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What are those transmitters and towers worth today? And if there still a market for radio stations in the U.S.? Last week, we saw a high profile radio owner simplly walk away from his cluster of stations. In today’s post, we try to figure it out.
Read MoreRadio stations now offer so many digital services that for clients, the choices can feel as overwhelming as a sushi restaurant. Today’s #TBT post from 2018 illustrates the age-old problems of sales training, education, and achieving buy-in.
Read MoreBroadcast radio has changed a great deal in recent years, but a welcome fixture is the skill, the appeal, and the pure craftsmanship of the talented people behind the mic. Last weekend, one of the best was recognized by one of the major TV networks. It was a celebration of what makes radio great, then and now.
Read MoreAs the media landscape becomes even more congested by more options and choice, how can radio broadcasters make sense of their opportunities as well as the threats posed by AI. Rather than trying to be more machine-like, shouldn’t radio be looking for ways to more radio-like: that is, to accentuate the human connection – to the music, to the issues, to sports, to life…and to each other? Click READ MORE and let’s talk about it.
Read MoreOver the holiday weekend, major brands revealed their holiday marketing campaigns. And a fascinating contrast appeared between Apple and Coca-Cola, and the use of AI and real people to tell each brand’s story. In today’s post, we run a head-to-head comparison. And you make the call.
Read MoreIf every day feels like another chapter in “Ripley’s Believe It Or Not!,” have I got a blog post for you: four media and tech stories that may seem just a tad unbelievable. Except they’re true.
Read MoreFor all the research that’s conducted every year, we never know what will become successful in the worlds of pop culture and entertainment. That’s especially true in both the music and radio industries. Today’s #TBT post features two such stories which prove that as smart and experienced as you may be, you just never know. Or as a friend of mine in the business likes to say, “Nobody knows anything.” He’s right.
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If every day feels like another chapter in “Ripley’s Believe It Or Not!,” have I got a blog post for you: four media and tech stories that may seem just a tad unbelievable. Except they’re true.
Read MoreFor all the research that’s conducted every year, we never know what will become successful in the worlds of pop culture and entertainment. That’s especially true in both the music and radio industries. Today’s #TBT post features two such stories which prove that as smart and experienced as you may be, you just never know. Or as a friend of mine in the business likes to say, “Nobody knows anything.” He’s right.
Read MoreBoth the Infinite Dial and Techsurvey 2025 reports reveal strong numbers for podcasting. In fact, each study reveals that podcasts have entered the mainstream. Smart podcasting studios like Wondery are seizing the moment, and proactively marketing their companies to audiences, advertisers, and podcast creators. It turns out that many of the attributes that make podcasts popular are the very same characteristics common to great radio shows and stations. But there are some key differences, too, that are determining factors.
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