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Radio Nowhere - Is Anybody Alive Out There?
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Radio giant iHeartMedia has filed for a $100 million IPO, even as it just emerges from bankruptcy. William Paterson University Music Business Professor David Philp takes a look at the state of terrestrial radio, its less than graceful handling of the internet's rise, and why it needs to adapt, as radio's core audience ages out while simultaneously switching to other forms of audio entertainment. Guest post by Prof. David Philp of Music Biz 101 I’ve told this story before. When ...
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Why Would Anyone Invest In Post-Bankruptcy iHeartMedia? Because 'Radio Motivates Behavior' says Fred Jacobs
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At a time when more younger listeners are tuning out in favor of streaming and other forms of media consumption, broadcast radio giant iHeartMedia is hoping to raise $100 million in an IPO. If an aging audience isn't enough to scare off investors. the fact that iHeart is just emerging from a multi-billion dollar bankruptcy may do the trick. Not so fast, says respected media consultant Fred Jacobs of Jacobs Media. He's not alone in pointing out that by some ...
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There's Still A Case For Radio: It’s Simple, Free & Easy
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Despite the ubiquity of other media entertainment options, radio has endured into the streaming age, albeit with its own share of struggles. In this piece, consultant Fred Jacobs looks at recently collected data among radio listeners surveying why they still tune in. Guest post by Fred Jacobs of Jacobs Media Strategies Last week, I started what will be a long series of Techsurvey 2019 presentations – first for its 500+ stakeholder stations, and then for a capacity crowd of attendees ...
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JazzWeek Radio Chart: April 1, 2019
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All About Jazz publishes the weekly JazzWeek radio chart. Discover new releases, track chart movement, and learn what is being played on jazz radio stations around the United States. Enjoy!
TW LW 2W Artist TW LW Move Add Rpts Peak Wks 1 1 1 Catherine Russell Alone Together (Dot Time) 319 323 -4 1 53 1 5 2 2 2 Vanessa Rubin Vanessa Rubin Sings Tadd Dameron (Nibur) 271 279 -8 2 51 2 6 3 8 3 Steve Davis ...Continue Reading...
JazzWeek Radio Chart: March 25, 2019
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All About Jazz publishes the weekly JazzWeek radio chart. Discover new releases, track chart movement, and learn what is being played on jazz radio stations around the United States. Enjoy!
TW LW 2W Artist TW LW Move Add Rpts Peak Wks 1 1 1 Catherine Russell Alone Together (Dot Time) 323 270 +53 9 59 1 4 2 2 2 Vanessa Rubin Vanessa Rubin Sings Tadd Dameron (Nibur) 279 231 +48 8 52 2 5 3 7 3 Greg Murphy ...Continue Reading...
Pandora Adds 'Modes' For Custom Lean Back Listening
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Pandora has added Modes, a new feature for both free and premium users to customize the listening experience on Pandora stations. New are selectable modes within stations including “Crowd Faves” (most thumbed-up tracks by other listeners), “Discovery” (hear more songs by other similar artists) and “Artist Only” (songs only by the station artist). Some stations also feature “Deep Cuts" and “Newly Released" modes. Pandora’s classic “My Station" radio experience will remain the default. Pandora Modes are now available on most ...
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JazzWeek Radio Chart: March 18, 2019
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JazzWeek
All About Jazz publishes the weekly JazzWeek radio chart. Discover new releases, track chart movement, and learn what is being played on jazz radio stations around the United States. Enjoy!
TW LW 2W Artist TW LW Move Add Rpts Peak Wks 1 2 1 Catherine Russell Alone Together (Dot Time) 270 247 +23 6 54 1 3 2 12 2 Vanessa Rubin Vanessa Rubin Sings Tadd Dameron (Nibur) 231 188 +43 4 46 2 4 3 11 3 Jeremy Pelt ...Continue Reading...
JazzWeek Radio Chart: March 11, 2019
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JazzWeek
All About Jazz publishes the weekly JazzWeek radio chart. Discover new releases, track chart movement, and learn what is being played on jazz radio stations around the United States. Enjoy!
TW LW 2W Artist TW LW Move Add Rpts Peak Wks 1 8 1 Greg Murphy Bright Idea (Whaling City Sound) 248 199 +49 1 45 1 7 2 9 2 Catherine Russell Alone Together (Dot Time) 247 196 +51 9 49 2 2 3 1 3 Michael Wolff Swirl ...Continue Reading...
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