"We try our best to respect the game and showcase and display it in a fashion that might be a little bit more appetizing for a different group of people that are watching alongside the best play commentators on Earth."
Although 44% of respondents expressed at least some level of positivity toward AI voices, that support didn't fully translate into favorable views of stations using the technology.
The Consultant Conversation
Fred Jaobs (Jacobs Media)Mike McVay (McVay Media)Moderatir: Buss Knight (Taking a walk)
The Consultants Conversation at the first Barrett Media Music Radio Conference...
"It's whatever the station needs, and that's key for Riply. We are highly customized and continue to work with the station, respond to their voice, and let them tell us what markets or areas they want to cover."
YouTube's Brandcast 2026, its branding for its advertiser upfront, took place on Wednesday night. There were two key announcements at the event.
What We Know:...
For too many stations, their email newsletter is filled with a multitude of random items. Contests, appearances, sponsorships, and ads. They have minimal value for the consumer.
Maybe music radio needs to be more vocal about what's going on in streaming. Music on the radio is real, and there are gatekeepers to ensure it stays that way.
"We look forward to honoring the content that moved audiences in 2026 and continuing the Gracies’ long-standing investment in the people who will shape what comes next.”