Radio, media and broadcasting have always been a tough business. You’re only as good as your last ratings book and the revenues of the business. Thus, my “Rule #1: Ratings and Revenue.” If you don’t understand this, chances are you’re doomed. But, with all the changes in recent years, the lay-offs still have come with…
That’s what radio industry watchdog Jerry Del Colliano of Inside Music Media.com is reporting. With indigestion from Thanksgiving feasts just starting to wane, his latest blog is sure to cause more heartburn for thousands of people and their families. Let’s face it. It is what’s expected in the halls at Clear Channel iHeart Media offices across…
I’ve had the opportunity to program some legendary news/talk stations. At each of these stations I was blessed to work with legendary morning talent. At 610WTVN in Columbus it was Bob Conners, who passed away on November 23rd at his home in Florida. I first met Bob in 1996. He was already well into his…
It’s been a year already since I received a copy of the “home game” from Clear Channel Media & Entertainment IHeartMedia. While no reason was ever given, I’m sure the little missive below was reason enough. I get it and accept the punishment. I broke ranks. I thought some about how I would rewrite my…
Insights from Borrell Associates are always thought provoking and can also be shocking for the many who may think short term and avoid any long term planning. On Monday, the consultancy group which focuses on changes in the advertising world, revealed their predictions for changes in media and how media may look in 2024. I…
I had a conversation with a radio station general manager once…my boss. He wasn’t comfortable with the changes I was making to better our station. The station had a big, high powered signal and a modest four share. I said to him, “Given the power and size of the signal, I’ll need to think about…
As we lead up to the first anniversary of my infamous blog which pointed out issues with the so-called “fixes” proposed to help the struggling AM band, fixes that would simply increase interference on AM, I thought I’d lead into my anniversary celebration week with a quick snap shot of where we are with licensed…
Doesn’t the F.C.C. or Federal Communication Commission have something better to do like attempt to save the dying AM radio band? Good grief. The late comic George Carlin is rolling in his grave. Remember his “7 Dirty Words You Can’t Say on TV?” That case went to the U.S. Supreme Court. The F.C.C. is now…
Well I guess radio station lobbies will need some new signage! The name Clear Channel has been thrown on the heap of now gone radio companies. Jacor, AM/FM, Taft, Citicasters, Citadel, Clear Channel. All gone. We’ll now only get to remember the “good old days” of Clear Channel, just like when we watch the DVD…
FM’s recently taken away in Pittsburgh and Cedar Rapids. His station’s ratings in Los Angeles, New York and Chicago in the tank. And now his name being purged from a station moniker in New Orleans. How much more can Rush Limbaugh’s ego take? I say this as a joke, because once you have a reported…
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