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Radio and televison have always been the source of an ongoing talent merry-go-round. Never known as stable industry, many on-the-air broadcasters have moved around throughout their careers – in many cases, a lot. But in the past year, job changes, terminations, resignations, belt tightening have plagued the industry, causing instability and less reliability. Today’s post looks at a number of these changes in ’24, and what they might mean to the year ahead.
Read MoreNo one could have predicted 2020. And that’s why prognosticating what our lives will be like next year – or four years from now – is absolute folly. But that never stops analysts and futurists from making their predictions known about “where the puck is going to be.” Today’s blog post – a #TBT entry from exactly four years ago – is about accountability. Did those seers and forecasters get it right about radio back in 2020 during the throes of COVID – or did they sell radio short? If the suspense is just killing you, click “READ MORE” and all will be revealed.
Read MoreThe world of video streaming may be the most competitive category in the media ecosystem. Once Netflix carved out the path to success, other wannabes rapidly followed, crowding the space. So if you’re a new entrant, how do you gain traction with the biggest players in the space? You don’t. Instead, smaller, well-defined niche players that stream narrower content categories are enjoying success with video streaming. And wouldn’t you know it – there are lessons here for radio companies trying to gain a foothold in the growing media landscape.
Read MoreIf you think iHeart or Audacy own the most radio stations in the U.S., think again. A Japanese company plans on broadcasting in more than 12,000 locations by the end of 2026. Their name? 7-Eleven. Gulp.
Read MoreThe term “mass media” suggests reaching a vast, undifferentiated audience with “one-size-fits-all” mainstream content. But more and more, consumers of all generations appreciate personalized content especially created and curated just for them and their unique interests and tastes. For a mass medium like broadcast radio, this presents a profound challenge. Yet, there are ways to customize and personalize the experience to create stronger connections with consumers and advertisers. Today’s blog post explores what that looks like.
Read MoreRadio and televison have always been the source of an ongoing talent merry-go-round. Never known as stable industry, many on-the-air broadcasters have moved around throughout their careers – in many cases, a lot. But in the past year, job changes, terminations, resignations, belt tightening have plagued the industry, causing instability and less reliability. Today’s post looks at a number of these changes in ’24, and what they might mean to the year ahead.
Read MoreNo one could have predicted 2020. And that’s why prognosticating what our lives will be like next year – or four years from now – is absolute folly. But that never stops analysts and futurists from making their predictions known about “where the puck is going to be.” Today’s blog post – a #TBT entry from exactly four years ago – is about accountability. Did those seers and forecasters get it right about radio back in 2020 during the throes of COVID – or did they sell radio short? If the suspense is just killing you, click “READ MORE” and all will be revealed.
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