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As if you needed any indication that the Classic Rock revolution is alive and well, look no further than the college campus. While it’s true that the core Classic Rock listener is, in fact, an aging Baby Boomer, the reality is that “the music that has stood the test of time” continues to find new fans, […]

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Now that our second DASH conference is history, I heard from a number of people late last week and over this past weekend asking about what transpired at this year’s event. We’ll be recapping DASH, especially for those who were in attendance, but I can tell you that for the second year, we had huge […]

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America’s love affair with cars is a relationship that is nearing the century mark.  The freedom to get behind the wheel and drive of with the radio blaring  – whether gas prices are at $4.00 a gallon on not – is something that all of us cherish and enjoy. As a native Detroiter, this amazing relationship between […]

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Now that we’re deep into the MLB Playoffs, here’s a trivia question for you: Q. Unlike Derek Jeter who spent his entire career with one team (the Yankees, of course), which Major League Player has spent time on the most number of different teams? A. The correct answer is pitcher Octavio Dotel who has worn […]

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Jācapps COO Bob Kernen knows his way around an app store.  As a guy who understands the in’s out out’s of mobile strategies, his guest post today suggests a change in thinking about what makes a great app.  So stop multitasking for a second and check out his perspective. – FJ Reddit recently released an app for […]

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Radio is beginning to figure it out.  A recent Inside Radio article highlighted what several enlightened broadcasters are doing on the digital front.  From Emmis to Greater Media to Cox, there are strong indicators that radio is getting with the program, defining its digital and mobile efforts, while putting together advertising and marketing packages that are […]

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In 2014, exactly what is “the Information Superhighway?” According to a new Newswire release, Nielsen tells us that it’s (drum roll…..) THE CAR. A nearly 6,000 person sample of consumers who are into connected life technology is the basis for Nielsen’s conclusion that “the modern car offers some form of connectivity for everyone.” Their study notes that 60% of […]

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The news of Kevin Metheny’s passing last weekend gave us all a chance to review the trajectory of his illustrious career. As I looked over Kevin’s impressive call letter trail, it occurred to me that this guy received a lot of ratings books, Arbitrends, and Nielsen weeklies in his long history in radio. And dealing with the […]

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The NextRadio initiative has both supporters and detractors.  But there’s no question that whether it turns out to be radio’s salvation, a bust, or simply a convenient way for some smartphone users to access their favorite local stations, it is a bold step for radio to take. One of the interesting aspects of NextRadio is […]

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I know what I don’t know.  And when it comes to industry investment, a good gauge is none other than “The Oracle of Omaha” Warren Buffett.  While news of radio swaps and purchases is all over our industry trades, on the bigger stage, Buffett made news last week. His company, Berkshire Hathaway, passed on all the radio […]

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Yesterday, we talked about the need for celebrities from all fields – movies, sports, TV, and of course, radio – to develop that coat of armor. Because at any point in time, regular folks can take off on you – on any number of social channels or web portals. Or in the case of Robert […]

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There has been a fundamental change in the traditional relationship between celebrities and the fans who adore them. Of course, the star culture is still very much alive today.  And athletes, movie stars, and yes, even radio personalities often make gobs of money and live a great life full of riches and material things. But there’s a price […]

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There’s always a lot of talk in radio circles about the challenge posed by Millennials.   But of course, their little brothers and sisters are members of Generation Z.   And if you have teens in your house or your inner circle, you know how fluid their music tastes and tech focus can be. That’s why when […]

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GroupM is the world’s largest media investment management group, a part of WPP. So it’s no surprise they have their own innovation group – GroupMNext. GroupMNext is tasked with developing solutions, understanding the changing media environment, and determining how emerging platforms will fit in. When you think about it, that’s precisely what we grapple with in […]

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Last week, AT&T’s SVP of emerging devices, Chris Penrose, singled out what he called “the ultimate mobile device.” Was he talking about the iPhone 6 Plus, the latest and great Samsung Galaxy phone, or a new smartwatch? Nope, Penrose says the big deal in mobility is, in fact, the “connected car.” And estimates that there […]

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Last week, AT&T’s SVP of emerging devices, Chris Penrose, singled out what he called “the ultimate mobile device.” Was he talking about the iPhone 6 Plus, the latest and great Samsung Galaxy phone, or a new smartwatch? Nope, Penrose says the big deal in mobility is, in fact, the “connected car.” And estimates that there […]

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