Tag: Dr. Ed Cohen
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Why Leaving the Radio Business on Your Terms Matters Now More Than Ever
My advice is to think long and hard about it before you make a move, or your employer makes it for you.
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.
Why Cumulus is Drawing a Line in the Sand in Its Lawsuit Against Nielsen
This is a game of “chicken.”
Why You Can’t Trust The Most Trusted News Anchor Survey
We know that fewer and fewer Americans watch the early evening national newscasts or the network morning shows.
Nielsen Needs Fewer Apologies and More Accuracy After Latest Ratings Flub
Considering the very small number of “oops, we made a mistake” reissues by Nielsen over previous years, this is a troubling trend.
Radio and the Battle for Attention in the Age of Brainrot
We 2025 humans don’t focus well, and while it’s easy to blame social media or other options on our smartphones — and that may be true — it is the reality.