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Media Insultant

198 Episodes

26 minutes | May 31, 2023

MEDIA INSULTANT - 5.31.23 - TOO SOON FOR AUDACY'S OBIT & THE END OF A MEDIA ERA?

EVERYONE SEEMS TO FEEL AUDACY HAS NO WAY OUT EXCEPT BANKRUPTCY. WE'RE NOT SO SURE.DICK NOURSE - THE LONGEST RUNNING TV ANCHOR IN AMERCIA - DIES AND SO DOES THE ENORMOUS IMPACT LOCAL TV HAS ON A COMMUNITY.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@intownmedia.com Website www.intownmedia.com Media Insultant is produced each Wednesday as Jackson 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 that is relevent or beneficial to media sales and management. Videos are under the Media Insultant Showcase on Vimeo. Comments are always welcome at jackson@intownmedia.com Thanks for listening!

24 minutes | May 24, 2023

Media Insultant 5.24.23 THE ED STOLZ RADIO STATION DRAMA GETS WIERDER! AND WE TIP OUR HATS TO SAM ZELL .

JUST WHEN YOU THOUGHT YOU'D HEARD EVERYTHING....(3:07)SAM ZELL PROVIDED CAPITAL THAT CHANGED THE RADIO BUSINESS FOREVER (14:55)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 each Wednesday. Produced by InTown Media we welcome comments at jackson@intownmedia.com Website www.intownmedia.com Media Insultant is produced each Wednesday as Jackson 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 that is relevent or beneficial to media sales and management. Videos are under the Media Insultant Showcase on Vimeo. Comments are always welcome at jackson@intownmedia.com Thanks for listening!

26 minutes | May 17, 2023

Media Insultant - 5.17.23 RIP Mike Fowler - we'll miss you! Radio has to be on the streaming wagon A new look at the Top 10 radio groups

RIP TO OUR GOOD FRIEND MIKE FOWLER. ( 4:25) STREAMING IS BOTH RADIO'S BIGGEST THREAT AND GREATEST OPPORTUNITY. (9:49)KEITH TAKES A NEW LOOK AT THE TOP 10 RADIO GROUPS. (18:02)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@intownmedia.com Website www.intownmedia.com Media Insultant is produced each Wednesday as Jackson 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 that is relevent or beneficial to media sales and management. Videos are under the Media Insultant Showcase on Vimeo. Comments are always welcome at jackson@intownmedia.com Thanks for listening!

27 minutes | May 10, 2023

DEBACLE LESSONS 2:28 TOP 10 RADIO 4:25 SINCLAIR DUMPING NEWS 11:48 CBS DUMPS CW 14:53

FINAL QUARTER FOR ESPN RADIO? TOP 10 IN RADIO…JUST HANGING ON! SINCLAIR DUMPS ENTIRE NEWS DEPARTMENTS…. 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@intownmedia.com Website www.intownmedia.com Media Insultant is produced each Wednesday as Jackson 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 that is relevent or beneficial to media sales and management. Videos are under the Media Insultant Showcase on Vimeo. Comments are always welcome at jackson@intownmedia.com Thanks for listening!

24 minutes | May 3, 2023

SPECIAL EDITION - Media Insultant - we talk to auto agency guru Ed Steenman. How is the current market and how does it effect media sales efforts. If you sell media and call on car dealers, you MUST listen. 5.3.23

This is Media Insultant - in addition to our regular comments and opinions…our special editions delve into some deeper content. Today we bring back Ed Steenman of Steenman Associates to discuss the auto sector and how media sales execs can maximize their revenue and service to their auto clients. Media Insultant is produced each Wednesday as Jackson 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 that is relevent or beneficial to media sales and management. Videos are under the Media Insultant Showcase on Vimeo. Comments are always welcome at jackson@intownmedia.com Thanks for listening!

28 minutes | Apr 26, 2023

WHY IS HEARST PAYING SO MUCH? DID BYRON ALLEN GET THE TEGNA SALE KILLED? KPNW IS OFF TO A SLOOOW START! Media Insultant 4.26.23

IS THIS NEW FORMAT LAYING A PROVERBIAL EGG? COULD POLITICS HAVE KILLED THE TEGNA/STANDARD DEAL? WHY WOULD HEARST PAY SO MUCH…?PLUS...KEITH HAS SOME THOUGHTS ON PERSONEL CHANGES1 Welcome to the only podcast/video blog that talks about all kinds of media…and the impact on local sales and management. Media Insultant is produced each Wednesday as Jackson 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 that is relevent or beneficial to media sales and management. Videos are under the Media Insultant Showcase on Vimeo. Comments are always welcome at jackson@intownmedia.com Thanks for listening!

27 minutes | Apr 17, 2023

ChatGPT is killing. Why is no one else stunned by this sales price? What can a Tucson AM station teach us...?

Welcome to the only podcast/video blog that talks about all kinds of media…and the impact on local sales and management. Media Insultant is produced each Wednesday as Jackson 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 that is relevent or beneficial to media sales and management. Videos are under the Media Insultant Showcase on Vimeo. Comments are always welcome at jackson@intownmedia.com Thanks for listening!

25 minutes | Mar 22, 2023

RADIO SLIPS PAST TV ON DELIVERY. DOES ANYONE CARE? AUDACY 2022 TOTALS ARE CHALLENGING. BOB & RICH SEND A CUTE NOTE TO THE STAFF.

RADIO NOW OUTREACHES ….TV! BUT DOES IT MATTER? IDES OF MARCH MEANT DEBT RELIEF FOR ANCIENT ROMANS…WHAT DOES IT MEAN FOR AUDACY? IHEART CUTS EVERYTHING BUT EXEC COMP. THE C SUITE REMAINS ISOLATED. Welcome to the only podcast/video blog that talks about all kinds of media…and the impact on local sales and management. Media Insultant is produced each Wednesday as Jackson 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 that is relevent or beneficial to media sales and management. Videos are under the Media Insultant Showcase on Vimeo. Comments are always welcome at jackson@intownmedia.com Thanks for listening!

25 minutes | Mar 15, 2023

Why are AM radio towers falling more these days? Ed Stolz may finally be finished in court. Headwinds? So the Q4 CEO's all say....

Welcome to the only podcast/video blog that talks about all kinds of media…and the impact on local sales and management. This edition is Wednesday 3.15.23 . Media Insultant is produced each Wednesday as Jackson 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 that is relevent or beneficial to media sales and management. Videos are under the Media Insultant Showcase on Vimeo. Comments are always welcome at jackson@intownmedia.com Thanks for listening!

26 minutes | Mar 8, 2023

A FIRST! FORMAT REVEAL IN PSP. DOES THE FCC REALLY NEED TO BE IN TEGNA'S BUSINESS? A WORD OF WISDOM FROM STEVE JOBS.

Welcome to the only podcast/video blog that talks about all kinds of media…and the impact on local media sales and management. Media Insultant is produced each Wednesday as Jackson 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 that is relevent or beneficial to media sales and management. Videos are under the Media Insultant Showcase on Vimeo. Comments are always welcome at jackson@intownmedia.com Thanks for listening!

24 minutes | Mar 1, 2023

A personal story of charactor. ChatGTP is taking over the world! Or at least radio. And just to keep you awake, Ed Stolz is back in court.

28 minutes | Feb 22, 2023

Who's back in town? No Bull in Seattle. As Bally's Sports goes into BK, what's that mean for team revenue?

HUBBARD EXECUTES A MAJOR FORMAT FLIP DIAMOND SPORTS PENDING BANKRUPTCY SENDS TEAMS INTO A TIZZY. KEITH'S FORMER NEIGHBOR RYAN HEADS BACK TO THE WEST COAST 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@intownmedia.com Website www.intownmedia.com Media Insultant is produced each Wednesday as Jackson 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 that is relevent or beneficial to media sales and management. Videos are under the Media Insultant Showcase on Vimeo. Comments are always welcome at jackson@intownmedia.com Thanks for listening!

27 minutes | Feb 15, 2023

Remember Bing...and Edge? They may be back in the game. Is your station's brand more important than your clients? Dumping TV to focus on radio ?

SBS is out of TV...what about radio?How about branding your STATION...not just the studio??Does Bing have game suddenly? Oh wait...what's BING?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 Tuesday and Friday. Produced by InTown Media we welcome comments at jackson@intownmedia.com Website www.intownmedia.com Media Insultant is produced each Wednesday as Jackson 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 that is relevent or beneficial to media sales and management. Videos are under the Media Insultant Showcase on Vimeo. Comments are always welcome at jackson@intownmedia.com Thanks for listening!

30 minutes | Feb 8, 2023

Special Editon STREET VIEW. Better recruiting and retention of media sales people with special guest, Lucy Rice.

In this special STREET VIEW Edition of Media Insultant, Jackson Weaver and Kieth Samuels have a fascinating talk with Lucy Rice, noted media recruiter and sales consultant. They talk about how to better recruit, pay and retain good sales people. Lucy offers insight into dealing with not enough appointments and how to better tap into creative solutions for clients. Media Insultant posts new episodes each Wednesday on your favorite podcast platform and here on Vimeo in the Media Insultant Showcase. Contact us at jackson@intownmedia.com. Media Insultant is produced each Wednesday as Jackson 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 that is relevent or beneficial to media sales and management. Videos are under the Media Insultant Showcase on Vimeo. Comments are always welcome at jackson@intownmedia.com Thanks for listening!

25 minutes | Feb 1, 2023

Can KNX justify it's move to FM in Los Angeles? Are newspapers the next buyer pool for radio stations? What is Nexstar thinking? Short term we think. Media Insultant 2.1.23

CAN ALL NEWS MOVE TO YOUNGER DEMOS WITH AN FM SIGNAL? WHAT IS NEXSTAR THINKING? IS THIS A NEW MODEL FOR RADIO STATION OWNERSHIP? Welcome to the only podcast/video blog that talks about all kinds of media…and the impact on local sales and management. Media Insultant is produced each Wednesday as Jackson 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 that is relevent or beneficial to media sales and management. Videos are under the Media Insultant Showcase on Vimeo. Comments are always welcome at jackson@intownmedia.com Thanks for listening!

24 minutes | Jan 25, 2023

It's certainly illegal but a creative idea to monetize your AM stations! KCAL is CBS news in LA.? What does that mean? We try out ChatGPT! Wednesday 1.25.23

WHY DOES SCRIPPS THINK A NEW REGIONAL SPORTS NETWORK MAKES SENSE?KCAL JUMPS INTO THE MORNING NEWS FRAY IN LA.WE ARE FASCINATED BY WHAT CHATGPT CAN DO. WHAT DO YOU THINK?AM RADIO IS ON IT'S LAST LEG...HERE'S AN INTERESTING WAY TO MONETIZE YOUR AM STATION. FAIR WARNING...IF YOU DO YOU'LL LIKELY GO TO JAIL! Media Insultant is produced each Wednesday as Jackson 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 that is relevent or beneficial to media sales and management. Videos are under the Media Insultant Showcase on Vimeo. Comments are always welcome at jackson@intownmedia.com Thanks for listening!

22 minutes | Jan 17, 2023

We try to clarify some points. Nielsen cuts deeper into the staff. More interesting changes in radio management. Media Insultant 1.17.23

MORE CUTS AT NIELSEN. HOW CAN THEY LOSE THIS MUCH LEGACY KNOWLEDGE?WAS 'THE SCORE' WSCR REALLY THE OLD WCFL?SOME WIERD TIMING IN PERSONEL MOVES AT RADIO STATIONS. Welcome to the only podcast/video blog that talks about all kinds of media…and the impact on local sales and management. Media Insultant is produced each Wednesday as Jackson 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 that is relevent or beneficial to media sales and management. Videos are under the Media Insultant Showcase on Vimeo. Comments are always welcome at jackson@intownmedia.com Thanks for listening!

20 minutes | Jan 13, 2023

MEDIA INSULTANT - Friday Edition 1.13.23 Double up again at Audacy. Can Alpha bring in additional foriegn investors? Thursday Night football sags badly.

AMAZON PRIME THURSDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL IS NOT KILLING IT! ALPHA MEDIA ASKS THE FCC TO WAIVE A RULE THAT MAKES NO SENSE. IT’S THE AUDACY WAY (AGAIN!)! Welcome to a new year and new episodes of Media Insultant. Media Insultant is produced each Wednesday as Jackson 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 that is relevent or beneficial to media sales and management. Videos are under the Media Insultant Showcase on Vimeo. Comments are always welcome at jackson@intownmedia.com Thanks for listening!

22 minutes | Jan 10, 2023

What? Now you tell me that D-to-C isn't cool? Jackson has a Duke Wright story to tell. And filling in Rush's shoes is one tough job. Media Insultant Tuesday Ed. 1.10.23

JACKSON HAS A DUKE WRIGHT STORY.D-TO-C USED TO BE THE RETAIL DARLING. LESS SO TODAY.FILLING THE SHOES OF THE 'RIGHT HAND OF GOD' IS PROVING DIFFICULT FOR DON BORGINO.We're back after our holiday break. Hope yours was restful and relaxing! Media Insultant is produced each Wednesday as Jackson 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 that is relevent or beneficial to media sales and management. Videos are under the Media Insultant Showcase on Vimeo. Comments are always welcome at jackson@intownmedia.com Thanks for listening!

21 minutes | Jan 6, 2023

Happy New Year with Media Insultant - Nielsen cleans the C-suite...Dori Monson's death is a gobsmack. Media Insultant Friday Edition 1.6.22

So a local on-air talent's death is stunning....to me! Nielsen cleans house and Netflix isn't doing well with dad supported channel. Media Insultant is produced each Wednesday as Jackson 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 that is relevent or beneficial to media sales and management. Videos are under the Media Insultant Showcase on Vimeo. Comments are always welcome at jackson@intownmedia.com Thanks for listening!