Is Radio Destined To Become The Next Blockbuster Video?
The rise of tech giants like Amazon and Netflix has left a number of bodies in their wake, include former brick and mortar businesses like Blockbuster Video and Toys R. Continue reading
Female Performers Get Just 5% Of Country Music Consumption
The statistics for women in country music could not be more stark. Of the Top 50 songs on country radio in the week of October 1st, just six were performed. Continue reading
Radio’s Most Innovative: Austin City Limits Radio [INTERVIEW]
Exploring an innovative new partnership between Austin City Limits and KGSR/Austin, Jacobs Media sat down to chat with Emily Parker, the Program Director at newly created Austin City Limits Radio. Continue reading
The Inconvenient Demographic Truth Of Radio
Fred Jacobs examines the reality of radio's demographic challenge, it's addiction to the 25-54 year old age bracket, and it's need to capture the attention of Generation Z, which is. Continue reading
There Is A Key To Reaching Millennials
One of the great marketing challenges of the modern age lies in getting through to the coveted millennial demographic. In this piece we look at what the results of a. Continue reading
10 Most Influential College Radio Stations In The US
Many a legend tells of the big breakout that came as the result of an early pickup by a college radio station, and while radio may not have the grip. Continue reading
Does Anyone Listen To Beats 1? Zane Lowe Won’t Say
Apple a master at dribbling out music users stats at just the right moment, like during a product launch, investor call or just as the media seems ready to crown. Continue reading
iHeartRadio Passes 120 Million Users
iHeartMedia may be bankrupt, but radio still lives… online at least. iHeartRadio says that it has surpassed 120 million registered users, adding another 10 million listeners over the last few. Continue reading
Alexa, Do You Help Or Hurt Radio?
Since Amazon's Echo device dropped two years ago, the debate has been raging over whether or not these these voice command devices will help or hurt broadcast radio. Here we. Continue reading
iHeartRadio Launches ‘Your Weekly Mixtape’
iHeartRadio has added “Your Weekly Mixtape.” This "Discover Weekly" for radio fans offers registered users a personalized playlist that mixes music from favorite artists and songs, as well as, new. Continue reading
