The media ecosphere is ever-changing and in a constant state of flux – with one exception. The popularity of Classic Rock – as music, a radio format, and as a prime part of our pop culture – is a constant. And today’s blog post is evidence of that – three remarkable stories from the “Classic Rock Highway.” Enjoy the ride.

When you think about some of the most successful entities in entertainment history, there’s almost always been a face of the brand – a personality out in front who connects with fans. In today’s post, Jacobs Media’s Mike Stern channels one of the all-time best companies in the industry – Disney – to make the point that when they have a new princess to add to their lineup, success usually follows. So, who’s your radio brand’s princess?

Did you get your exclusive, personalized Spotify “Wrapped” package, a your musical consumption summary for 2024? This year, Spotify rolled out new features, leaning heavily on AI. Yet, reviews on their value are mixed. What do you think of the growing trend in personalized usage trends and what do they say about us as consumers? Today’s blog post is a look at how technology is being used to track our lifestyle habits.

It was mid-February this year when OpenAI previewed Sora, their text-to-video AI engine.  The examples were jaw-dropping,  but there were unresolved safety issues. Only a week after…

While most broadcast radio companies are immersed in their mad dash to plump up Q4 and close the books on a mostly dismal 2024, SiriusXM is in a race to put the finishing touches on a new/old strategy to redouble its efforts in the car. Translation: AM/FM radio is in SXM’s crosshairs big-time, an effort to achieve dashboard dominance in this rapidly changing audio environment in cars. How will their plan fare? Should radio broadcasters be concerned? To learn more and engage in the conversation, just click on READ MORE. And buckle up.