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Trend Jacking: The Low-Cost Marketing Strategy Radio Needs Right Now

"One word of caution: do not jack what you do not understand."

Sevendust’s Lajon Witherspoon on 30 Years of Rock’s Most Underrated Band

"I think we were just able to paint this portrait of that in time, in real time."

The Digital Cul-de-Sac: How Algorithms Are Limiting Music Discovery

"The algorithm is no longer just helping listeners find music. In many cases, it is deciding what discovery even means."

What Does the Future of OutKick Look Like Without Clay Travis

"In today's media landscape, audiences don't simply follow websites. They follow people. They invest in personalities, perspectives, and voices they trust."

How to Create Nielsen PPM Custom Measurement Periods

In the past, I’ve described some of my “tricks” to help understand Nielsen rating results more fully. The best way to get to the...

How Much Artificial Intelligence in Broadcasting is Too Fast and Too Soon?

Suggesting that AI will be a bust in the future seems ludicrous, but if we are to believe the Census -- one of the best survey operations in the world -- it’s not a big deal yet.

NAB VP of Research Dan McDonald Has a Birds Eye View of the Media Industry

Dan’s perch at NAB gives him a clear view of the changes going on.

Is This the Best Programmatic Video Advertising Can Do?

It looks like video advertising has become smarter but not wiser.

What the Future of Nielsen Radio Ratings Looks Like After Video Ratings Wars

Nielsen makes a lot of money from the radio service. Without any serious competition, there is little need to invest in improvements unless the subscribers push back.

How Nielsen Can Address Radio Ratings Concerns in the Wake of Natural Disasters

The company should put together an industry presentation with broad results on Los Angeles audio usage and a comprehensive release with specific information.

How to Review Nielsen Ratings Diaries From Anywhere

Doing the review from the comfort of your office or home is a huge plus even if Nielsen will not buy lunch for virtual reviewers.

How Radio Can Avoid Overestimating Its Audience

All of us who write for the radio and media trades are always looking for ideas and on occasion, we use atypical sources for...

It’s Christmas Time for Radio Stations Again!

Make sure your 100KW signal is getting maximum credit wherever it can be heard, and the network folks will thank you for it.

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Sevendust’s Lajon Witherspoon on 30 Years of Rock’s Most Underrated Band

"I think we were just able to paint this portrait of that in time, in real time."

The Digital Cul-de-Sac: How Algorithms Are Limiting Music Discovery

"The algorithm is no longer just helping listeners find music. In many cases, it is deciding what discovery even means."

What Does the Future of OutKick Look Like Without Clay Travis

"In today's media landscape, audiences don't simply follow websites. They follow people. They invest in personalities, perspectives, and voices they trust."

How Daniel Cormier Is Approaching Calling UFC Freedom 250 as a Landmark Moment for the Sport of MMA

"As a guy that's represented the country in wrestling and the things that I've done, I've always wanted to go to the White House. Now, I have an opportunity to do it. Plus, to do it with fighting and representing the UFC. That's crazy to me."