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The Industry According to Gary Jay, Land Shark Promotion Studio

"Radio cannot afford to become a tired jukebox with 15 minutes of commercials every hour."

Attention Spans Are 40 Seconds. What Does That Mean for Radio?

"Listener Eye Contact is the most important skill an air personality — regardless of format — can develop."

Why Mike Golic Returning Is a Home Run Hire for ESPN Radio

"If ESPN Radio wanted to make the strongest statement possible about its commitment to the platform, there may not have been a better option available at this moment than bringing Mike Golic home. Sometimes the smartest move isn't chasing what's next. It's recognizing the value of what already worked."

Has the C-Suite Generation of Hard Work and Ethics Lost Its Way

"I'm saddened that it's often the largest media companies — those that rely on creative content and entertainment — that repeatedly eliminate the very people who helped build those organizations into the giants they have become."

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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Attention Spans Are 40 Seconds. What Does That Mean for Radio?

"Listener Eye Contact is the most important skill an air personality — regardless of format — can develop."

Why Mike Golic Returning Is a Home Run Hire for ESPN Radio

"If ESPN Radio wanted to make the strongest statement possible about its commitment to the platform, there may not have been a better option available at this moment than bringing Mike Golic home. Sometimes the smartest move isn't chasing what's next. It's recognizing the value of what already worked."

Has the C-Suite Generation of Hard Work and Ethics Lost Its Way

"I'm saddened that it's often the largest media companies — those that rely on creative content and entertainment — that repeatedly eliminate the very people who helped build those organizations into the giants they have become."

How Matt Barrie Is Prepared To Tackle the Challenge of Hosting SEC Nation

"If you're a college football junkie like I am, there are few jobs with ESPN that scratch that itch. SEC Nation is one of them."