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One of the world’s premier media brands, ESPN, is going through a major transformation. And the analogies to radio are spot-on. I’ve listed eight different initiatives ESPN is undertaking that all have applications to the radio business. And in case you’re wondering, it’s not about money, it’s about mindset.
Read MoreAs we move into the last half of the year, radio broadcasters are trying to answer fundamental questions about the state of the industry. A major part of this calculus is determining the role of the personality moving forward. Our new AQ6 indicates there are key lessons here for owners/operators – IF they take the time and make the effort to learn them. Today’s blog post tells that story.
Read MoreAnother long Labor Day Weekend is upon us. It’s the perfect time to acknowledge and thank the lifeblood of the radio business, the creative, dedicated, and passionate people behind the mic.
Read MoreLet’s take a pause from our normal format. Below are ten really creative videos that posted recently across Reddit, X, and other platforms. All were created using one…
Read MoreHeaded into an election, why do so many Americans seem overwhelmed by the news cycle, often seeking an escape from the headlines? If you think that’s a pertinent question, consider today’s blog post is actually two years old, and was written as America was heading into its 2022 mid-term election. But not that much has changed. Or has it? In our #TBT post today, some food for thought about news coverage at a pivotal point in our journalistic history.
Read MoreFor long-time radio professionals, the skills necessary to be successful in broadcasting are generally agreed upon – the conventional wisdom of running a radio station or company. But what would happen if some bright young person came along and proceeded to turn radio as know it on its side? That’s what Steve Jobs did back in 1983 in a recently discovered video where he outlines a very different vision for radio. Forty or so years later, how can we learn from the genius behind Apple to reinvent a legacy medium in need of a new vision?
Read MoreThe power of celebrity has never been stronger, especially on social media where it is coveted. So-called brand influencers are cashing in on the trend. But there’s no substitute for true stardom, and that’s what Cameo is all about – putting celebrities to work to record customized, personalized greetings for fun and profit. And now anybody can join Cameo in their new “X” program – a chance for your station’s own stars to shine. Or not.
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For long-time radio professionals, the skills necessary to be successful in broadcasting are generally agreed upon – the conventional wisdom of running a radio station or company. But what would happen if some bright young person came along and proceeded to turn radio as know it on its side? That’s what Steve Jobs did back in 1983 in a recently discovered video where he outlines a very different vision for radio. Forty or so years later, how can we learn from the genius behind Apple to reinvent a legacy medium in need of a new vision?
Read MoreThe power of celebrity has never been stronger, especially on social media where it is coveted. So-called brand influencers are cashing in on the trend. But there’s no substitute for true stardom, and that’s what Cameo is all about – putting celebrities to work to record customized, personalized greetings for fun and profit. And now anybody can join Cameo in their new “X” program – a chance for your station’s own stars to shine. Or not.
Read MoreRecently returning home from CES, I am well aware of technology’s ability to wow us and even blow our minds. But there are a lot of seeminigly ordinary media stories that are just….unbelievable….but true. Check these out.
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