup-arbitron-norfolk-southern.htm Tue, 22 Jul 2008 19:55:36 EDT Arbitron Inc., a research firm that measures radio audiences, on Tuesday fell well short of expectations with an 84 percent drop in net income in its second quarter, when the expense of going electronic overtook a modest increase in revenue. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080722/arbitron-radio-ratings-co-2q-earnings-fall-84-pct.htm Tue, 22 Jul 2008 16:52:42 EDT A Bear Stearns analyst upgraded Arbitron Inc. Friday, citing anticipated long-term growth prospects for the media marketing and research company's new Portable People Meter. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080516/analyst-upgrades-arbitron-on-people-meter-prospects.htm Fri, 16 May 2008 12:30:44 EDT The executive vice president and chief information officer of media marketing and research company Arbitron Inc. exercised options for 5,000 shares of common stock, according to a Securities and Exchange Commission filing. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080502/arbitron-chief-information-officer-exercises-options.htm Fri, 02 May 2008 15:20:23 EDT The chief executive, president and chairman of media marketing and research company Arbitron Inc. exercised options for and sold 7,300 shares of common stock under a prearranged trading plan, accordi... http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080404/arbitron-ceo-morris-exercises-options.htm Fri, 04 Apr 2008 15:52:45 EDT (AP) _ Marketing and research agency Arbitron Inc. lowered its 2008 earnings outlook Tuesday after it ended the development of a national research service with the Nielsen Co. a day earlier. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080226/arbitron-lowers-2008-earnings-outlook.htm Tue, 26 Feb 2008 07:39:38 EST Arbitron Inc. and The Nielsen Co. said Monday they ended development of a national research service. The pilot service, named Project Apollo, has been in the works since early 2005. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080225/arbitron-and-nielsen-end-project-apollo.htm Mon, 25 Feb 2008 07:27:14 EST Arbitron Inc., which measures radio listening habits, issued 2008 profit guidance above the average estimate on Wall Street. The New York company said Thursday it expects to earn between $1.42 and $1.56 per share in the current year. Analysts projected earnings at $1.40 per share, according to Thomson Financial. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080214/arbitron-setts-2008-profit-target.htm Thu, 14 Feb 2008 08:30:05 EST Arbitron Inc., which measures radio listening habits, said Thursday fourth-quarter earnings fell 25 percent, as costs related to its Portable People Meter (PPM) device rose sharply. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080214/arbitron-4q-profit-slides-on-costs.htm Thu, 14 Feb 2008 08:27:53 EST Arbitron Inc.'s new electronic ratings system for radio got a boost on Wednesday when broadcaster Entercom Communications Corp. announced an agreement to use the technology in 14 cities. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080123/entercom-signs-up-for-new-ratings-system.htm Wed, 23 Jan 2008 13:04:16 EST