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Radio Legends and Tomorrow’s Stars Agree on What Saves the Country Format

"Local radio wins when it feels ALIVE. The magic isn't the music anymore — everybody has the music."

How Tim Legler Is Stealing the Show During the NBA Finals

"This series has delivered classic battles and memorable moments. Viewers are better off with Legler behind the microphone helping bring them to life. He is at the top of his game, bringing the excitement to viewers one play after another."

Glenn Beck Reflects on Leaving Fox News to Launch Blaze Media 15 Years Later

"I didn't want to do a podcast. I wanted to show that we could do a network. We were the first."

Three Media Predictions For The FIFA World Cup 2026 On FOX Sports

"Over the next six weeks, there will be unforgettable goals, shocking upsets, controversial officiating decisions, viral moments, and storylines that dominate conversations around the globe. Some of those memories will fade. Others will live forever."

Eastlan Ratings Adds Services for Three Top 100 Markets

“Quietly, we are watching radio broadcasters gracefully pivot."

Is Nielsen Standing in the Way of Better Radio Ratings?

Why don’t we have this kind of competition in the audio measurement field?

How to Use Nielsen Ratings Data to Prove Every Minute Counts in 2025

Let’s look at an analysis that may help you reel in some more minutes and as a result, more quarter hours.

What Data Says About the Health of the Radio Industry

Much like the expected demise of radio in the ‘50s after television took off, the business is not dead yet, but there are plenty of competitors who would gladly help kill it off.

Looking at New Nielsen Data After the Debut of the 3-Minute Rule

Nielsen’s initial data using “apples to apples” masked the fact that radio listening has been on the decline for years.

How Nielsen is Affected By the Opportunity Costs of DEI Initiatives

Now that the company is owned by private equity, you can bet that every expenditure is scrutinized. If Nielsen is big on DEI, what are Nielsen’s opportunity costs?

How to Create Nielsen PPM Custom Measurement Periods

In the past, I’ve described some of my “tricks” to help understand Nielsen rating results more fully. The best way to get to the...

How Radio Can Avoid Overestimating Its Audience

All of us who write for the radio and media trades are always looking for ideas and on occasion, we use atypical sources for...

Nielsen Diary Markets 12+ Trends November 2024 6 am-midnight

You can dive deeper into each market in Barrett Media’s ratings page. Powered by Harker Bos Group.

Nielsen Audio releases November Day Four PPM 6+

Nielsen Audio has released Day Four PPM 6+ November numbers.

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How Tim Legler Is Stealing the Show During the NBA Finals

"This series has delivered classic battles and memorable moments. Viewers are better off with Legler behind the microphone helping bring them to life. He is at the top of his game, bringing the excitement to viewers one play after another."

Glenn Beck Reflects on Leaving Fox News to Launch Blaze Media 15 Years Later

"I didn't want to do a podcast. I wanted to show that we could do a network. We were the first."

Three Media Predictions For The FIFA World Cup 2026 On FOX Sports

"Over the next six weeks, there will be unforgettable goals, shocking upsets, controversial officiating decisions, viral moments, and storylines that dominate conversations around the globe. Some of those memories will fade. Others will live forever."

Approaching the Summit: Anna Zap, Co-Host of Syndicated Anna & Raven

"If you're not evolving and aren't aware of what everyone else in the industry is doing, you'll get left behind."