Jackson Weaver

Media Insultant

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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

Ostatni odcinek

28 paź 2026

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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. 13.03.2024 32:25

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

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. 06.03.2024 18:24

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

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! 28.02.2024 27:35

“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 offer comments, ideas and sometimes snarky...

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. 21.02.2024 25:52

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@intownmedia.com Website www.intownmedia.com Med...

Hulu For Sports? Super Taylor Bowl Comments and AI for radio. Really? Media Insultant 2.14.24 14.02.2024 25:36

SUPER BOWL DISAGREEMENTS! AI. WHAT’S IT GOING TO DO FOR RADIO? T HEY 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 InTown Media we welcome comments at jackson@in...

Media Insultant - 2.7.24 Jackson resists arrest. The NFL Pisses many people off. iHeart reorg...again! And what''s new with Audacy ?? 07.02.2024 23:53

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

Media Insultant - 1.31.24 New sheriff in town. For the FCC it's still 1965 and what's up with the World Series? 31.01.2024 25:26

NEW SHERIFF IN TOWN IS HANDING OUT FINES! (6:30) R ETRO REGULATION. IT’S 1965 ACCORDING TO THE FCC. (13:18) WHAT HAPPENED TO THE AUDIENCE FOR THE WORLD SERIES? (20:00) W elcome 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 - 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... 24.01.2024 22:58

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

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. 17.01.2024 18:14

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) W elcome 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 Med...

Media Insultant - Predictions and Prognostications Episode 1.10.2024 10.01.2024 32:34

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, ideas and sometimes snarky comments abou...

Media Insultant - Holiday Media Special with Tony Bollen's version of the Night Before Christmas 06.12.2023 9:41

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 10th...till then everyone have a Merry and...

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) 29.11.2023 29:38

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…yes, the final chapter finally. (24:45) Welcome to...

MEDIA INSULTANT - 9.27.23 Last edition before our medical leave! 27.09.2023 27:19

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 impact on local sales and management. Two media...

MEDIA INSULTANT - 9.20.23 - The cable eco-system is crumbling. A great Ya Can't Make This Shit Up" story...and more 20.09.2023 27:18

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 Samuels do this each Wednesday. Pr...

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) 13.09.2023 32:35

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

SPECIAL EDITION - AM radio. What does the future hold for the oldest of our electronic media? 06.09.2023 17:44

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 community. Welcome to the only podcast/video blog that...

SPECIAL EDITION - Media Insultant. We review Q2 radio financials. All we can say is GRIM! (5:17) And Jackson discusses his health issues (:35) 30.08.2023 28:54

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 Wednesday. Produced by InTown Media we welcome comment...

Media Insultant 7.26.23 - Another story. Doing mornings in Baltimore AND Seattle? Ralph Nader to the rescue and more Personnel with Keith. 26.07.2023 29:45

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

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) 19.07.2023 27:58

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 Weaver and Keith Samuels do this each Wednesday...

Special Summer Edition of Media Insultant - we tell a few stories! 12.07.2023 17:57

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 that is relevent or beneficial to media sales...

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) 28.06.2023 26:53

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

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 21.06.2023 26:33

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 InTown Media we welcome comments at jackso...

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) 14.06.2023 24:10

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 Wednesday. Produced by InTown Media we welcome co...

Jackson's Ike & Tina Turner story! Ford backs off...but what is the future for AM radio? And the TEGNA deal is killed by politics. MEDIA INSULTANT 6.7.23 07.06.2023 25:23

RIP THE TEGNA/STANDARD DEAL. IS BYRON ALLEN IN THE WINGS WAITING? JACKSON HAS A GREAT STORY ABOUT HIS TIME WITH IKE & TINA TURNER! IS SUBSCRIPTION RADIO COMING TO YOUR NEXT CAR? 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...

MEDIA INSULTANT - 5.31.23 - TOO SOON FOR AUDACY'S OBIT & THE END OF A MEDIA ERA? 31.05.2023 25:42

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 We...