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Everywhere you look these days, short-form videos are dominating media trends. In today’s blog, I have eye-opening new data from Techsurvey 2025 and a compelling rationale suggesting an investment in video—by radio. Seriously, here’s why.
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For many radio broadcasters, the first quarter was a struggle, and Q2 is challenging. News out of D.C. on the economy has been turbulent and ever-changing. And those anticipated tariffs haven’t stabilized the way business is being transacted on Wall Street or Main Street. But for sharp radio sales teams, the chaos could translate to results, assuming they make a series of smart, opportunistic moves. For today’s post, our sales expert, Paul Jacobs, grabs the JacoBLOG keyboard to put together a strategic sales plan we hope you’ll give a good look—and a good think.
Read MoreIf every day feels like another chapter in “Ripley’s Believe It Or Not!,” have I got a blog post for you: four media and tech stories that may seem just a tad unbelievable. Except they’re true.
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For all the research that’s conducted every year, we never know what will become successful in the worlds of pop culture and entertainment. That’s especially true in both the music and radio industries. Today’s #TBT post features two such stories which prove that as smart and experienced as you may be, you just never know. Or as a friend of mine in the business likes to say, “Nobody knows anything.” He’s right.
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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 that 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 MoreEverywhere you look these days, short-form videos are dominating media trends. In today’s blog, I have eye-opening new data from Techsurvey 2025 and a compelling rationale suggesting an investment in video—by radio. Seriously, here’s why.
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For many radio broadcasters, the first quarter was a struggle, and Q2 is challenging. News out of D.C. on the economy has been turbulent and ever-changing. And those anticipated tariffs haven’t stabilized the way business is being transacted on Wall Street or Main Street. But for sharp radio sales teams, the chaos could translate to results, assuming they make a series of smart, opportunistic moves. For today’s post, our sales expert, Paul Jacobs, grabs the JacoBLOG keyboard to put together a strategic sales plan we hope you’ll give a good look—and a good think.
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Since the darkest days of COVID, consumers have been itching to get out, travel, and enjoy life with family and friends. And records are being set for leisure and recreational spending. It means there’s more competition for the entertainment buck as new, innovative and fun concepts spring up in cities and towns all over the country. In Las Vegas, it’s Sphere, but in other locales, consumers are throwing axes or playing elaborate rounds of mini-golf. In 2024, it’s all about the experience. And wouldn’t you know it, radio plays a larger role than you might think. What’s the coolest new entertainment concept you’ve experienced in the past year? I’ll be happy to show you mine. Just click READ MORE.
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Radio’s not the only traditional media platform struggling in the revenue column of those harsh spreadsheets. In fact, network television has had a financial famine for some years now, due in large part to its aging demographics. But now a philosophical shift in marketing focus is spreading throughout the TV industry. Could it provide radio “cover” to make an attempt at the same strategy?
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The “AM Radio For Every Vehicle Act” continues to ricochet around the nation’s capitol. Over the past year, the idea of car companies removing AM radio from the dash – once unspeakable – has become a regular conversation in automotive and radio broadcasting circles. But across the pond, a couple of car makers have quietly omitted a radio altogether, and they hope no one notices. Thanks to an industry colleague, we’ve noticed. And if you click on READ MORE, so will you.
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