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Last week, it was the return of Morning Show Boot Camp in beautiful San Diego. It was not only especially well-attended, the atmosphere was electric. At a time when many in the radio industry look dog-faced and fatigued, the spirit at Boot Camp is upbeat and passionate. Here’s the story.
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Last week was a sadly monumental one for music fans. Aerosmith announced the end of their touring career due to persistent health problems suffered by lead singer Steven Tyler. And the last remaining original member of the Four Tops, Duke Fakir, passed away. But as we’ve learned from Classic Rock artists, it ain’t over until….well, you know. Today’s blog best looks at the newest music extension efforts, thanks to technology, innovation, and pluck. Let’s rock.
Read MoreIt’s not just radio. Pretty much every media brand has taken a hit this year, often leading to layoffs or worse. Many are now experimenting with variations on the subscriber model, including ad-supported free content. Wait…what? Isn’t that what broadcast radio has been for the last 100 or so years?
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We’re witnessing a major shift in users’ knowledge and understanding of AI. Results from the Jacobs Media Techsurvey 2024 earlier this year showed that only 43%…
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We’re living in an era where it’s become fashionable to “double-down” on whatever wrong-headed strategy we’ve chosen for our radio stations or our companies. The very act of fessing up and admitting we screwed up is a rarity. Back in 2022 when this post first published, we were witnessing one of those rare moments when responsible executives were actually steping up to the mic and taking the heat. Of course that didn’t last, but it was the thrust of this post. And I’m coming clean. Here are three things I clearly got wrong. Hit READ MORE for the reveal.
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What happens when you ask 10 radio pros from all corners of the industry how they define gratitude as Thanksgiving approaches? Why, you get 10 very different interpretations of thankfulness. Actually, they have a lot in common, and I hope their musings bring you a sense of joy and gratitude as you scroll through them. And I’d feel gratitude if you left a few of your own thankful thoughts in the “comments” section at the end of today’s blog post. And while I’m at it, THANK YOU for reading our blog
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Have we become a society of quitters? When it comes to media and entertainment subscriptions, that’s been the case here in America. We change streaming services like we change our socks. And now a new judicial ruling in New York will make it even harder for providers – especially SiriusXM to jack us around. Are there implications here for broadcast radio? Of course.
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What happens when you ask 10 radio pros from all corners of the industry how they define gratitude as Thanksgiving approaches? Why, you get 10 very different interpretations of thankfulness. Actually, they have a lot in common, and I hope their musings bring you a sense of joy and gratitude as you scroll through them. And I’d feel gratitude if you left a few of your own thankful thoughts in the “comments” section at the end of today’s blog post. And while I’m at it, THANK YOU for reading our blog
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Have we become a society of quitters? When it comes to media and entertainment subscriptions, that’s been the case here in America. We change streaming services like we change our socks. And now a new judicial ruling in New York will make it even harder for providers – especially SiriusXM to jack us around. Are there implications here for broadcast radio? Of course.
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The “true crime” genre shows no signs of slowing down. Always a mainstay of movies and television, “true crime” podcasts are now the third most popular genre according to new research. And there is somewhere in the neighborhood of 23,000 “true crime” podcasts, but it’s a mystery as to why the genre is virtually invisible on the broadcast radio airwaves. For a clue or two about how radio could seize this content opportunity, just click READ MORE below.
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