Labor Day Weekend 2025 is upon us, a time of barbeques, picnics, baseball, and beaches. Speaking of the sand and sea, today's post has a few thoughts about some of the key players still working hard in radio. Enjoy your weekend!| Jacobs Media
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:| Jacobs Media
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.| Jacobs Media
Music streaming brands are in need of great programmers. Do radio PDs fit the bill?| Jacobs Media
What's your favorite decade of music? New research reveals the generational appeal of music has become much less predictable.| Jacobs Media
When it comes to local media digital revenue, opportunity isn't just knocking—it is loudly pounding. On the heels of a rich, new research study from Borrell Associates, Jacobs Media's digital revenue guru, Chris Brunt, is poised and ready for action. In today's guest blog post, Chris sets the scene for what a smart, cogent, and effective local digital strategy looks like, and how to get there...from here.| Jacobs Media