Today brother Paul takes control of the JacoBLOG keyboard. It’s an ambitious post about the state of radio digital transformation. It’s a tough read, but an important one we hope will stimulate thought, criticism, and new ideas. Change is hard. But not changing is even harder.

As the political season hits high gear this fall, pundits are looking for the key word(s) that sum up the vibe of the country. More and more, it is looking like “joy” fits the bill, and today’s post not only discusses its impact but illustrates how any radio station can lean into it. Just click on READ MORE to feel the joy.

As the media world becomes increasingly more crowded, a legacy medium – like radio – might have to re-establish its core mission. Guest blogger, Edison Research’s Larry Rosin, has new data to shaare to help us better determine “What was radio ‘made for?'” It’s a good read.

One of the many things Americans fear about AI is the threat it could have in politics. In this year’s Jacobs Media Techsurvey of 30,000+ radio listeners, 83% are somewhat or largely concerned about “AI and its potential to influence the 2024 elections.”  It was one of the most universal opinions expressed in this year’s survey.…

Radio’s legacy for being the “king of the car” has been shaken in recent years as dashboard infotainment systems now include pretty much everything. And content choices for drivers have also proflierated. For radio broadcasters, it is another tough test. And it sets up today’s #TBT post from five years ago that framed the competition for the car we are feeling today. It’s a blast from the past but also a look at the future of the car dashboard – and radio.