For some of you (alas, not the hard-working folks at Jacobs Media and jacapps), you’re in the middle of a glorious 3-day weekend. Whatever the case, here’s this week’s potpourri of stories and articles for your Sunday morning.
1. What’s In Your Kindle?
How to get the marketing edge? AdAge turned to 7 top marketers to find out what tops their current reading list. Some great idea here. Check out their choices here.
2. Is Spotify On The Ropes?
This time, it’s BBC News with an analysis of Spotify (and music streaming) suggesting the model simply isn’t workable. With a subheading that includes “Brutal Arithmetic,” their take is an interesting one, and you can read it here.
3. Is Trump Coverage Upending All Media (Including Radio)?
The Columbia Journalism Review with a fascinating story about how even music news (think music radio) is being overshadowed by the black hole of political coverage. It used to be Christmas music, the World Series, and winter weather, but this article suggests it’s the political mania. Check it out here. Thanks, Dave Beasing.
4. Take My Facebook Page, Please
Remember Depeche Mode? For one year, a different fan will take over their Facebook page every day. They’re looking for memories, memorabilia, photos, and of course, social sharing. You can check this video by Dave Gahan here.
5. You Just Might Be A DJ (Presenter)
Obviously, the BuzzFeed UK branch put this together. It’s 19 “secrets” about being in radio that show the industry is pretty universal, whether you’re jocking in London or Las Vegas. You can flip through it here.
We hope you enjoy this week’s stories and articles, curated by Bill Jacobs.
Jacobs Media has consistently walked the walk in the digital space, providing insights and guidance through its well-read national Techsurveys.
In 2008, jacapps was launched - a mobile apps company that has designed and built more than 1,300 apps for both the Apple and Android platforms. In 2013, the DASH Conference was created - a mashup of radio and automotive, designed to foster better understanding of the "connected car" and its impact.
Along with providing the creative and intellectual direction for the company, Fred consults many of Jacobs Media's commercial and public radio clients, in addition to media brands looking to thrive in the rapidly changing tech environment.
Fred was inducted into the Radio Hall of Fame in 2018.
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