Dr. Ed Cohen

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One of the radio industry’s most respected researchers, Dr. Ed Cohen writes a weekly business column, heavily focused on ratings research for Barrett Media. His career experiences include serving as VP of Ratings and Research at Cumulus Media, occupying the role of VP of Measurement Innovation at Nielsen Audio, and its predecessor Arbitron. While with Arbitron, Cohen spent five years as the company's President of Research Policy and Communication, and eight years as VP of Domestic Radio Research. Dr. Ed has also held the title of Vice President of Research for iHeartMedia/Clear Channel, and held research positions for the National Association of Broadcasters and Birch/Scarborough Research. He enjoys hearing your thoughts so please feel free to reach him at doctoredresearch@gmail.com.

Exclusive articles:

Do Radio Executives Mirror the Demographics of Radio Listeners?

If we understand our audiences better than other media, at least based on our backgrounds, why doesn’t radio do better? What will it take?

Looking at New Nielsen Data After the Debut of the 3-Minute Rule

Nielsen’s initial data using “apples to apples” masked the fact that radio listening has been on the decline for years.

How Nielsen is Affected By the Opportunity Costs of DEI Initiatives

Now that the company is owned by private equity, you can bet that every expenditure is scrutinized. If Nielsen is big on DEI, what are Nielsen’s opportunity costs?

How to Create Nielsen PPM Custom Measurement Periods

In the past, I’ve described some of my “tricks” to help understand Nielsen rating results more fully. The best way to get to the...

How Much Artificial Intelligence in Broadcasting is Too Fast and Too Soon?

Suggesting that AI will be a bust in the future seems ludicrous, but if we are to believe the Census -- one of the best survey operations in the world -- it’s not a big deal yet.

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Anatomy of a Broadcaster: Joe Davis, FOX Sports

"Davis gets emotional with his calls, but his emotions don’t get the best of him. He strikes a delicate balance between the two in an incredibly great way"

What’s Next for CBS News and 60 Minutes After $16 Million Settlement with Donald Trump?

Here’s the hard truth going forward: 60 Minutes doesn’t get the benefit of the doubt anymore. From either side of the political aisle.

What Joey Mulinaro Has Done Right With ‘Sports Gone Wrong’

"To be able to have so many different things that I can do and show people what I can do, I take great pride in that."

Four Rock Moments That Red White & Blew Our Minds

Four American Explosions That Changed Rock Music Forever