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One of the radio industry’s most respected researchers, Dr. Ed Cohen writes a weekly business column, heavily focused on ratings research for Barrett Media. His career experiences include serving as VP of Ratings and Research at Cumulus Media, occupying the role of VP of Measurement Innovation at Nielsen Audio, and its predecessor Arbitron. While with Arbitron, Cohen spent five years as the company’s President of Research Policy and Communication, and eight years as VP of Domestic Radio Research.
Dr. Ed has also held the title of Vice President of Research for iHeartMedia/Clear Channel, and held research positions for the National Association of Broadcasters and Birch/Scarborough Research. He enjoys hearing your thoughts so please feel free to reach him at doctoredresearch@gmail.com.
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Monday, November 18, 2024
Sports Radio
Eavesdropping: Calm Down with Erin Andrews and Charissa Thompson
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KNBR Adds Greg Silver and Derek Papa to Weekday Lineup After Departures of Tom Tolbert, John Lund, Shuts Down 810 The Spread
New hosts on the station include Greg Silver and Derek Papa.
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Marty Caswell joins The Sporting Tribune Following Departure From iHeartMedia’s San Diego Sports 760
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Dave Sims: ‘This is One of the Big Moments in My Life, to Come Back Home to Do the Yankees’
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Sports Columns
Netflix Wasn’t Ready For Prime Time, Creating Concern For The NFL and WWE
"If you are an NFL owner or WWE executive, your confidence in Netflix’s ability to deliver a seamless broadcast isn’t as high today as it was on Friday morning."
Diamond Sports Group is Out of Bankruptcy, But Will the FanDuel Sports Network Product Improve?
I hope I am wrong and secretly there is a plan for the Diamond Sports Group properties to do something other than just exist as they did when this all started 20 months ago.
ESPN Analyst Damien Woody Was Right When He Said Coaching Matters in the NFL
To paraphrase an old Jerry Reed country tune, owners and players get the goldmine, while coaches get the shaft.
Michael Strahan Anthem Controversy is Performative Nonsense from Unserious People
Hey, people pretending to be mad at Michael Strahan, every single one of you is lying. We all know it. We all know this is easier than having an original thought or presenting interesting content.
The NFL Regular Season Will Continue to Grow as Roger Goodell, Owners and Media Partners Look for More Revenue
Goodell sees the 18-game schedule as both a certainty and another financial windfall from media rights partners who’ll quickly saddle up to add that extra week of broadcasts.
Sports Television
Warner Bros. Discovery and NBA to Settle Lawsuit, ‘Inside the NBA’ to Be Licensed to ESPN, ABC
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Netflix Claims 60 Million Households Worldwide Watched Jake Paul-Mike Tyson Fight
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Prime Video Draws 14.42 Million Viewers for Commanders-Eagles on Thursday Night Football
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Dave Portnoy: Jon Gruden Told Me to Cut Him From Barstool Sports If He Isn’t Helping the Company
"He's as bought in and ready to do this as anyone we've had for someone of his stature."
Diamond Sports Group Emerges from Bankruptcy
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News Radio
560 KSFO to Move to 810 AM Signal in San Francisco
No changes were announced to the KSFO lineup amid the move to the KGO-AM 810 signal.
Alex Jones: A Federal Judge Put Hold on Sale of Infowars to The Onion
“This was an auction that didn’t happen, with a bid that was lower, with money that wasn’t real.”
Carl Jackson Gives Health Update on Dennis Prager Several Days After Injury
"He is resting up. Keep him in your prayers for a speedy, speedy recovery."
Podcasts From Joe Rogan, Dan Bongino, Tucker Carlson, Ben Shapiro, Dave Ramsey, Megyn Kelly Top Edison Research 3rd Quarter Rankings
The podcast ranker takes data collected during the quarter from 5,000 weekly podcast consumers age 13 and older.
Buck Sexton: ‘I’m Not a Radio Feud Guy’
"That was an old thing that used to happen. But I have my limits."
News Columns
What the Latest Layoffs Say About the Radio Industry’s Future (Or Lack Of It)
Tell someone you meet that you’re in radio and they’ll shrug and move on as if you told them you work the drive-thru at Culver’s.
You Never Know Where a Media Gig Can Land You Next, Just Ask Pete Hegseth
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Advice for All Media on Covering the New Administration
They’ve been promised things; it’s on you to report on whether those things are coming true.
News Television
Michael Smerconish: Not Living in New York City Influences My Story Selection
"I think it probably keeps me a bit detached from the media bubble. And I do appreciate that."
Fox Business Host Larry Kudlow Won’t Be Joining Donald Trump Administration, Network Says
The move wouldn't have been Kudlow's first foray into the political world.
ABC World News Tonight Extends Ratings Lead After David Muir Leads ABC News Election Night Coverage
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CNN Elevates David Chalian to Senior Vice President and Washington Bureau Chief
David Chalian joined CNN in 2013 before being named Political Director a year later.
CBS News President Wendy McMahon: ‘We Can’t Ignore Growing Lack of Trust in Journalism’
“Never before has the work of a journalist been more important. Never before has the work, the mission, the profession felt so precarious.”
Music News
Blake Powers, Eric Medler, ‘Big Mike’ Bell, Kira Kathleen Latest Names in Cumulus Layoffs
Four more names are come to light in the latest round of Cumulus Media layoffs.
iHeartMedia Carolina Bringing Hurricane Victims ‘A Thanksgiving To Remember’
This campaign aims to deliver Thanksgiving meals to families in western North Carolina and the surrounding mountainous regions who are still recovering from Hurricane Helene's impacts.
Charlamagne Tha God Has Strong Words For President Joe Biden On Donald Trump
"I’m glad it’s a peaceful transition of power, but what happened to the threat of democracy talk? What happened to the fascist talk?”
J.J. Ryan Takes On Additional Duties Part Of iHeartMedia Restructuring
iHeartMedia Oklahoma's Senior Vice President of Programming, J.J. Ryan, has expanded his role to include oversight of Arkansas, Kansas, and Missouri.
The ‘Lamont & Tonelli Show’ Ends On 107.7 The Bone San Francisco
A Facebook post from the show’s page invites listeners to tune in today (11/15) for the final show.
Music Columns
What the Latest Layoffs Say About the Radio Industry’s Future (Or Lack Of It)
Tell someone you meet that you’re in radio and they’ll shrug and move on as if you told them you work the drive-thru at Culver’s.
You Never Know Where a Media Gig Can Land You Next, Just Ask Pete Hegseth
Barrett Media produces daily content on the music, news,...
News Talk Radio Talent, What is Your Personal Brand?
What makes you new, better, or different?
Can iHeartMedia Still Say It’s Trying to Save AM Radio After Latest Round of Cuts?
The "Do as I say, not as I do" strategy isn't going to be a winning one if iHeartMedia truly hopes to keep AM Radio afloat.
Advice for All Media on Covering the New Administration
They’ve been promised things; it’s on you to report on whether those things are coming true.
Podcasting
CNN Launching New Tech-Focused Podcast Hosted by Clare Duffy
"It’s easy to be overwhelmed by the sheer volume of information we are confronted with, and I hope to be an essential resource to help you and your loved ones make sense of it all.”
SiriusXM Signs Mel Robbins to Multi-Year Extension with New Show Set for 2025
"Continuing this collaboration with SiriusXM will help me make an even bigger difference in your life, and I can’t wait to spend more time with you.”
Political Podcasts See 28% Increase in Downloads, New Triton Digital Data Shows
Podcasts that feature left-leaning content have seen twice as many downloads as conservative-leaning shows.
Dirty Mo Media to Launch Podcast Hosted by NASCAR Legends Ken Schrader, Kenny Wallace
"I'm honored to be part of a Dirty Mo Media. This is a pretty big deal."
NBC News Launching Podcast Series ‘The Man in the Black Mask’ Hosted by Dateline NBC’s Keith Morrison
The first two episodes will be released on Monday, October 15th.
One of the radio industry’s most respected researchers, Dr. Ed Cohen writes a weekly business column, heavily focused on ratings research for Barrett Media. His career experiences include serving as VP of Ratings and Research at Cumulus Media, occupying the role of VP of Measurement Innovation at Nielsen Audio, and its predecessor Arbitron. While with Arbitron, Cohen spent five years as the company’s President of Research Policy and Communication, and eight years as VP of Domestic Radio Research.
Dr. Ed has also held the title of Vice President of Research for iHeartMedia/Clear Channel, and held research positions for the National Association of Broadcasters and Birch/Scarborough Research. He enjoys hearing your thoughts so please feel free to reach him at doctoredresearch@gmail.com.
- Home
- Sports
- News
- Music
- Business
- Originals
- 20 Brands in 20 Days
- Anatomy of a Broadcaster
- Behind The Voices
- BM Podcasts
- BNM Top 20
- BSM Top 20
- Consultants Corner
- Day Spent With
- Eavesdropping
- Meet The Bettors
- Meet The Leaders
- Meet The Market Managers
- Meet The Podcasters
- Public Radio Week
- Saluting Black Broadcasters
- Seller to Seller
- Social Studies
- Where Are They Now
- Ratings
- Voices
- Database
- Members
- Jobs
- Newsletters
- Contact
Sports Radio
Eavesdropping: Calm Down with Erin Andrews and Charissa Thompson
Barrett Media produces daily content on the music, news,...
KNBR Adds Greg Silver and Derek Papa to Weekday Lineup After Departures of Tom Tolbert, John Lund, Shuts Down 810 The Spread
New hosts on the station include Greg Silver and Derek Papa.
Jay Recher: Getting Let Go by iHeartMedia, 95.3 WDAE ‘Isn’t Me Getting Knocked Down, This is Just Time For a Pivot’
Barrett Media produces daily content on the music, news,...
Marty Caswell joins The Sporting Tribune Following Departure From iHeartMedia’s San Diego Sports 760
Barrett Media produces daily content on the music, news,...
Dave Sims: ‘This is One of the Big Moments in My Life, to Come Back Home to Do the Yankees’
Barrett Media produces daily content on the music, news,...
Sports Columns
Netflix Wasn’t Ready For Prime Time, Creating Concern For The NFL and WWE
"If you are an NFL owner or WWE executive, your confidence in Netflix’s ability to deliver a seamless broadcast isn’t as high today as it was on Friday morning."
Diamond Sports Group is Out of Bankruptcy, But Will the FanDuel Sports Network Product Improve?
I hope I am wrong and secretly there is a plan for the Diamond Sports Group properties to do something other than just exist as they did when this all started 20 months ago.
ESPN Analyst Damien Woody Was Right When He Said Coaching Matters in the NFL
To paraphrase an old Jerry Reed country tune, owners and players get the goldmine, while coaches get the shaft.
Michael Strahan Anthem Controversy is Performative Nonsense from Unserious People
Hey, people pretending to be mad at Michael Strahan, every single one of you is lying. We all know it. We all know this is easier than having an original thought or presenting interesting content.
The NFL Regular Season Will Continue to Grow as Roger Goodell, Owners and Media Partners Look for More Revenue
Goodell sees the 18-game schedule as both a certainty and another financial windfall from media rights partners who’ll quickly saddle up to add that extra week of broadcasts.
Sports Television
Warner Bros. Discovery and NBA to Settle Lawsuit, ‘Inside the NBA’ to Be Licensed to ESPN, ABC
Barrett Media produces daily content on the music, news,...
Netflix Claims 60 Million Households Worldwide Watched Jake Paul-Mike Tyson Fight
Barrett Media produces daily content on the music, news,...
Prime Video Draws 14.42 Million Viewers for Commanders-Eagles on Thursday Night Football
Barrett Media produces daily content on the music, news,...
Dave Portnoy: Jon Gruden Told Me to Cut Him From Barstool Sports If He Isn’t Helping the Company
"He's as bought in and ready to do this as anyone we've had for someone of his stature."
Diamond Sports Group Emerges from Bankruptcy
Barrett Media produces daily content on the music, news,...
News Radio
560 KSFO to Move to 810 AM Signal in San Francisco
No changes were announced to the KSFO lineup amid the move to the KGO-AM 810 signal.
Alex Jones: A Federal Judge Put Hold on Sale of Infowars to The Onion
“This was an auction that didn’t happen, with a bid that was lower, with money that wasn’t real.”
Carl Jackson Gives Health Update on Dennis Prager Several Days After Injury
"He is resting up. Keep him in your prayers for a speedy, speedy recovery."
Podcasts From Joe Rogan, Dan Bongino, Tucker Carlson, Ben Shapiro, Dave Ramsey, Megyn Kelly Top Edison Research 3rd Quarter Rankings
The podcast ranker takes data collected during the quarter from 5,000 weekly podcast consumers age 13 and older.
Buck Sexton: ‘I’m Not a Radio Feud Guy’
"That was an old thing that used to happen. But I have my limits."
News Columns
What the Latest Layoffs Say About the Radio Industry’s Future (Or Lack Of It)
Tell someone you meet that you’re in radio and they’ll shrug and move on as if you told them you work the drive-thru at Culver’s.
You Never Know Where a Media Gig Can Land You Next, Just Ask Pete Hegseth
Barrett Media produces daily content on the music, news,...
News Talk Radio Talent, What is Your Personal Brand?
What makes you new, better, or different?
Can iHeartMedia Still Say It’s Trying to Save AM Radio After Latest Round of Cuts?
The "Do as I say, not as I do" strategy isn't going to be a winning one if iHeartMedia truly hopes to keep AM Radio afloat.
Advice for All Media on Covering the New Administration
They’ve been promised things; it’s on you to report on whether those things are coming true.
News Television
Michael Smerconish: Not Living in New York City Influences My Story Selection
"I think it probably keeps me a bit detached from the media bubble. And I do appreciate that."
Fox Business Host Larry Kudlow Won’t Be Joining Donald Trump Administration, Network Says
The move wouldn't have been Kudlow's first foray into the political world.
ABC World News Tonight Extends Ratings Lead After David Muir Leads ABC News Election Night Coverage
Barrett Media produces daily content on the music, news,...
CNN Elevates David Chalian to Senior Vice President and Washington Bureau Chief
David Chalian joined CNN in 2013 before being named Political Director a year later.
CBS News President Wendy McMahon: ‘We Can’t Ignore Growing Lack of Trust in Journalism’
“Never before has the work of a journalist been more important. Never before has the work, the mission, the profession felt so precarious.”
Music News
Blake Powers, Eric Medler, ‘Big Mike’ Bell, Kira Kathleen Latest Names in Cumulus Layoffs
Four more names are come to light in the latest round of Cumulus Media layoffs.
iHeartMedia Carolina Bringing Hurricane Victims ‘A Thanksgiving To Remember’
This campaign aims to deliver Thanksgiving meals to families in western North Carolina and the surrounding mountainous regions who are still recovering from Hurricane Helene's impacts.
Charlamagne Tha God Has Strong Words For President Joe Biden On Donald Trump
"I’m glad it’s a peaceful transition of power, but what happened to the threat of democracy talk? What happened to the fascist talk?”
J.J. Ryan Takes On Additional Duties Part Of iHeartMedia Restructuring
iHeartMedia Oklahoma's Senior Vice President of Programming, J.J. Ryan, has expanded his role to include oversight of Arkansas, Kansas, and Missouri.
The ‘Lamont & Tonelli Show’ Ends On 107.7 The Bone San Francisco
A Facebook post from the show’s page invites listeners to tune in today (11/15) for the final show.
Music Columns
What the Latest Layoffs Say About the Radio Industry’s Future (Or Lack Of It)
Tell someone you meet that you’re in radio and they’ll shrug and move on as if you told them you work the drive-thru at Culver’s.
You Never Know Where a Media Gig Can Land You Next, Just Ask Pete Hegseth
Barrett Media produces daily content on the music, news,...
News Talk Radio Talent, What is Your Personal Brand?
What makes you new, better, or different?
Can iHeartMedia Still Say It’s Trying to Save AM Radio After Latest Round of Cuts?
The "Do as I say, not as I do" strategy isn't going to be a winning one if iHeartMedia truly hopes to keep AM Radio afloat.
Advice for All Media on Covering the New Administration
They’ve been promised things; it’s on you to report on whether those things are coming true.
Podcasting
CNN Launching New Tech-Focused Podcast Hosted by Clare Duffy
"It’s easy to be overwhelmed by the sheer volume of information we are confronted with, and I hope to be an essential resource to help you and your loved ones make sense of it all.”
SiriusXM Signs Mel Robbins to Multi-Year Extension with New Show Set for 2025
"Continuing this collaboration with SiriusXM will help me make an even bigger difference in your life, and I can’t wait to spend more time with you.”
Political Podcasts See 28% Increase in Downloads, New Triton Digital Data Shows
Podcasts that feature left-leaning content have seen twice as many downloads as conservative-leaning shows.
Dirty Mo Media to Launch Podcast Hosted by NASCAR Legends Ken Schrader, Kenny Wallace
"I'm honored to be part of a Dirty Mo Media. This is a pretty big deal."
NBC News Launching Podcast Series ‘The Man in the Black Mask’ Hosted by Dateline NBC’s Keith Morrison
The first two episodes will be released on Monday, October 15th.
One of the radio industry’s most respected researchers, Dr. Ed Cohen writes a weekly business column, heavily focused on ratings research for Barrett Media. His career experiences include serving as VP of Ratings and Research at Cumulus Media, occupying the role of VP of Measurement Innovation at Nielsen Audio, and its predecessor Arbitron. While with Arbitron, Cohen spent five years as the company’s President of Research Policy and Communication, and eight years as VP of Domestic Radio Research.
Dr. Ed has also held the title of Vice President of Research for iHeartMedia/Clear Channel, and held research positions for the National Association of Broadcasters and Birch/Scarborough Research. He enjoys hearing your thoughts so please feel free to reach him at doctoredresearch@gmail.com.
- Home
- Sports
- News
- Music
- Business
- Originals
- 20 Brands in 20 Days
- Anatomy of a Broadcaster
- Behind The Voices
- BM Podcasts
- BNM Top 20
- BSM Top 20
- Consultants Corner
- Day Spent With
- Eavesdropping
- Meet The Bettors
- Meet The Leaders
- Meet The Market Managers
- Meet The Podcasters
- Public Radio Week
- Saluting Black Broadcasters
- Seller to Seller
- Social Studies
- Where Are They Now
- Ratings
- Voices
- Database
- Members
- Jobs
- Newsletters
- Contact
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