"Viewers know exactly what they're getting from First Take, just as they know what to expect from Pardon the Interruption. When a formula continues to deliver results and remains central to a show's identity, changing it during growing success rarely makes sense."
"The point of creating and distributing content is to serve it to an audience that values it, and connect partners to it who can grow their businesses by being associated with it."
"They can forgive a bad break, a bad song, a bad ad. But they can't wait for it to be good. If you're doing it right, they'll stay. If you're not, they'll leave."
Nobody can argue that things are bright and sunny for radio going forward, but there’s still a business in creating audio content, whatever the medium.
"Many people hope to look back on their careers with a sense of purpose and accomplishment. By God’s grace, that has been my experience and privilege at Salem.”
Salem Media Group noted that its decline was primarily driven by a drop in the broadcast segment. That sector saw a decline of 13.6%, down to $39.8 million.
“While our technology and the media landscape have transformed significantly, our commitment to innovation and customer success has remained constant.”
It’s been 15 years since the PPM rollout was completed to the 48 metros which caused even more twists and turns with respect to the rules, none of which make a PD’s job easier.
"The point of creating and distributing content is to serve it to an audience that values it, and connect partners to it who can grow their businesses by being associated with it."
"They can forgive a bad break, a bad song, a bad ad. But they can't wait for it to be good. If you're doing it right, they'll stay. If you're not, they'll leave."
"The responses I’ve received, it’s humbling. In our divided world today, especially on social media. This entire journey has renewed my faith in humanity. There are still a lot of really good people out there."