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Friday, April 24, 2009

42 Million Americans Listen to Radio Weekly on Digital Audio Platforms

The latest study by Arbitron and Edison Research shows continued growth in usage and ownership of various forms of digital audio platforms, including online radio, iPod/MP3 players, and podcasting. The weekly online radio audience increased significantly in the past year to 17% of the U.S. population age 12 and older; up from 13% in 2008. On a weekly basis, online radio reaches 20% of 25-to-54 year-olds; up from 15% in 2008.

Bill Rose, senior vice president of marketing, Arbitron Inc., says "The sharp growth in weekly usage of Online radio... provides compelling evidence that radio's digital platforms may be reaching critical mass. We are... seeing encoded streams of AM/FM broadcasts with significant audience in local markets."

Key findings from The Infinite Dial 2009: Radio's Digital Platforms, include:

More than one in five radio listeners (21%) say AM/FM radio has a big impact on their lives; ranking second only to owners of the Apple iPhone in particular (23%) and cell phone owners in general (47%) as the audio platform/device that has a big impact on people's lives.

Online radio listeners are more likely to be upscale, well-educated and employed full time;

- 54% of weekly online radio listeners are employed full-time (compared to 43% among persons 12 and older);
- 16% of weekly online radio listeners live in homes with an annual income greater than $100,000 (vs. 10% among persons 12 and older);
- 37% of weekly online radio listeners have a college degree or higher education level (vs. 29% among persons 12 and older).

Weekly online video viewing among persons age 12 and older is up significantly in the past year, from 18% in 2008 to 27% (approximately 69 million) in 2009.

- 34% of persons age 12 and older report having a profile on Facebook, MySpace, LinkedIn, or any other social networking Web site, up from - 24% in 2008
- 63%  of teens age 12-to-17 report having a profile on these social networking sites
- 64% 18-to-24 year-olds have a profile on these social networking sites.

iPod/portable MP3 player ownership and iPod use continues to grow dramatically.

- 42% of persons age 12 and older own an iPod or other brand of portable MP3 player

- 64% of 18-to-24 year-olds own a digital audio player

- 32% of teens age 12-to-17 and persons 18-to-24 are spending less time with over-the-air radio specifically due to time spent with iPod/other portable MP3 players

- 22% of Americans age 12 and older have ever listened to an audio podcast

- 11% (27 million) reported having listened to an audio podcast in the past month in 2009

Tom Webster, vice president of strategy and marketing, Edison Research, concludes that "... consumer use of new digital platforms... is becoming nearly ubiquitous... a window of opportunity for radio to... spread its content across the expanding choices consumers use to control their media experience."

The complete study, The Infinite Dial 2009: Radio's Digital Platforms, may be downloaded free of charge via the Arbitron and Edison Research Web sites linked here.

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Affordable Legal Services for Companies Doing Business in China

Cleveland, OH, April 08, 2009 -- Zydorek Law Office, LLC, a law firm with an expertise in China - U.S. transactions, has opened its doors for business in Independence, Ohio. The announcement was made by Edyta Zydorek, Esq., the firm's founder. "Having lived and worked in China for over a year, has allowed me to see the need for bridging the gap between entrepreneurs and companies on both sides of the globe. Upon returning to the United States, I decided to provide such a platform and set up Zydorek Law Office, LLC concentrating on the China - U.S. transactions and operational issues facing small and medium companies every day. Since not all companies are in a position to afford big international law firms, I would like to provide affordable yet effective services for those considering China as their next business destination" Ms. Zydorek noted.

"Our competitiveness lies in our strong personal and professional relationships with Chinese attorneys, trade consultants, accountants, government representatives, entrepreneurs and media. We were able to build these relationships while living and working in China. There is no substitute for the actual experience of interacting with Chinese entrepreneurs and learning first-hand the Chinese legal system and we had the opportunity to do both," Ms. Zydorek added.

Within its China Practice, Zydorek Law Office, LLC is successfully assisting American and international companies doing business in China. The firm advises on setting up and structuring operations in China and Hong Kong, Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) matters as well as on a range of operational issues such as employment, purchasing, sourcing and distributing. Cooperating closely with the Chinese law firm of Flower & May, Zydorek Law Office, LLC successfully represented a European manufacturing company before The Labor Arbitration Commission in Ningbo and defended a wrongful termination dispute with its Chinese employee, culminating in a lucrative settlement. Zydorek Law Office, LLC has also recently advised an American auto parts distributor on the American judgment enforcement matters in China.

Zydorek Law Office, LLC is also representing Chinese companies and entrepreneurs pursuing investment opportunities in the United States, forming partnerships with American companies or defending disputes with American trading partners.

In addition, Zydorek Law Office, LLC advises domestic and international manufacturers, technology companies and service providers on matters ranging from structuring the formation of various business organizations to agency and distributorship to Import/Export compliance. Zydorek Law Office, LLC has extensive experience with transactional work, including negotiation and drafting agreements related to technology transfers, IP protection and outsourcing as well as real estate acquisitions and financing.

"Our hands-on approach gives us the edge in providing cost-effective solutions to the wide range of issues facing companies seeking to do business in China. If needed, we are in a position to go to China with our clients and assist them with their legal and business needs", Ms. Zydorek stated.

Zydorek Law Office, LLC is located at 6100 Oak Tree Boulevard, Suite 200, Independence, Ohio 44131. The firm has also launched a website at www.zydoreklaw.com.

For more information, contact Edyta Zydorek, Esq. at 216.643.6787 or at edyta.zydorek@zydoreklaw.com

Contact Information
Zydorek Law Office, LLC
Edie Zydorek
216 643 6787
edyta.zydorek@zydoreklaw.com
www.zydoreklaw.com

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Edcomm Banker'S Academy Updates Compliance Training Program To Reflect New TLGP Revisions

Edcomm Banker's Academy has made an immediate update to its compliance training program to reflect recent revisions made to the Temporary Liquidity Guarantee Program (TLGP).

Mar 23, 2009 - New York, NY  - Edcomm Banker's Academy has made an immediate update to its compliance training program to reflect recent revisions made to the Temporary Liquidity Guarantee Program (TLGP). Focus on Compliance has been updated to include this new information as part of Edcomm Banker's Academy's commitment to providing financial institutions with the most up-to-date, accurate information. Regulatory changes are immediately updated in Banker's Academy's content.

According to the new changes made to the TLGP, entities participating in the debt guarantee program may issue certain FDIC-guaranteed Mandatory Convertible Debt (MCD). The intent of this amendment is to give eligible entities additional flexibility to obtain funding from investors with long-term investment horizons and to reduce the concentration of FDIC-guaranteed debt maturing in mid-2012 that might otherwise have to be rolled into new debt.

Focus on Compliance, from Edcomm Banker's Academy, is a computer-based, distance-learning program, and can be delivered via Internet, Intranet or CD-ROM. The program teaches banking compliance using easy-to-understand language in an interactive, self-paced format. Participants learn from their own perspective, with a curriculum customized to their position. Focus on Compliance covers: Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), Anti Money Laundering (AML), USA PATRIOT Act, OFAC, Privacy, Reg P, Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, Right to Financial Privacy, Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), Reg CC & Check 21, Reg D, Reg E, Reg Z, Truth in Lending, FCRA, FACT Act, HMDA, CRA, and Bank Bribery, among others. The program also includes a quick reference guide to all banking regulations, as well as a glossary of terms and a library of reference materials.

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