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Inside ESPN’s Bad Week: Leaks, Layoffs, and a PR Strategy Gone Wrong

"ESPN is exceptional in so many areas that when the company makes a rash of mistakes handling personnel matters it's surprising."

Why Facebook’s New Video Feed Matters for News Media Creators

If your newsroom or your channel walked away from that platform, now's a good time to reconsider.

Can AM/FM Radio Survive the Smartphone-Integrated Car Era?

This study should be yet another wake-up call for our industry.

What Managers Should Learn From ESPN’s Latest Round Of Layoffs

"There is a responsibility that comes with making these decisions, not just in who is let go, but in how the news is communicated. When that control slips and information leaks before leadership delivers the message directly, it doesn't just create headlines—it erodes trust.

Why Both Radio and Nielsen Need to Prioritize Cume Instead of AQH

Is this a perfect solution? Of course not.

Radio Ratings Metrics At Nielsen Are Outdated — Here’s What Needs to Change

Any update to the system must take advantage of all data available today and some data that may not exist yet.

Why It’s Time for Nielsen and the Radio Industry to Reimagine Ratings

When your career prospects are contingent on whether someone wears a watch on a given day or a near-illiterate draws a line in a paper diary, that’s an unusual way to make a living.

Is AM/FM Radio Still Worth It For Listeners Despite the Commercial Conundrum?

It’s a wonderful research question without a conclusive answer.

Nielsen Channels Lynyrd Skynyrd With ‘Gimme 3 Years, Gimme 3 Years, Mister’

Until Nielsen discovers that “it ain’t no fun staring straight down a forty-four” (figuratively, not literally), I expect we’ll be seeing Nielsen back at The Jug again, looking for more ways to cut costs.

Can Nielsen Fix Its Data Processing Problems?

This is troubling, and in my view, Nielsen owes the industry an explanation.

Can Broadcast Media Compete With YouTube While Wearing the FCC Muzzle?

There will always be a market for “clean” entertainment, but a “no-holds-barred” sports talk show on broadcast radio would probably have a following.

How the Nielsen Audio Analyzer Can Help Unlock Market-Level Insights

The Audio Analyzer has value for diary markets as well.

Why NPR, SiriusXM and Others Need to Adopt a New Motto

Instead of the NFL’s pathetic “Inspire Change” slogan on the boundaries of football fields, our mantra must be “Adapt to Change”.

How Nielsen Measures PPM Response Rate Panels and Why It Matters for Radio Ratings

Last week, this column covered the concept of response rates for Nielsen radio ratings and how to understand them in the context of the...

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Why Facebook’s New Video Feed Matters for News Media Creators

If your newsroom or your channel walked away from that platform, now's a good time to reconsider.

Can AM/FM Radio Survive the Smartphone-Integrated Car Era?

This study should be yet another wake-up call for our industry.

What Managers Should Learn From ESPN’s Latest Round Of Layoffs

"There is a responsibility that comes with making these decisions, not just in who is let go, but in how the news is communicated. When that control slips and information leaks before leadership delivers the message directly, it doesn't just create headlines—it erodes trust.

How Talent Feel About Audacy’s Expansion Into Sports Radio’s Future

"It's a positive to merge with SiriusXM. It is interesting that all these competitors in the arena are now joining forces. That never would happened ten years ago."