Universal Information Services

Unparalleled access to the TV & radio news you need.

We are your Virtual DVR, but with real customer service.

Universal Information Services, Inc. has been providing broadcast monitoring services since 1983. Monitoring 210 local news markets, networks, cable networks, and radio programs, Universal offers unparalleled access to your broadcast media exposure. With TV and radio clip rates that average 40% below our competition, and broadcast monitoring reports that cost 50% less per month, broadcast monitoring has never been so affordable.

SmartView 2.0

SmartView 2.0 features real time broadcast monitoring, metrics, secure clip archive, and Public Newsroom.

SmartView integrates all media - Print, Broadcast, Web, and Social - into a single media dashboard. No other service delivers this level of coverage at such an affordable price. Found media can be archived for viewing, download, or sharing. Check out the SmartView 2.0 demo video here.

How are we able to keep our prices down?

Our headquarters are located in the Midwest, which allows us to coordinate same day service from over 40 affiliated production offices throughout the United States and Canada. Being situated between time zones means we can serve our clients with a longer workday window than services located on the coasts. We often find that our rates are 30%-60% lower than our national competitors because our news data service network harnesses the economies of scale.

Broadcast-Alert

Universal utilizes a live network of broadcast monitoring devices to instantly capture news from over 210 cities in the U.S. and Canada, as well as news from 30 countries outside North America. Through our Broadcast-Alert service you can receive scheduled or instant e-mail notification when your stories are broadcast. We also offer direct access to your hits via our SmartView portal.

From your Broadcast-Alert notifications, or on-line portal, you can elect to receive transcripts, DVDs, or download digital files from our secure web portal. News monitoring has never been easier.

Broadcast Clip Rates

With unparalleled cost efficiencies, Universal is able to produce needed TV and radio news segments for about 40% less than our national competitors. Regardless of format, our rates are the same. Starting at only $45 per segment, we'd be happy to service all your news segment needs.

Available Formats

• MPEG1, MPEG2, MP3, Windows Media, Real Media, Quicktime, MPEG4 (H.264), CD, DVD, Viewing from Web Portal
• Transcripts
• Dubbing and format conversion available

Broadcast Monitoring and SmartView Portal Rates

City, State, Region, and Nationwide levels of service are available. Most clients prefer to have us "push" their most recent coverage to them each morning, with those results flowing into their online media dashboard, SmartView. So as to accommodate any budget, we can provide broadcast monitoring without embedded preview video, or for a slightly higher flat rate include the video for all your hits. With the ability to monitor all 210 local markets, plus virtually every network, our rates still start as low as $89 per month.

• Flat Fee preview video is available with all services.
• All accounts include up to date Nielsen Audience figures, Ad Values, and Market Rank.
• Comprehensive Media Analysis services can be performed on all broadcast coverage.
• Special Pricing for multi-client/multi-topic Advertising, Public Relations and Government agencies. Ask about our "Umbrella" Accounts.