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.

Jay Guyther Shares How Worldwide Audio Measurement Is Evolving Faster Than Ever

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"Perhaps some of these ideas will make their way to the United States soon."

The Christmas Test for Radio: Would You Want a Station Today?

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Could you do something unique and make a profit at the same time? Most of the time, the answer is, “I would have loved to years ago, but no way today.”

Could AI Redefine How Radio Ratings Are Measured?

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AI could take some of the “crazy” out of the system.

How Nielsen Audience Measurement Could Get Cheaper and Smarter By Following This Swiss Method

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When will radio companies get together and tell Nielsen that the current system is not affordable anymore?

Why Leaving the Radio Business on Your Terms Matters Now More Than Ever

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My advice is to think long and hard about it before you make a move, or your employer makes it for you.
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