Jackson Weaver

Media Insultant

Keith Samuels and Jackson Weaver, two media executives opine on all things media - radio, TV, cable, print, and digital. Both have long careers in radio, TV, digital and print and are not short on opinions in this tumultuous time. All opinions are theirs but happy to hear yours too! Video version available on Vimeo. New episodes each Wednesday.   jackson@intownmedia.com and www.intownmedia.com

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Jackson Weaver

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Business

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intownmedia.buzzsprout.com

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28. Okt 2026

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Media Insultant 10.23.24 Nielsen gives radio a kiss...or not. Going to prison for what was said on the radio. And the coutnry battle rages anew in Seattle. 23.10.2024

COUNTRY BATTLE IN SEATTLE RESUMES (5:00) MAGICALLY - RADIO HAS 40% MORE LISTENERS.  REALLY? (9:40) A LIFETIME PRISON SENTENCE…FOR WHAT WAS SAID ON THE RADIO (16:00) 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 Wednesday.  Produced by InTown Media we welcome co...

Media Insultant 10.16.24 - We explain our hiatus plus some comments on what we missed. 16.10.2024

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 Dell Weaver & Keith Samuels offer comment...

MEDIA INSULTANT - 9.11.24 - Emma debuts and we cringe! TV continues to head for the cliff and is Local Media in free fall? 11.09.2024

EMMA IS CRINGEWORTHY? (4:55) TV GROUP REVENUE SHOWS THE WEAKNESS IN THE MODEL (10:40) LOCAL MEDIA IN FREE FALL OR CHICKEN LITTLE? (16:00) 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 Wednesday.  Produced by InTown Media we welcome comments at jackson@intownmed...

Media Insultant - 9.4.24 - TJ makes it to the Big Apple. Wanna buy a TV station? Black sports radio fails in Detroit and Runwaway Radio brings back a better day. 04.09.2024

TJ MAKES IT TO THE BIG TIME (1:12) PARAMOUNT MAY DUMP MAJOR TV STATIONS (6:55) BLACK SPORTS IN DETROIT DIES A QUICK DEATH (14:22) RUNAWAY RADIO IS GREAT! (19:35) 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 InTown Media we welcome comme...

MEDIA INSULTANT - 8.21.24 - Jimi Hendrix just wanted to play! Four FM stations in Phoenix for $3.5M? More downsizing...ad infinitum. 21.08.2024

JIMI HENDRIX JUST WANTED TO STAND IN THE BACK…AND PAT O’DAY LET HIM.  (13:40) JEFF TRUMPER SELLS HIS 4 STATION CLUSTER…BUT THE PRICE? (3:35) DOWNSIZE…AGAIN AND AGAIN. (16:00) 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 Wednesday.  Produced by InTown Media we...

Media Insultant - 8.14.24 - Bye bye WCBS. Radio's Q2 is more of the same. And the FOR SALE sign on WEPN is getting tattered. 14.08.2024

AMERICA’S ORIGINAL ALL-NEWS STATION IS GONE. (1:55) SECOND QUARTER IS LESS THAN THRILLING (17:55) WHY IS EMMIS’ WEPN STILL ON THE MARKET? (11:03) 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.  Produced by InTown Media we welcome comments at jackson@i...

Media Insultant - 8.7.24 - Olympics killing it on Peacock. Tough duty in Bagdad-By-The-Bay. And Redbox goes dark. 07.08.2024

ARE TV GM JOBS BECOMING MISSION IMPOSSIBLE? (7:40) ARE OTT PLATFORMS GO DARK. (5:22) THE OLYMPICS ON PEACOCK ARE A HIT,,,,? (15:25) 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 Samuels do this each Wednesday.  Produced by InTown Media we welcome comments at jackson@intownmedia.com...

Media Insultant - 7.31.24 Edition The Olympics are a hit. Meg Grriffin turns down MTV. Career suicide? Is Social Media about to put an end to your career? And Ed is back. Damn! 31.07.2024

NBC IS REAL HAPPY (2:15) DIDBOB PITMAN STAND IN THE WAY OF MEG GRIFFIN’S CAREER?(15:39) WILL YOUR LAST SOCIAL MEDIA POST COST YOU YOUR GIG? (12:00) HE'S BACK!  THE ED STOLZ DRAMA CONTINUES! (21:45) 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. ...

Media Insultant - 7.24.24 Edition - NextGen still a dud? New class for FM...for what? Bobby Bones makes bank! 24.07.2024

 A LITTLE FEEDBACK FROM A LISTENER…(1:01) A NEW FM CLASS WILL CREATE…MORE RADIO NOISE? (12:11) KEITH FINDS INTERESTING STORIES…(19:29) BOBBY BONES PROVES THE 1% RULE IN OUR BUSINESS.(6:20) 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 Keith Samuels do this each Wednesday.  Produced by In...

Media Insultant - 7.17.24 - How will the Chevron decision affect the FCC? The Paramount sale may turn into a shit show. CBS churn has started already. 17.07.2024

WE GET INTO THE WEEDS WITH DAVID OXENFORD. GOOD STUFF!  (4:56) IS CBS’S FUTURE VIABLE OR VULNERABLE. (18:00) MORE CHURN - AND THE DEAL HASN’T EVEN CLOSE. (21.04) 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 comme...

Media Insultant - 7.10.24 - Podcast growth again. WEPN for sale sign - nobody's lining up to buy! Radio listening respondent wanted! 10.07.2024

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.  Produced by InTown Media we welcome comments at jac...

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? 03.07.2024

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 Samuels do this each Wednesday.  Produced b...

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. 26.06.2024

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 InTown Media we welcome comments at jackson@intown...

Media Insultant - Special Edition - CRUNCH to revenue growth at your station. 19.06.2024

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 hire them to do so!   The video version -...

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! 12.06.2024

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 InTown Media we welcome comments at jackson@into...

Stern, the last tentpole for Sirius radio? Salem sells and we question! And CBS TV, now a footnote at Paramount? 29.05.2024

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 management.  Two media execs, Jackson Weaver and...

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? 22.05.2024

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 each Wednesday.  Produced by InTown Media we we...

Media Insultant - 5.15.24 Another Geeky Jackson story. Who needs new business? And if SInclair is selling, who's buying? 15.05.2024

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 Keith Samuels do this each Wednesday.  Produced...

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! 08.05.2024

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 Media we welcome comments at jackson@intownmedia....

Media Insultant 5.1.24 Temu, we never heard of you. To infinity and beyond. The FCC is back at it... 02.05.2024

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 welcome comments at jackson@intownmedia.com  Websi...

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? 24.04.2024

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, Jackson Weaver and Keith Samuels do this each Wednes...

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? 17.04.2024

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 Weaver and Keith Samuels do this each Wednesday. ...

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! 10.04.2024

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 each Wednesday.  Produced by InTown Media we welco...

Media Insultant 4.3.24 - More media commentary and headlines. 03.04.2024

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 Media we welcome comments at jackson@intownmedia....

Media Insultant - 3.20.24 The media podcast for radio & TV dudes. 20.03.2024

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 local sales and management.  Two media execs, Jacks...

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