Operational Services

Telecom Inventory & Analysis

Based on our experiences inspecting hundreds of media operations, we have concluded that certain expense categories tend to be out of line. One area of consistent concern has been the cost of telecom services. BIAfn has assisted a number of clients in evaluating their telecom requirements and costs and developed new approaches in order to reduce their operating expenses.

Specialty Publishing, Print and Electronic Media

M&A and investment activity is on the rise in the rapidly changing digital media landscape. Traditional and electronic publishers are faced with opportunities and challenges to leverage their content assets over multi-platform delivery channels. Given these dynamics and our expertise with subscription and/or advertising-based business models, BIAfn has increased its concentration in the

While each company's requirements and opportunities are different, BIAfn works with senior management to provide expertise and sound advice in order to adapt and succeed in the communications industry. Specifically for the newspaper industry, BIAfn also offers publications, data services and custom research. There is no other comprehensive source for the daily and weekly newspaper market, including owner and individual paper revenues, circulation, transactions, contacts and market demographics.

Economic Studies

BIAfn has presented numerous economic studies before the Federal Communications Commission, Department Of Justice and various courts to support our clients in a variety of positions. We have also worked directly with clients to examine the feasibility or cost/benefit analysis of specific strategies. Special, creative approaches to non-conventional studies are common for our team and the benefits to our clients can be substantial.

Benchmarking Studies

Over the past two decades, we have examined thousands of media operations and surveyed numerous operators. Much of this data has been compiled into a database allowing us to determine operating norms for a variety of media operations. With this data, and our knowledge of such businesses, we can assist clients in the budgeting process or in examining the operational efficiencies of their business units.

Digital Conversion Studies

The conversion to digital has implications for media and telecom companies alike. We have conducted extensive research on the subject and have assisted a wide range of clients in developing technical specifications and evaluating revenue-generating business models. We can assist in the capital expenditure decision process, procurement, implementation and business model development.

Datacasting

The one-to-one model of the traditional Internet cannot satisfy the current needs for rapid deployment and cost effective multi-point delivery. Given digital technology, satellites, FM radio and television are being used as a cost effective multicast solution to this problem. SpectraRep, the datacasting team at BIAfn, has developed an application and business model to help operators derive revenues from their excess spectrum.

SpectraRep has an experienced team that are experts in the broadcasting, communications and IT industries. We have a vast network of industry relationships with operators and content and data providers, and offer a complete outsource data-casting solution that can create maximum value for operators and provide qualified comprehensive management of the whole process.

Contact us today for more information about our Operational Services by e-mailing us at: info@bia.com.