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In our doom-scrolling world, it’s not difficult to run across headlines warning about the impending death of SOMETHING. And that happened when one of the most outspoken rockers came out with one of those earth-shattering predictions about the demise of a beloved music genre that’s enjoyed unprecedented success the last few decades. But rather than panic, let’s take a deep breath, collect ourselves, and click “READ MORE” below. Because everything is gonna be alright.
Read MoreIn what proved to be a fateful decision, a well-known corporate entity instituted personnel budget cuts that proved to be a catalyst for motivating their loyal customer base to revolt. Ultimately, the company reversed course and welcomed some of the pink-slipped workers back into the fold. But the incident raises the question of how these judgment calls are made. And BTW, did I mention those cut by the company in question were bots? Click on “READ MORE” below to get the jaw-dropping story.
Read MoreTo start the holiday weekend, a brief blog post today about the Memorial Weekend holiday, anad how its meaning overshadows 3-day mattress sales, concerts,, festivals, and countdowns.
Read MoreWell, that was quick. The hype over last week’s new AI demos by OpenAI and Google has already metamorphosed into fears of deepfakes and IP ownership. The claims…
Read MoreToday’s #TBT post takes us back eight years to 2016, a time when social media was in ful swing. In our Techsurveys, it was often the leading topic in our data decks. By that time, many broadcasters were adding social media specialists to their staffs, determined to “make money on Facebook.” Back then, we were still arguing about what to post. Come to think of it, we still are today.
Read MoreOn this MLK Day holiday, a simple question for you. How would you describe the year ahead for radio in just one word? Click “READ MORE” and i’ll take it from here.
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?
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On this MLK Day holiday, a simple question for you. How would you describe the year ahead for radio in just one word? Click “READ MORE” and i’ll take it from here.
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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