Just a week ago I was citing our research confirming listener preference for “live DJ’s” (compared to “canned announcements”) and saying those results “underscore the notion that radio must be more than a playlist.” Later in the week Amazon announced that its #3 music streaming service, Amazon Music, is adding “DJ Mode” – presumably in…

Early this year Carolyn and I had the privilege of presenting a study we conducted for the Country Radio Seminar. We were encouraged to direct some of our recommendations to radio’s new competitors – the DSP’s, some of which had representatives in attendance. To them we said, “If it’s just a playlist, then leverage the…

CDC guidance is allowing vaccinated people a great deal more freedom. Vaccination percentages are increasing. New unemployment claims appear to be diminishing. Companies are making plans to get workers back in the office. The prospect of having more people back in their daily commute is good for radio listening. The prospect of having new businesses…

NuVoodoo Study just back from the field suggests the transition might take some time

Radio is not the only heritage medium working hard to find its feet as the world is shifting. Jimmy Kimmel made his traditional appearance last week at the Disney upfronts to roast Disney/ABC and the rest of network TV saying, “CBS is once again calling themselves the most-watched network. Being the most-watched network is like…