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Another week in America, and another weather disaster, this time in the Asheville area. By now, you’ve no doubt read the heroic stories about valiant coverage from local radio stations in the market. So, why write about their exploits on this blog on this day? Because even with depleted resources and staff cutbacks, several radio operations in market #155 – public and commercial – have stepped up big time to do what only broadcast radio can do. This is radio’s “why.”
Read MoreThis week, Basis, the Chicago-based demand-side ad platform, released results of a survey of 140+ marketers’ opinions on the impact of AI on their work. The results mirrored…
Read MoreIf you’re a baseball fan, October is the best month of the year. But getting there – that is, making the playoffs – is the hard part. Today in a guest blog post, Paul Jacobs takes us on an improbable journey of success that very much relates to what radio people are often dealing with. It comes down to this: the organization deciding on what kind of team they want to be.
Read MoreMascots have been connected with brands for more than a century. And these days, they’re bigger and more ubiquitous then ever. In radio, mascots have long been part of the medium’s history, but in a world turbocharged by video, social media, and even street presence, these cute, furry, clever brand symbols can positively differentiate and grab attention for radio stations that want to stand out.
Read MoreWe often learn best by observing. And while “best practices” are always helpful, we can also pick up valuable lessons by learning what NOT to do. Today’s post breaks down the trials, tribulations, and debacles of a well-known fast quality restaurant chain that had made many familiar mistakes – the same things we see many radio companies do.
Read MoreIn a tough 2024, radio has quietly made something of a comeback this month – its version of an “October Surprise.” And when you total up some of the amazing things that have happened on the radio airwaves this month, it’s a great reminder about how impactful the medium can still be.
Read MoreAnytime I see a legacy media brand stage a comeback, I don’t just get celebratory. Or nostalgic. Instead, I dig in to try to figure out how they did it. Once such triumph recently occurred for a magazine that was first launched in 1857 – before the Civil War. The fact it’s enjoying great success in 2024, a trying time for all media – makes it worthy of our time.
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In a tough 2024, radio has quietly made something of a comeback this month – its version of an “October Surprise.” And when you total up some of the amazing things that have happened on the radio airwaves this month, it’s a great reminder about how impactful the medium can still be.
Read MoreAnytime I see a legacy media brand stage a comeback, I don’t just get celebratory. Or nostalgic. Instead, I dig in to try to figure out how they did it. Once such triumph recently occurred for a magazine that was first launched in 1857 – before the Civil War. The fact it’s enjoying great success in 2024, a trying time for all media – makes it worthy of our time.
Read MoreThe relative health of the radio broadcasting industry is always a hot topic and a subject of much debate. But back in October of 2020, those conversations were being overshadowed by the pandemic, an event that even back then we knew would be a game changer. Four years ago, it was a different world – but not really. I think when you take a look back with me, you’ll gain some perspective about where we are now as an industry. And even better, you won’t have to social distance or wear a mask!
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