Best FCC Salem Podcasts (2024)

PODCASTING CONTINUES TO GROW…BUT SLOWER.(5:22) WHERE’S THE LINE UP TO BUY AN FM IN NEW YORK CITY? (11:00) CALLING ALL RADIO SURVEY RESPONDENTS! (16:03) Welcome to the only podcast/video blog that talks about all kinds of media…and the impact on local sales and management. Two media execs, Jackson Weaver and Keith Samuels do this each Wednesday. Pro…

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Media Insultant - 7.3.24 Edition - Will SCOTUS de-fang the FCC? Zonecasting comes to reality in a major market. When does the talent drain in broadcasting stop? Is Tuesday-Thursday a viable radio flight ... 24:18

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DO WE GET TO IGNORE THE FCC FROM NOW ON? (2:45) BUSTO’S TRIES ZONE CASTING. (11:08) IS BROADCASTING BLEEDING GOOD PEOPLE? (15:50) WHAT HAPPENED TO RADIO AUDIENCES MONDAY & FRIDAY? (21:15) Welcome to the only podcast/video blog that talks about all kinds of media…and the impact on local sales and management. Two media execs, Jackson Weaver and Keith…

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Media Insultant 6.26.24 What is NextGen TV's killer app? Who's the new media buyer? And more radio layoffs in the Pacific Northwest. 22:19

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MEET YOUR NEW MEDIA BUYER…(9:15) THIS IS JUST EMBARRASSING…(15:16) FOR LOCAL RADIO HOSTS AND PRODUCERS - THE HITS JUST KEEP ON COMING (3:49) Welcome to the only podcast/video blog that talks about all kinds of media…and the impact on local sales and management. Two media execs, Jackson Weaver and Keith Samuels do this each Wednesday. Produced by In…

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23 June 2024 by FCC SalemBy FCC Salem

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16 June 2024 by FCC SalemBy FCC Salem

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9 June 2024 by FCC SalemBy FCC Salem

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Media Insultant - Special Edition - CRUNCH to revenue growth at your station. 34:38

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From time to time we pause in our weekly commentary of the media business to offer a SPECIAL EDITION of Media Insultant that we think can contribute to your business’ growth. This week we have Gerry Tabio and Sally Beamer of Creative Resources Group to explain in a very data driven way how to start growing your business again. And you don't need to…

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Media Insultant 6.12.24 - How did BIA get radio group billing ranking so wrong? The NAB stands up and takes a swipe at the FCC. And podcasting may be radio's next format! 28:18

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THE NAB BITES BACK - HARD! (1:30) HW DID BIA GET THE RADIO GROUP BILLING RANKING SO WRONG? (7:04) IS PODCASTING THE NEW RADIO FORMAT? (21:50) Welcome to the only podcast/video blog that talks about all kinds of media…and the impact on local sales and management. Two media execs, Jackson Weaver and Keith Samuels do this each Wednesday. Produced by I…

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Stern, the last tentpole for Sirius radio? Salem sells and we question! And CBS TV, now a footnote at Paramount? 25:02

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SIRIUS WAS OK WITH A ONE-MAN-BAND. THAT DAY IS COMING TO AN END! (18:24) THE TIFFANY NETWORK. IS IT PARAMOUNTS CHEAP JEWELRY? (3:30) SOME SQUISHY SALEM NUMBERS (9:10) FIRST, YOU HIRE ME. THEN I HIRE YOU. THEN…WELL YOU GET THE IDEA (14:29) Welcome to the only podcast/video blog that talks about all kinds of media…and the impact on local sales and ma…

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MEDIA INSULTANT - 5.22.24 - The entire on-air staff is gone! Digital media is taking us all to the cleaners and how do the big-time TV network guys screw this up so royally? 22:38

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MOBERLY. WE HARDLY KNEW YA! (1:10) THE IAB RELEASES REVENUE FIGURES THAT MAKE US JEALOUS AS HELL! (7:05) EVEN THE BIG BOYS AT THE TV NETWORKS EMBARRASS THEMSELVES! (12:55) Welcome to the only podcast/video blog that talks about all kinds of media…and the impact on local sales and management. Two media execs, Jackson Weaver and Keith Samuels do this…

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Media Insultant - 5.15.24 Another Geeky Jackson story. Who needs new business? And if SInclair is selling, who's buying? 24:09

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FORGET NEW BUSINESS FOCUS (1:35) Q1 WAS…A DISAPPOINTMENT. (5:46) IF SINCLAIR IS SELLING STATIONS…WHAT DOES THAT MEAN FOR THE BUSINESS ?? (13:20) ANOTHER JACKSON STORY - VERY GEEKY! (19:20) -Welcome to the only podcast/video blog that talks about all kinds of media…and the impact on local sales and management. Two media execs, Jackson Weaver and Kei…

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Is NPR leaning too far left? Soo Kim is pissed at losing the deal with TEGNA. So he's suing the FCC. And another you can't make this shit up story! 21:19

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COLOR US SHOCKED! (1:21) IS SUING THE FCC A GOOD IDEA? (7:22) IN HIS UNDERWEAR? ANOTHER ‘YOU CAN’T MAKE THIS SHIT UP STORY”...(17:40) Welcome to the only podcast/video blog that talks about all kinds of media…and the impact on local sales and management. Two media execs, Jackson Weaver and Keith Samuels do this each Wednesday. Produced by InTown Me…

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Media Insultant 5.1.24 Temu, we never heard of you. To infinity and beyond. The FCC is back at it... 26:08

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A D-TO-C YOU’VE PROBABLY NEVER HEARD OF…(1:28) SPORTS TO INFINITY…REALLY? (7:30) THE FCC CHANGES THE RULES MID-GAME. (17:06) Welcome to the only podcast/video blog that talks about all kinds of media…and the impact on local sales and management. Two media execs, Jackson Weaver and Keith Samuels do this each Wednesday. Produced by InTown Media we we…

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MEDIA INSULTANT - 4.24.24 The NAB's cash cow stumbles. The Masters on CBS is off again. MediaCo moves on complex deal with Estrella. And is NextGen TV over already? 25:06

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WE THOUGHT THE MASTERS WERE ON A GOOD ROLL. NOT SO MUCH. (1:29) MEDIACO MAKES AN INTERESTING MOVE (5:45) IS THE NAB SHOW IN VEGAS RUNNING ON EMPTY? (11:30) NEXTGEN TV AT A TIPPING POINT? WE DOUBT IT. (20:29) Welcome to the only podcast/video blog that talks about all kinds of media…and the impact on local sales and management. Two media execs, Jack…

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Media Insultant 4.17.24 - A podcast with no content? Most influencial radio station in the country? How hard can running two well rated radio stations in NYC be? 25:47

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WAS IT THE GREATEST RADIO STATION - EVER? PODCASTS WITH NO CONTENT ARE DOING GREAT WITH SOME AUDIENCES. RUNNING TWO SUCCESSFUL FM STATIONS IN NEW YORK CITY. HOW HARD CAN IT BE? APPARENTLY, VERY HARD. Welcome to the only podcast/video blog that talks about all kinds of media…and the impact on local sales and management. Two media execs, Jackson Weav…

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Media Insultant 4.10.24 - Will geo targeting radio help? What good Karma is Craig Karmazin up to in sports radio and we rock it with a stunning new NTR idea...but we may end up in jail! 28:04

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WE DISCOVER AN NEW FORM OF NTR REVENUE! BUT IS IT LEGAL? (3:24) GOOD KARMA BRANDS MAY NEED MORE THAN GOOD KARMA…(7:56) GEOTARGETING FOR RADIO. IS IT THE NEW AM STEREO? Welcome to the only podcast/video blog that talks about all kinds of media…and the impact on local sales and management. Two media execs, Jackson Weaver and Keith Samuels do this eac…

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Media Insultant 4.3.24 - More media commentary and headlines. 26:00

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SAGA BAGS ANOTHER AM (19;40) WE DIDN’T SEE THE VISION…AND APPARENTLY NEITHER DID THE AUDIENCE…(3:21) MORE TROUBLES FOR RETRANS…(14:13) Welcome to the only podcast/video blog that talks about all kinds of media…and the impact on local sales and management. Two media execs, Jackson Weaver and Keith Samuels do this each Wednesday. Produced by InTown M…

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Media Insultant - 3.20.24 The media podcast for radio & TV dudes. 28:31

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ARE WE TOO HARD ON OUR FELLOW BROADCASTERS (1:16) OSCAR AIN’T WHAT HE USED TO BE. (4:58) SHRINKING CIRCULATION WITH A DIGITAL PUSH FOR NEWSPAPERS (22:30) AUDACY BLOWS UP TWO BIG TORCH AM’S. (17:28) MEET YOU NEW MUSIC DIRECTOR! SAY HELLO TO ‘HAL”. (9:30) Welcome to the only podcast/video blog that talks about all kinds of media…and the impact on loc…

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Media Insultant - 3.13.24 Edition. Was Q4 really that bad? Yeah! Selling Facebook is a disaster for Entravision and Sports Map radio is off the map, so to speak. 32:25

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SELLING FACEBOOK AS PART OF YOUR DIGITAL PACKAGE? THERE IS A SHIT STORM COMING. (8:00) WE LOOK FOR A BRIGHT SPOT IN Q4 FINANCIALS FOR BROADCASTERS (14:30) WE HARDLY KNEW YA! SPORTSMAP RADIO RETREATS. (23.23) Welcome to the only podcast/video blog that talks about all kinds of media…and the impact on local sales and management. Two media execs, Jack…

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MEDIA INSULTANT 3.6.24 - Soros dips into the radio business. Susan Patrick heads to jail...sadly. Saga buys and another trade journal goes away. 18:24

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SURPRISE! THE SOROS FUND BUYS AUDACY DEBT.(2:10) SUSAN PATRICK STILL GOES TO JAIL…BUT FOR LESS TIME (4:47) USING DRY POWDER SAGA BUYS STRATEGICALLY (7:48) ANOTHER TRADE PUB HITS THE SKIDS (14:18) Welcome to the only podcast/video blog that talks about all kinds of media…and the impact on local sales and management. Two media execs, Jackson Weaver a…

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Media Insultlant - 2.28.24 Our auto dealer guru Ed Steenman is back with more tips on how to sell into this important an tough category! 27:35

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“If I want to deliver reach it’s hard to beat local television…local radio is valuable for tonnage and reach..” So the car guys still are believers in radio and TV? Let’s see what Ed Steenman our vehicular guru has to say on this edition of Media Insultant for 2.28.24 Media Insultant is produced each Wednesday as Jackson Dell Weaver & Keith Samuels…

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Media Insultant 2.21.24 Were the good ol' days really that good? A little HELP for our friends and Newbys in the Hall of Fame. 25:52

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HOSE WERE THE DAYS…OR WERE THEY? (3:10) WE NEED SOME HELP (16:14) THE HALL OF FAME STORIES (19:48) Welcome to the only podcast/video blog that talks about all kinds of media…and the impact on local sales and management. Two media execs, Jackson Weaver and Keith Samuels do this each Wednesday. Produced by InTown Media we welcome comments at jackson@…

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Hulu For Sports? Super Taylor Bowl Comments and AI for radio. Really? Media Insultant 2.14.24 25:36

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SUPER BOWL DISAGREEMENTS! AI. WHAT’S IT GOING TO DO FOR RADIO? THEY CALL IT HULU FOR SPORTS…BUT WHAT DOES IT DO FOR TV STATION GROUP STOCKS…? Welcome to the only podcast/video blog that talks about all kinds of media…and the impact on local sales and management. Two media execs, Jackson Weaver and Keith Samuels do this each Wednesday. Produced by I…

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Media Insultant - 2.7.24 Jackson resists arrest. The NFL Pisses many people off. iHeart reorg...again! And what''s new with Audacy ?? 23:53

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JACKSON IS GOING TO JAIL! (1:13) AUDACY’S ODYSSEY CONTINUES (5:09) THE NFL PISSES A LOT OF PEOPLE OFF….! (10:57) IHEART DOES A REORG! AGAIN! (17:23) Welcome to the only podcast/video blog that talks about all kinds of media…and the impact on local sales and management. Two media execs, Jackson Weaver and Keith Samuels do this each Wednesday. Produc…

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Media Insultant - 1.31.24 New sheriff in town. For the FCC it's still 1965 and what's up with the World Series? 25:26

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NEW SHERIFF IN TOWN IS HANDING OUT FINES! (6:30) RETRO REGULATION. IT’S 1965 ACCORDING TO THE FCC. (13:18) WHAT HAPPENED TO THE AUDIENCE FOR THE WORLD SERIES? (20:00) Welcome to the only podcast/video blog that talks about all kinds of media…and the impact on local sales and management. Two media execs, Jackson Weaver and Keith Samuels do this each…

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Media Insultant - 1.24.24 STATIONS GET SHUT DOWN. IS THIS REALLY WHAT NEXTGEN TV IS ABOUT? WE SPECULATE ON WHO WOULD BE A BUYER FOR AUDACY STATIONS... 22:58

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SPECULATE ON WHO’S BUYING WHAT (4:20) NEXTGEN TV NOW IS BRINGING YOU - WAIT FOR IT - AUDIO.(14:08) STATIONS CONTINUE TO BE SHUT DOWN. (17:42) Welcome to the only podcast/video blog that talks about all kinds of media…and the impact on local sales and management. Two media execs, Jackson Weaver and Keith Samuels do this each Wednesday. Produced by I…

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Media Insultant is back - FM values at a new low? Cumulus spreads management - how far can this work? Medico is struggling in the Big Apple. 18:14

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STICK VALUES TURN INTO VAPOR? WHAT HAPPENED IN SFO? (2:26) MORE STATIONS. LESS GENERAL MANAGERS. (7:10) SALES TEAM IMPORTANCE IN ANY MARKET - PARTICULARLY NEW YOUR CITY. (12:35) Welcome to the only podcast/video blog that talks about all kinds of media…and the impact on local sales and management. Two media execs, Jackson Weaver and Keith Samuels d…

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Media Insultant - Predictions and Prognostications Episode 1.10.2024 32:34

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Boy were we wrong...and occasionally right in our predictions last year. But non-the-less we plunge ahead with new forcasting for the new year. A little longer than most of our podcasts join us. And we'd love to hear what you see for the year ahead! Media Insultant is produced each Wednesday as Jackson Dell Weaver & Keith Samuels offer comments, id…

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Media Insultant - Holiday Media Special with Tony Bollen's version of the Night Before Christmas 9:41

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Welcome to our annual Holiday Media Special from our poet laureat Tony Bollen. Tony's poem hits on why most of us are in this business. Based on his years in media, Tony does his take on the Night Before Christmas. Wait for the end because Eugene does get the secret of Christmas and the media business. Regular podcasts begin next year on January 10…

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Media Insultant 11.29.23 Did Byron Allen really text Bob Iger? (4:03) Q3 sucked for broadcast. What to do? (13:02) Ed Stolz stations are sold. Really sold this time (24:45) 29:38

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Media Insultant - 11.29.23 Edition Byron Allen says he wants the largest TV group in the country…will ABC help him get there….and what is he thinking in this media environment? (4:03) Q3 is over - Q4 doesn’t look a lot better for either radio or TV.. So let’s not beat a dead horse…what can we do about it…?v(13:02) Ed Stolz - the drama may be over…y…

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MEDIA INSULTANT - 9.27.23 Last edition before our medical leave! 27:19

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A GOOD READ FOR BROADCAST GEEKS? WE THINK SO…(3:30) WANT ANOTHER DONGLE TO WATCH VIDEO? YEAH…WE DON’T EITHER…but THE FOLKS AT SCRIPPS DISAGREE… (11:38) SOD POODLE UPDATE…(7:58) EMMIS CONTINUES IT’S RESIZING…(5:00) AND ANOTHER YOU CAN’T MAKE THIS SHIT UP STORY…(17:45) Welcome to the only podcast/video blog that talks about all kinds of media…and the…

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MEDIA INSULTANT - 9.20.23 - The cable eco-system is crumbling. A great Ya Can't Make This Shit Up" story...and more 27:18

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THIS IS NOT JUST ANOTHER RETRANS SQUABBLE…(2:40) RADIO IS THERE WHEN YOU NEED US…BUT DOES ANYONE CARE! (12:09) THE ULTIMATE AD BUDGET DISS…ANOTHER 'YOU CAN'T MAKE THIS SHIT UP!" (17:25) Welcome to the only podcast/video blog that talks about all kinds of media…and the impact on local sales and management. Two media execs, Jackson Weaver and Keith S…

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Media Insultant - 9.13.23 Don't lie to the IRS. (6:22) Stolz returns (9:22) CBS Co-Prexy doesn't work (18:54) and Disney bails on ESPN radio (22:50) 32:35

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COLOR THE MEDIA M&A BIZ BLOWN AWAY… ED STOLZ CONTINUES TO BE INSUFFERABLE… WE HATE TO SAY WE’RE RIGHT. BUT CBS HAS BLOWN UP THEIR COMPLICATED MANAGEMENT STRUCTURE…BUT IS IT AN IMPROVEMENT…? DISNEY REALLY IS GETTING OUT OF THE SPORTS RADIO BUSINESS… Welcome to the only podcast/video blog that talks about all kinds of media…and the impact on local sa…

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SPECIAL EDITION - AM radio. What does the future hold for the oldest of our electronic media? 17:44

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Ford started a fire when they announced that thier new vehicles would no longer include AM radios! Now Congress is in an uproar to pass legislation to mandate AM radios in all cars and Ford has backed off. But what is the future of AM radio? We ask it in light of diminishing audiences, aging facilities, noise on the band and service to the communit…

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SPECIAL EDITION - Media Insultant. We review Q2 radio financials. All we can say is GRIM! (5:17) And Jackson discusses his health issues (:35) 28:54

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Back from a brief hiatus - Jackson fesses up to health issues! (:35) We review the Q2 financials for the publicly held radio stations (5:17) It ain’t pretty! Welcome to the only podcast/video blog that talks about all kinds of media…and the impact on local sales and management. Two media execs, Jackson Weaver and Keith Samuels do this each Wednesda…

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Media Insultant 7.26.23 - Another story. Doing mornings in Baltimore AND Seattle? Ralph Nader to the rescue and more Personnel with Keith. 29:45

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ANOTHER YOU CAN’T MAKE THIS S–T UP STORY (14:44)……. PERSONNEL UPDATE AND WEIRD HAPPENINGS WITH KIETH(4:50)… LIVE FROM BALTIMORE? (17:31) IF BASEBALL GAMES ON THE RADIO HAVE TOO MANY COMMERCIALS…WELL RALPH NADER TO THE RESCUE!(22:30) Welcome to the only podcast/video blog that talks about all kinds of media…and the impact on local sales and manageme…

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AUDACY IS TALKING TO THEIR BANKS. (14:22) ALL ACCESS STUNS WITH CLOSURE! (8:19) THE FAMILY JEWELS OF ABC ARE FOR SALE (21:15) 27:58

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MEDIA INSULTANT - 7.19.23 AUDACY IS TALKING. TO THEIR DEBT HOLDERS. DUH (14:22) .I WASN’T EXPECTING THAT! ALLACCESS IS CLOSING! (8:19) IGER WANTS TO DUMP THE ABC TV STATIONS. BUT WHO WANTS THEM? (21:15) Welcome to the only podcast/video blog that talks about all kinds of media…and the impact on local sales and management. Two media execs, Jackson W…

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Special Summer Edition of Media Insultant - we tell a few stories! 17:57

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Sarge! (3:08) Dancing in Tucson (7:52) Jello Jump? Really! (13:20) Got a story we could use? Jackson@InTownmedia.com.... Media Insultant is produced each Wednesday as Jackson Dell Weaver & Keith Samuels offer comments, ideas and sometimes snarky comments about the current media landscape. They focus on radio and TV primarily - but also any media th…

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MEDIA INSULTANT - 7.28.23 - Who’s the smartest guy in the room? (9:50) AI impacts how much ? (4:20) And ESPN radio is getting a lot of static (17:22) 26:53

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Who’s the smartest guy in the room? (9:50) AI impacts how much ? (4:20) And ESPN radio is getting a lot of static (17:22) Welcome to the only podcast/video blog that talks about all kinds of media…and the impact on local sales and management. Two media execs, Jackson Weaver and Keith Samuels do this each Wednesday. Produced by InTown Media we welco…

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TWITTER MAKES RADIO LOOK HEALTHY.(14:32) CUMULUS SALE AND RUMOR 6:24). WHY IS RADIO.COM UNSOLD? (17:38) Media Insultant 6.21.23 26:33

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TWITTER MAKES RADIO LOOK HEALTHY. (14:32) CUMULUS SALE AND RUMOR AS THE RANKS OF STATIONS THIN (6:24). MAYBE THE URL ISN'T SO IMPORTANT (17:35) Welcome to the only podcast/video blog that talks about all kinds of media…and the impact on local sales and management. Two media execs, Jackson Weaver and Keith Samuels do this each Wednesday. Produced by…

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MEDIA INSULTANT - 6.14.23 - Lessons from the CNN debacle? (4:29) Bonneville shuffles leadership with NO drama (11:25) And what is Cable TV without Cable TV? (16:27) 24:10

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MEDIA INSULTANT - 6.14.23 - Lessons from the CNN debacle? (4:29) Bonneville shuffles leadership with NO drama (11:25) And what is Cable TV without Cable TV? (16:27) Welcome to the only podcast/video blog that talks about all kinds of media…and the impact on local sales and management. Two media execs, Jackson Weaver and Keith Samuels do this each W…

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