"The industry has spent decades telling talent to be genuine, build trust, and create authentic relationships with listeners. Yet when those same qualities extend beyond sports and into the realities of the business itself, they can suddenly be viewed as liabilities instead of strengths."
Fred and Paul Jacobs, in collaboration with Chris Brunt, are set to present a comprehensive showcase featuring photos, videos, and analytical insights.
For the most part, Alternative stations have stopped chasing after one-off TikTok artists and gone back to what the format is best at: finding and exposing talented new musicians who will (ideally) have long careers.
We are in a period where the economy is generally good, but we are in a traditional advertising recession. Dollars are leaving linear media for digital, and many stations (and salespeople) don’t have the capability or content to compete properly.
The survey is scheduled to commence fieldwork in January, building on the success of the 2024 survey, which involved 500 radio stations and garnered responses from over 31,000 participants.
Jacobs Media has announced the addition of a second tour for broadcasters at the 2024 Consumer Electronics Show (CES). The response to the initial announcement has been very positive.
Jacobs Media CES® tour guests enjoy unparalleled access to the exhibits, allowing them to bypass lines and engage directly with executives from a diverse range of companies, from industry giants to innovative startups.
"The industry has spent decades telling talent to be genuine, build trust, and create authentic relationships with listeners. Yet when those same qualities extend beyond sports and into the realities of the business itself, they can suddenly be viewed as liabilities instead of strengths."
"I, somehow, have been able to survive and adapt. My career is full of different chapters. Every one of those chapters, I never really knew if I’d make it out of it."