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Let’s Make A Deal

February 22, 2012
Let’s Make A Deal

The rise of deal sites in our online world has been nothing short of amazing.  As of late last year, there were nearly 1,800 deal sites in North America. Yet, to hear many broadcasters and other analysts talk about the deals vertical, you’d think that the whole thing was one big fad or even an opportunity that has already passed them by. While the nature of Internet startups is pockmarked by lots of failure and dashed dreams, the fact is that Americans, in particular, are still very bullish about...

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Shrinkage

February 21, 2012
Shrinkage

A recent story about changes at The Washington Post (that ran in The New York Times!) takes on the tough topic of legacy media’s struggles to adapt to the new media realities. There are obvious connection points here for radio, and a lot to be learned from The Post’s struggle...

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(L)in Search of Talent

February 20, 2012
(L)in Search of Talent

In case you’ve somehow missed it, there’s an incredible story sweeping the NBA – and it’s not LeBron or Kobe or bizillion dollar paychecks. The new sensation is the unlikely Jeremy Lin.  Now lighting it up for the Knicks (and setting NBA records), no one expected Lin to be...

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The End of Attention Spans

February 17, 2012
The End of Attention Spans

Maybe you’ve heard about a new game that only daring smartphone owners have the nerve to play.  Called by some “The Phone Stacking Game,” the idea is that when you’re out to dinner with friends, everyone takes out their phones, turns them upside down, and stacks them. Throughout your...

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O Sh#t!

February 16, 2012
O Sh#t!

Every programmer who has suffered through the challenges and heartache associated with being judged by Arbitron, Nielsen, or the services that have come and gone over the years knows all about the realities of the ratings roller coaster. I once worked with a PD who told me how excited he was...

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Radio ☺ TV ☹

February 15, 2012
Radio &#9786 TV &#9785

You can thank the politicians for this one. Katz Media Group maven Bob McCurdy wrote a recent piece for MediaPost that illustrates how negative political advertising takes its toll on the “mother ship.” On the premise that nearly two-thirds of all political advertising on TV is inherently negative (not...

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Real-Time Means Real-Time

February 14, 2012
Real-Time Means Real-Time

As Lori Lewis will tell you, radio often struggles with social media.  It is fascinating that while everyone in the business recognizes that its essence is communication, the gap between how it’s done on the air and on social sites is often vast. While most stations understand how to...

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“Get Rid of the Crappy Stuff”

February 13, 2012
“Get Rid of the Crappy Stuff”

I believe we are moving into a different phase of content creation.  And a large part of the credit goes to innovators like Steve Jobs and Mark Zuckerberg.  We know enough about both of these guys to understand their respective penchants for getting the product right before it goes...

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Zuckerberg By The Numbers

February 10, 2012
Zuckerberg By The Numbers

Earlier in the week, Lori Lewis broke down some of the key points from Mark Zuckerberg’s letter to investors.  I have read it over and shared it with our clients and staff this week, and I must tell you that it’s remarkable.  No matter what you think of Facebook...

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How Much Does That Cow Cost?

February 9, 2012
How Much Does That Cow Cost?

We’ve been talking about Facebook all week.  And why not?  Its IPO filing is the buzz of the Internet, not to mention over coffee, dinner, and work breaks. A new chart released by the Silicon Alley Insider shows the gradually changing nature of Facebook’s revenue model.  What was once...

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Five Core “Zuckerisms”

February 8, 2012
Five Core “Zuckerisms”

Today, our social media maven, Lori Lewis, takes a look inside Mark Zuckerberg’s letter to investors.  There’s a thesis or a dissertation here – five philosophical tenets that speak volumes about Facebook and the changing face of companies around the globe.  Later in the week, we’ll look deeper into...

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“We Can’t Sell Our 425 Million Cume”

February 7, 2012
“We Can’t Sell Our 425 Million Cume”

jacAPPS head honcho and sales maven, Paul Jacobs, takes a closer look at all the hubbub surrounding Facebook, and what the mobile future holds for radio. With all the attention circulating around Facebook’s IPO disclosure, this quote was “best in show” in our opinion: We all know that radio,...

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Renting and Owning

February 6, 2012
Renting and Owning

With all this talk about Facebook’s IPO, there’s been an incredible amount of attention in both the digital and financial worlds about this amazing company.  So I won’t bore you with any financial predictions or even attempt to advise you about the wisdom of “getting in on the ground...

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