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I’ve got a problem in my front yard. There’s a spot under a tree that gets zero sunlight. So last weekend, instead of researching Reddit, Wirecutter, or…
Read MoreWhen it comes to local media digital revenue, opportunity isn’t just knocking—it is loudly pounding. On the heels of a rich, new research study from Borrell Associates, Jacobs Media’s digital revenue guru, Chris Brunt, is poised and ready for action. In today’s guest blog post, Chris sets the scene for what a smart, cogent, and effective local digital strategy looks like, and how to get there…from here.
Read MoreYou can learn a lot about a person once you discover their all-time favorite decade for music. But these days, the traditional patterns are unpredictable, especially when you’re looking at younger generations. Their tastes are all over the music map, and that has implications for radio programmers trying to stay relevant and current. Today’s #TBT blog post is a quick visit to 2021, and music research you probably haven’t seen before that’s an eye- and an ear-opener. For those of us who elevate the study of music tastes, habit, and consumption to the level of astrophysics or macroeconomics, this throwback post is for you. Just click on “READ MORE” below and see if your music tastes are in-synch with your generation’s.
Read MoreToday’s post picks up where yesterday’s left off. It was all about our new air talent study presented at the Christian Music Broadcasters’ Momentum 25 conference last week. On-Air Pulse takes a deep dive into the brains of Christian radio talent in the U.S. And in today’s post, I’ll A/B it with our most recent commercial radio talent survey, AQ6. So, grab a cup of coffee (and you’re excused if you want something a little stronger), click READ MORE below, and let’s go.
Read MoreI’m back from Momentum 25, the annual conference put on by the Christian Music Broadcasters. As is the case year after year, 700 attendees made the trek to steamy Orlando to learn, share, commune, worship, and experience why this radio format is in the process of celebrating some of its best days ever at a time when the entire industry is feeling the heat. What’s working and why? And how can radio broadcasters in other disciplines learn from the Christian phenomenon? I’ve got those answers for you. Just click “READ MORE” below.
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.
Read MoreHow do you get better at your craft—whether it’s surfing, playing football, or hosting a radio show? While all these disciplines are obviously very different…
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During 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.
Read MoreHow do you get better at your craft—whether it’s surfing, playing football, or hosting a radio show? While all these disciplines are obviously very different from one another, the correct response is this: Watch “game film.” It is only by…
Read MoreSeemingly every day in the trades we read about research studies trying to prove the value and impact of broadcast radio. In today’s post, ironically, it’s the research maven with a “real-life story about broadcast radio’s effectiveness. Whether it’s motivating the locals to show up at an auto dealership to spin the prize wheel, listen to a podcast, or vote for a candidate in an election, radio (still) works.
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