CD/DVD
Some spot providers are creating their spots in a digital format but for some
reason have not yet embraced electronic delivery. They dutifully burn
their file to a CD-ROM or a DVD and mail it to the station. This seems
rather bizarre but it still happens.
Problems
The disc delivery method creates a whole new set of issues
for stations. If the file is on CD-ROM is it in PC or MAC format? If
it's on a DVD, is it on a DVD-R or +R? If it's a DVD, was the disc
finalized before delivery? Did the provider us an anamorphic format?
the list goes on and on.
Benefits
None, really.