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 is adjunct faculty in the Department of Broadcast Communications at Western Kentucky University and welcomes your thoughts. Reach him by email at doctoredresearch@gmail.com.

Did Nielsen Overlook Radio in Selection of New Chief Client Officer?

My view is that a Chief Client Officer should work with all clients.

Why Netflix and Amazon’s New Audience Metrics Don’t Pass the Smell Test

"I agree that the MAV metric is clear and understandable. It’s also a load of cow dung."

Why TV Ratings Challenges for Nielsen Could Have Major Implications in the Radio Space

If Nielsen loses some national TV clients or is forced to lower rates in the face of stiff competition from VideoAmp, comScore, or other companies, it may look for more revenue on the audio side.

How Nielsen Is Adjusting Sampling Methods to Reflect Modern Listening Habits

Their view is that testing and practice have shown little difference in listening, but the gains in proportionality are positive. The unspoken part is that this change will help control sample costs as well.

A Deeper Dive Into the Cumulus vs Nielsen Lawsuit

It wasn’t surprising that Cumulus would like greater discovery and Nielsen would prefer less.

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iHeartMedia Signs FCC Consent Decree Over Payola Allegations

iHeartMedia has reached a Consent Decree with the FCC...

Ben Shapiro Pushes Back on Candace Owens Over Charlie Kirk Comments

"I've said repeatedly that Charlie and I weren't best friends. Maybe you were best friends with Charlie. Maybe not. I don’t know, nor do I care."

Former CBS News Radio Anchor Linda Kenyon Joining NPR

"Happy to report I have landed on my feet. After the demise of CBS Radio and the purge of the entire staff, I have been hired to anchor newscasts at NPR."

Ben Shapiro, Dan Bongino Remain Top 15 in June Podtrac Podcast Rankings

Several of the featured programs slipped one or more positions from May.