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Worldwide News Network Strikes First International Deal

"This is the first step in building an international network of partners who value trusted, high-quality radio journalism.”

Stephen A. Smith Reveals He Was Consulted About Ryan Clark Being a Part of ESPN Layoffs

"Was I asked what I thought what my feelings were? Yes, I was. Of course I said we have to keep them. But I don't get to make those decisions."

ESPN New York’s Chris Carlin on Bart Scott Departure From Network: “This Is a Very Rough Day”

"I love him. Just for so many people, this is a very tough day. This is an unfortunate reality across a lot of industries these days, especially ours."

What the Savannah Bananas Can Teach Sports Radio About Relevance, Ratings, and Revenue

The Savannah Bananas have used one guiding principle to create millions of followers and millions in revenue. It's an easy business for sports radio to emulate.

Is the Nielsen Paper Diary on Its Death Bed?

This is a good move considering the growth of these newer audio sources and also gives Nielsen some new sales opportunities, reflecting changes in the business.

How Nielsen is Still Hindered By A More Than 30-Year-Old Federal Law

Response rates matter, but low response rates are not an indictment of Nielsen. Even the US Census Bureau has trouble with response rates.

Is It Time For Radio to Back A Nielsen Competitor?

The TV/video industry has seen a number of Nielsen-wannabe competitors enter the fray and the industry has not only taken notice, but it’s also taken action as well.

How Nielsen Defines ‘Hispanic’

Keep in mind that Hispanic is not a race, but an ethnicity. Good survey practice requires that race and ethnicity questions be kept separate, and Nielsen does that.

WFAN Closes Out 2023 With a Strong Fall Ratings Victory

"New York's leading sports station enjoyed wins across all dayparts as well as year-over-year growth in multiple dayparts."

How News/Talk Radio Can Combat the All-Christmas Surge

While you may not be able to fight the all-Christmas station in your market with music, you can understand the dynamics better with the information you have in-house. 

Nielsen Ceasing RADAR Network Radio Ratings

RADAR was founded in 1972 as a method of measurement for network ad buyers to ensure their spots were running as promised.

Finding the PPM Meter in the Haystack

How many competitive radio stations are in your market? That leaves only a few heavy meters for each station.

How to Follow the Radio Ratings Data to News/Talk Success

The data is your path to victory. Don’t run from data, cherish it. Data is the scientific way to monitor your show.

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Stephen A. Smith Reveals He Was Consulted About Ryan Clark Being a Part of ESPN Layoffs

"Was I asked what I thought what my feelings were? Yes, I was. Of course I said we have to keep them. But I don't get to make those decisions."

ESPN New York’s Chris Carlin on Bart Scott Departure From Network: “This Is a Very Rough Day”

"I love him. Just for so many people, this is a very tough day. This is an unfortunate reality across a lot of industries these days, especially ours."

Mark Schlereth: ESPN Didn’t Feel Ryan Clark Could “Hold That In” When Pulled From NFL Live

"I don't think they felt comfortable that Ryan Clark would be able to hold that in. So, they let him go for the day and then pulled him off air before he had a chance."