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Ernie Johnson Is Irreplaceable, but Inside the NBA Could Have a Future On ESPN

"ESPN has an opportunity to use this moment not to preserve something that can never be replicated, but to build something that feels authentic to the next generation of basketball fans."

Why Connell McShane Believes NewsNation’s Election Night Coverage Is Like Political NFL RedZone

“So on an election night, the election is the [sport]: who’s winning and why? How did we get to this point, or who said what about whom before we got to this point?”

How a Used Range Rover Made Paul Anderson Radio’s Agent

"Talent don't need to be coddled...What talent need is an honest partner."

Inside Adam Smith’s Journey From Barstool Sports to 97.5 The Fanatic

"It was a long recovery. For me and my family's sake, I wasn't even going to tip my toe in the water till I was absolutely ready to come back."

Nielsen: Complaints About Using Amazon Data ’Misleading & Inaccurate’

"We believe that our principled, transparent and open approach to integrating first-party data requires all publishers to play by the same rules and will accelerate the industry’s move toward a streaming-first world."

Nielsen to Use Internal Amazon Data to Measure Thursday Night Football Audience

"This marks the first time that Nielsen has agreed to use a company’s internal data in reporting ratings."

92% of Sports Bettors Are Loyal Sports Radio Listeners

"Afternoon drive time is particularly important to sports bettors. Content between 3 and 7 pm locally was heard by 71% of gamblers."

Why Do We Still Treat Ratings Like Gold?

"In 2023, we all agree they do not tell the full story of a station’s reach. Yet, our sellers cling to them and so does ownership."

Should Nielsen Have A Point of View?

If Nielsen is suggesting particular content, can we count on Nielsen to be neutral in terms of their data collection procedures? 

In Nielsen Surveys, One Word Can Make All The Difference

There are so many ways to screw up survey questions (and I’ve made my share of mistakes in the past), but let’s start by focusing on one word: “and”. 

Nielsen Reveals AM Radio Listening By State Data

In the data provided by Nielsen, it revealed that one state sees more than 50% of its residents consume radio on the AM band.

AM Radio Still Has Challenges Despite Ford’s Reversal

An AM tuner in every car is good, but a new law won’t fix the underlying problems.

Buffalo, Chicago, Milwaukee Top Markets for AM Radio

"The study shows thirteen markets that have at least 40% of listeners using AM radio. Ten of them are in the Midwest."

Nielsen Will Face Many Questions With Major Methodology Changes

Let’s consider the potential reasons for differences in results between the paper diary and an online version.

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Why Connell McShane Believes NewsNation’s Election Night Coverage Is Like Political NFL RedZone

“So on an election night, the election is the [sport]: who’s winning and why? How did we get to this point, or who said what about whom before we got to this point?”

How a Used Range Rover Made Paul Anderson Radio’s Agent

"Talent don't need to be coddled...What talent need is an honest partner."

Inside Adam Smith’s Journey From Barstool Sports to 97.5 The Fanatic

"It was a long recovery. For me and my family's sake, I wasn't even going to tip my toe in the water till I was absolutely ready to come back."

Why Catchphrases Are Not Content: A Radio Veteran’s Warning to Hosts

The catchphrase is like parsley on your plate at a fine restaurant. It adds a little specialness. The catchphrase should never be the main course.