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…
Listen or watch the coverage of the NFL players that have recently been accused or convicted of “crimes.” Child abuse, domestic abuse…last year it was murder! Sports media can’t say the word “crime.” To review: Ray Rice, running back of the Baltimore Ravens, was charged with simple assault and domestic violence in February, but there was…
It always amazes me the people, inside the media or outside, that believe there’s a higher purpose to what is being programmed, printed or performed. Believe me when I say this, it always comes down to money. A few years ago I spoke at a college journalism class in Columbus, Ohio and asked the students…
This week In Buffalo, New York, home to the NFL’s drunkest fans and deservedly so, FCC Commissioner Ajit Pai said it’s time for the FCC “to be on the side of the sports fan” and get rid of the rule forcing the NFL to blackout games that are not sold out in a home team’s…
“Diversity can never be the result of consolidation. It doesn’t work that way.” – Darryl Parks (You can quote me on this) Perry Michael Simon wrote a great piece on All Access.com last Friday explaining how radio would have ended up in the shape it’s in today…consolidation or no consolidation…big companies or little…
As I write this on July 7, 2014, I am exactly 2 months from becoming irrelevant. In just 8 weeks I turn 55. I will be leaving the coveted “Persons 25-54” demographic, the age group considered key by most advertisers. Oh well, this aging Baby Boomer did have some fun in the previous 3 plus…
And the less affluent are more likely to use traditional media like radio and television. This is a very bad omen for the future of advertising on traditional radio and television. Everything is coming down to the haves and have nots in America. This is getting clearer in media. For years I’ve said the future…
Steven Colbert was the formula choice to replace David Letterman as host of “The Late Show” on CBS. Don’t get me wrong. I love Steven Colbert. He’s one of the most talented and inventive people to be on television in years. He’s just…how shall I say this…he’s just another “middle-aged white guy.” Why aren’t the…
In a few short months, late night television has transformed and given way to a new generation of younger hosts (emphasis on the word younger) with a goal of attracting a younger audience. For every generation the times comes to pass the torch. David Letterman, the latest to “retire,” came to a conclusion he was…
Sure she’s hot for a 53 year old, but what makes her even “hotter” is she’s worth $3 billion dollars! You read that correctly. Julia Louis-Dreyfus, of “Seinfeld” fame, is one of the richest celebrities…hell she’s one of the richest people in America! The comic-actress comes from a very rich family…as in the top 1%…
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