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When was the last time you actually thought about your station’s (or your company’s) mobile app strategy? How often do you research your mobile initiatives to make sure they’re aligned with your master strategy? Recently, ESPN redefined its entire mobile scheme, and with it, their content ecosystem. Paul and I did some homework on what it could mean for radio broadcasters. And that’s what today’s blog post is all about.
In Tuesday’s post, I outlined a rough schematic for how public radio could use its latest “bump” to carve out a path for the future. …
In Tuesday’s post, I outlined a rough schematic for how public radio could use its latest “Trump Bump” to carve out a path for the future. In today’s post, it’s put-up-or-shut-up time. As we wrap up a short week, this post will fill in some of the blanks and color in some solutions to remedy our nation’s beleaguered public radio stations:
Radio programmers are often criticized for being “old school,” focused on ratings rather than on entertaining. But today’s #TBT post questions that logic using real world examples of broadcast radio PDs who have made the transition to the digital world. And soon, Pandora—and perhaps Spotify—may find out just what great radio programmers are capable of. The really talented ones can program anything.
What kind of year has it been so far in radio? We know digital revenue is up, while traditional billing is down. And Christian radio continues to shine. But in public radio, it’s been a tough go since the defunding decision by Congress earlier in the summer. How can public radio stations and their operators respond, stay relevant, and healthy in an increasingly turbulent environment? It turns out these action steps and solutions will resonate for everyone in radio.
When was the last time you actually thought about your station’s (or your company’s) mobile app strategy? How often do you research your mobile initiatives to make sure they’re aligned with your master strategy? Recently, ESPN redefined its entire mobile scheme, and with it, their content ecosystem. Paul and I did some homework on what it could mean for radio broadcasters. And that’s what today’s blog post is all about.
In Tuesday’s post, I outlined a rough schematic for how public radio could use its latest “bump” to carve out a path for the future. …
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Recently returning home from CES, I am well aware of technology’s ability to wow us and even blow our minds. But there are a lot of seemingly ordinary media stories that are just…unbelievable…but true. Check these out.
A mantra at CES each year is “Every company is a tech company.” Yes, even radio companies. But just saying it doesn’t make it so. Last week in Las Vegas, we were treated to some stellar examples, particularly by Delta Airlines whose presence this year at CES was nothing short of spectacular and attention-getting. Delta provided a textbook example of how any company or organization can make smart, strategic use of the technology to achieve their highest goals. Take notes – this is a good one.
Remember when social media used to be fun? We’d discover long-lost classmates, post memes of our dogs, and bask in that raise or promotion. But today, social media has become heavily politicized, from an upcoming TikTok ban in the U.S. that actually may happen to new policies from Mark Zuckerberg and his social media portfolio that should raise lots of questions about priorities and values. Yes, the “landlord” is back at it again, and today’s blog post explains what’s up and includes the video that’s all you need to see.