Posts Tagged ‘ Business ’

Jolly Good Company

May 20, 2013
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Jolly Good Company

Last month, we showcased the Greater Media Philadelphia cluster which was named as one of the best workplaces in town by the Philadelphia Inquirer and Philly.com for the second consecutive year. Not to be outdone, I heard from a reader across the pond who told me about UKRD Group Ltd., named by The Sunday Times as one of the 100 Best Companies to work for.  Except they’ve been listed as #1 for three consecutive years.  This honor comes from employee reviews, making it all that more impressive. So I...

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TV Is Kicking A__

May 17, 2013
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TV Is Kicking A__

On last week’s investor call, Saga CEO Ed Christian gave a (as always) transparent view (as much as possible) of the state of radio – and his company.  Ed is famous for substantive analyses of the industry and where it’s headed.  He takes the issues head-on, and uses these calls to sound off about what’s good, bad, and otherwise for radio and the media business. It was an off quarter for Saga, and while Ed talked about specific issues facing Saga, he went out of his way to praise...

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Acknowledgment 201

May 16, 2013
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Acknowledgment 201

Yesterday, we took a look at the importance of responding to consumers who visit radio’s social pages.  Far too often,  a cavalier attitude about listeners (“contest pigs”) has led to aloof, ambivalent, or even negligent policies in markets big and small. For all those request line calls that blinked away and went unanswered, for those letters and emails that waited for a response, and for brush-offs that occurred at station events by egotistical DJs, the chickens are coming home to roost.  On Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and other social networks where consumers are demanding...

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The Innovation Stations

May 14, 2013
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The Innovation Stations

“Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower.” – Steve Jobs Another Steve – Steve Case former head of AOL – sees the world of business as either attackers or defenders.  In his mind, it is essential for companies – especially smaller entrepreneurial businesses – to think proactively and innovatively: “…I realized the world of business really separates into these two groups.  The attackers are the entrepreneurs who are disrupting the status quo, trying to change the world, take the hill, anything is possible, and have nothing to lose...

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Elevator Pitch

May 7, 2013
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Elevator Pitch

A recent article on CNBC’s website highlighted the coffee wars between Starbucks, Dunkin Donuts, and McDonald’s and gave us a glimpse into some “corner office wisdom” each company’s corporate leadership. But what struck me in the story was Starbucks’ CEO Howard Schultz’s take on the competitive landscape, in addition to how he considers Starbucks a different player in the field. In the process, he reeled off his company’s mission: “The sourcing and roasting of quality coffees and the experience we create in our stores.” Succinct, simple, direct, and solid.  Pretty...

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Roller Coasters

May 6, 2013
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Roller Coasters

Recently, Lori Lewis tweeted out a Huffington Post piece from Craig Kanalley that will get you thinking: “10 Smart Quotes from ‘Innovation Uncensored’ Conference” Sponsored by Fast Company, the conference took place in New York City and it included an impressive array of luminaries and contemporary businesspeople. Click on the link above to peruse all these words of wisdom, and perhaps select your favorite.  But without a doubt, here’s mine: For those of you who have started something – a new format, a new morning show, a new business, or a new career...

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There’s A (TV) App For That

May 2, 2013
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There’s A (TV) App For That

You have to hand it to Netflix CEO Reed Hastings. While his company went through tough times, Netflix continued to do some amazing things.  The release model for House of Cards is a case in point. While we wait patiently for the next episode of Newsroom, Game of Thrones, or Homeland, Netflix released the entire debut season of House of Cards at once.  In that way, viewers didn’t have to wait for what Hastings calls “linear TV” in order to watch the series.  Instead, they could view it in much the...

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Here’s the Scoop

April 30, 2013
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Here’s the Scoop

As radio looks back on the past four years of living in a world rapidly filling up with smartphones and apps, there are more questions than answers. Are listeners using our app? Can we monetize it? How important is the stream to our station’s success and how will it be measured? What other features can listeners use that would build our brand, enhance our content, and optimize the mobile experience? These are all good questions and depending on the brand, the company, and the local staff, some are easier to...

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The 8,000 Pound Gorilla

April 24, 2013
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The 8,000 Pound Gorilla

That’s not a typo.  We’re talking 8,000 pounds here. That’s because if I told you that virtually your entire audience can be found every day at a key, easy to access, free location, would that be of interest to you? And if I told you that this large group of your P1s, P2s, and P3s hang out at this location for a significant portion of their awakening hour – every day – would that be a signal that you ought to join them? And if I told you that...

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Radio Helped The Video Star

April 23, 2013
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Radio Helped The Video Star

Recently, The New York Times profiled Michael Dubin, the newest hot entrepreneur. But this story’s a little different.  Michael’s Dollar Shave Club is a very simple concept that isn’t really techie.  And it’s a runaway hit.  OK, the tech part is that his wildly popular viral video has propelled Dollar Shave Club, generating lots of sales and attracting venture dollars, while competing with the big boys like Gillette. Here’s the humorous video that has generated more than 10,000,000 views: >EMAIL RECIPIENTS: CLICK HERE TO WATCH DOLLAR SHAVE CLUB VIDEO<...

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