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Both 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 thtat 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.
Read MoreBroadcast radio of all varieties finds itself under growing pressure to figure out its most advantageous place in the media hierarchy. How can it both be different and viable? Public radio stations have increasingly faced challenges to remain credible, relevant, and financially stable. Of course, there are no simple solutions, but there may be an available pathway that could solve myriad problems. That’s the basis of today’s blog post.
Read MoreWe love to have the generations debate where we argue about which demographic block has the edge, is more innovative, or simply lucked out. Whenever we have this discussion, it seems the one group that is invariably left out is Generation X. Time after time, they’re overlooked, ignored, or simply not given the credit for what they’ve accomplished. And now, it appears that technology—including AI—may be leaving them behind…again.
Read MoreOne of the most exciting and challenging parts of working with media companies on their AI strategy is keeping pace with how rapidly the tools evolve. In…
Read MoreWouldn’t it be great to have a logo for your brand that millions want to buy and proudly wear? That is, until it ends up on the shirt of a less-than-desirable citizen who just might make your precious brand look bad? It recently happened on a popular TV show to one of America’s great universities. And be careful—it could happen to your radio station brand, too.
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 thtat 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.
Read MoreBroadcast radio of all varieties finds itself under growing pressure to figure out its most advantageous place in the media hierarchy. How can it both be different and viable? Public radio stations have increasingly faced challenges to remain credible, relevant, and financially stable. Of course, there are no simple solutions, but there may be an available pathway that could solve myriad problems. That’s the basis of today’s blog post.
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Thanks to our data-driven world, there’s no shortage of numbers in our lives. And so far in 2025, numbers have told important stories about current tendencies and coming trends. I’ve picked out a handful of the most fascinating numbers I’ve seen in recent weeks, and what they may portend for later in the year. Today’s blog post features stories about “connected cars,” celebrity deaths, selfish Baby Boomers, Walmart, Amazon, and the “New York Times” – plenty to talk about on a frigid Winter week. So, dig in!
Read MoreWelcome to Presidents’ Day 2025. While many have the day off, JacoBLOG (and its author) rarely sleep. Today’s blog post is thankfully very short and hopefully on-brand for this celebratory day in America. I hope you enjoy it and the day as we celebrate great leadership and our remarkable, resilient history.
Read MoreOpenAI’s Big Week It’s been another big week for OpenAI. The leading AI engine announced a new roadmap, which includes a different pricing structure and a simplified interface for users — not requiring them to choose which AI model they want to use…
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