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One of the Super Bowl ads that had its work cut out for it was the ChatGPT commercial. It was designed to demystify AI and make this new technology the logical next phase in the time-honored history of technological progress. Whether you saw it or not, today’s post discusses the challenge of making new tech feel comfortable for consumers rather than making them fearful and angst-ridden. Was it effective and could it be the foundation for AI acceptability OR like so many other Super Bowl ads, was it too obtuse and conceptual? You be the judge.
Read MoreThanks to our data-driven world, there’s no shortage of numbers in our lives. And so far in 2025, numbers have told important stories about current tendencies and coming trends. I’ve picked out a handful of the most fascinating numbers I’ve seen in recent weeks, and what they may portend for later in the year. Today’s blog post features stories about “connected cars,” celebrity deaths, selfish Baby Boomers, Walmart, Amazon, and the “New York Times” – plenty to talk about on a frigid Winter week. So, dig in!
Read MoreWelcome to Presidents’ Day 2025. While many have the day off, JacoBLOG (and its author) rarely sleep. Today’s blog post is thankfully very short and hopefully on-brand for this celebratory day in America. I hope you enjoy it and the day as we celebrate great leadership and our remarkable, resilient history.
Read MoreOpenAI’s Big Week It’s been another big week for OpenAI. The leading AI engine announced a new roadmap, which includes a different pricing structure and a simplified interface…
Read MoreSuper Bowl LIX has come and gone. Except for Eagles and Chiefs fans, the rest of us have moved on. But marketers are still debating those $8 million ads that generated more than $800 million in revenue. What does it take to produce a winning ad that all those viewers will pay attention to, understand, and perhaps even act on? And what can radio marketers learn from the wins and losses?
Read MoreMore media brands across the spectrum are investing and engaging in what I call “the local opportunity.” But in radio, there’s a greater likelihood we’re still debating the value of “being local” or trying to figure out what it looks like. Given that radio was originally a grassroots local medium, isn’t it more than a little ironic? Today’s blog post gives you a look at where local is headed across the radio spectrum. Where does it fit in for your brand?
Read MoreSince the Stone Age, concerned parents have tried mightily to protect their children from danger, whether it’s dinosaurs and saber-toothed tigers or social media and smartphones. Now, new research studies strongly suggest new protocols to keep kids safe from external threats. Could radio be part of the solution?
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More media brands across the spectrum are investing and engaging in what I call “the local opportunity.” But in radio, there’s a greater likelihood we’re still debating the value of “being local” or trying to figure out what it looks like. Given that radio was originally a grassroots local medium, isn’t it more than a little ironic? Today’s blog post gives you a look at where local is headed across the radio spectrum. Where does it fit in for your brand?
Read MoreSince the Stone Age, concerned parents have tried mightily to protect their children from danger, whether it’s dinosaurs and saber-toothed tigers or social media and smartphones. Now, new research studies strongly suggest new protocols to keep kids safe from external threats. Could radio be part of the solution?
Read MoreDuring this economically unstable period in time, many companies are struggling to figure out what’s most important. One variable that often is ignored is employee burnout. And much of it is caused by previous workforce purges. A new story addresses how one of the most successful companies in the world is addressing the problem. And in support, a new research study suggests burnout is costing companies more than they’re saving by instituting those RIFs in the first place. Check it out.
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