Earlier this week, took the iPod out of its misery, discontinuing one of the most iconic gadgets of the past 20 years. What does that say about the way companies decide how radio content is distributed? While content is, in fact, king, distribution is queen. Today’s blog post faces up to why that’s important and what it means to each and every radio company.
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Up, Up, Up
Welcome to “Throwback Thursday” here on JacoBLOG. While today’s post is a blast from the past – May of 2012, a whole decade ago – it will have a ring of familiarity to it. Back then, iHeartMedia was still called Clear Channel, but digital was a hot topic as our eighth Techsurvey had just been released. I have a feeling you’ll find today’s #TBT post very interesting.
Read MoreDying Is Easy. Radio Is Hard.
If you work in radio, what keeps YOU up at night? After sitting through yesterday’s Techsurvey 2022 webinar, a number of you have told me you’re concerned about all sorts of challenges now facing radio. Today’s post may give you some hope because it details a failed attempt at cloning radio by a well-known audio streaming giant. Unfortunately, I also raise one of those existential threats that may cause night sweats, along with a new data slide that may have you burning the midnight oil to help find answers.
Read MoreIn Horse Racing (And Radio), Longshots Sometimes Come Home
“From worst to first,” a phrase that reminds us of last weekend’s Kentucky Derby, as well as Z100 New York’s rise to fame. I’ve also been blessed with an unlikely rags to riches story with Classic Rock – all of which proves it can happen again. What’s that next format that will revolutionize radio?
Read MoreIn Radio, Are We Nearing The End Of “Listen At Work?”
Have your working conditions changed since COVID – when and where you work? And whether you’re even still on the job? Imagine how audience lifestyles have changed during these same 26 months, including the Great Resignation, rampant job hopping, flex hours, and WFH. It could drive a program director crazy. So, today’s JacoBLOG has data, and answers to help you nail down how the so-called work : life balance may be impacting your time spent listening. As they say, welcome to a Monday.
Read MoreWhat If A Radio Broadcaster Had Bought Wordle?
As the post-pandemic world of media takes shape, merger and acquisition strategies come into focus. We’re watching this play out now in radio. But in Midtown Manhattan, the Times Company (parent of the New York Times) is offering free lessons in how to make strategic purchases and bundle them into subscription packages that are both habit-forming and self-sustaining. If that sounds like something you or your company could benefit from, today’s blog post is just one click away.
Read MoreIf You’re In Radio Or Records, Give It Up For Mom
Mothers Day is upon us – a reminder that rock n’ roll moms deserve even more respect because of what we put them through. When you son or daughter wants to get into the radio or the music industries, it takes a special mom to provide encouragement, advice, and common sensse. Today’s post looks at some famous rock n’ roll moms – a time to think about our own maternal roots as we welcome in this holiday.
Read MoreAre Radio Sellers Prepared For The Demise Of The Car Dealership?
Those friendly, dependable car dealerships down the street are being rocked by post-pandemic change along with the rest of the retail community. Some business observers believe dealerships will undergo significant change in the next few years, and that means radio broadcasters will be impacted. Today’s post takes a hard look at this shifting environment, along with a punch list of actions radio can take now to stay ahead of the changes.
Read MoreCan Radio Win Again In The Court Of Public Opinion? Part 2
In part 2 of “Can Radio Win In The Court Of Public Opinion,” we get down to the brass tacks – the ideas that could make it happen. You may be excited by my concepts or you may LOL at my suggestions for how radio can dig its way out of this conundrum. But hopefully, you’ll be engaged, stimulated, and maybe even ready to do something. That would be good.
Read MoreCan Radio Win Again In The Court Of Public Opinion?
The NAB Show is now in radio’s rear-view mirror. With three quarters of 2022 to go, how are perceptions of radio faring up against its digital and satellite competition? Our Techsurveys hold clues that go beyond actual usage levels and speak directly to more powerful “data” – emotions. A caution, JacoBLOG readers: today’s post touches on subject matters that are serious, urgent, and possibly uncomfortable. But isn’t that part of the reason you read it?
Read MoreSimply Unpredictable
In radio, we’re always predicting: formats, morning shows, song hits, ratings. But as we learn every year during the NFL Draft, no one really gets is right all the time. It’s our overconfidence – or hubris – that often fogs our decision-making process. So, let’s put your predictive powers to work. Today’s blog post tries hard to get it right. Or wrong.
Read MoreThe 3 M’s Revisited
Today’s “throwback” post is indeed a blast from the past. But even though it’s a post eight years ago in a very different April, the ring of familiarity will be loud and maybe a bit jarring. Back then, we were watching the digital wave gain momentum, impacting the way more and more people were consuming content. How far have we come since 2014? YOU get to be the decider.
Read MoreWas The New FCC Chairwoman A Former “Contest Pig?”
New FCC Chairwoman, Jessica Rosenworcel, had a lot to say about the state of radio during a fireside chat with the President/CEO of the NAB, Curtis LeGeyt. She believes radio’s superpower is to be different – and that translates to being local. And in the interview, she also revealed something surprising about herself and her lifelong passion for radio.
Read MoreWhen It Comes To In-Car Listening, Is Radio Leaking Oil?
The NAB Show has included a number of car-centric sessions, including one Paul Jacobs and I moderated this past Sunday. In the session, I presented some previously unseen data from Techsurvey 2022. And some of the most important and revealing slides are in today’s blog post. We hope it provides a call to action for a radio industry that simply needs to improve its game in the car dashboard. But you be the judge. Click below and let me know your thoughts.
Read MoreRadio To Netflix: You’re On A Slippery Slope
After years of amazing financial performance, Netflix has suffered a quarter where it actually shed subscribers. What does a smart, successful brand do after having the equivalent of a bad book? Radio programNmers might tell you Netflix may be putting itself on a slippery slope.
Read MoreJacoBLOG Junk Drawer: The NAB Edition
What a week – Nielsen wearables, the AllAccess Audio Summit, Elon Musk, Twitter, and we’re on the precipice of the first NAB Show in three years. It’s a perfect Friday for a “junk drawer” edition of JacoBLOG. I’ve got three stories that will make you the hit of this weekend’s visits to the farmers market or your kid’s soccer game.
Read MoreThe Auto Experience At The NAB Show (And Why Every Radio Broadcaster Should Attend)
OK, I’ll admit it – I’m geeked about the NAB Show starting this weekend in Vegas. Sure, it’ll be great to see colleagues and friends, but the NAB has put together a trifecta of great automotive + radio sessions that are must-see. I’ve got the scoop in today’s blog post. Let’s take a ride.
Read MoreWhy Radio Needs More Epic Fails
Unfortunately, failure is an integral part of the innovation process. Some of the biggest brands have recently suffered serious setbacks. And yet, they dust themselves off, reconfigure and pivot a bit, and get right back to the ideation process. Radio broadcasters would be wise to learn from the mistakes of the big boys and girls. Remember, Babe Ruth led the league in home runs….and strikeouts.
Read MoreWill You Invest In The Next Generation Of Radio Stars?
Imagine for a moment: college students who dream of working in radio. It’s no fantasy – it’s real. And I’ve got three of them I’d like you to meet. You might just see and hear yourselves (at a much younger age, of course) in their stories. You can make a small investment in them, and in the process, make a substantial investment in keeping radio alive for the next generation.
Read MoreDashboard Confessional
In-dash technology continues to take innovative leaps, expanding and making increased use of larger screens and AI. And yet, some in radio broadcasting still argue the industry should be cautious and take a “wait and see” attitude about dynamic displays on digital dashboards. Today’s blog post is an appetizer for the upcoming NAB Show where this issue will be on the agenda. When it comes to the medium’s top listening locations, it’s time for radio to get with the program.
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