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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Autor

Jackson Weaver

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Business

Strona podcastu

intownmedia.buzzsprout.com

Ostatni odcinek

28 paź 2026

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Jacobs Media Techsurvey kicks some swagger out of radio. CTV advertising avails all over the place and Mr. Benedetti joins Qu and we're a bit perplexed. Media Insultant Tuesday Edition 5.24.22 24.05.2022 22:09

FRED IS SCARING THE FOLKS IN RADIO… MORE INVENTORY AS THE CTV FOLKS REALLY ROLL OUT ADVERTISING… WHAT IS MR. BENEDETTI UP TO? 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....

Will KROQ ever really rock LA again? Lots of jobs in major market Cox TV stations. The TV upfronts are here - but they'll never be the same. Media Insultant Friday Edition 5.20.22 20.05.2022 12:53

CAN THE LEGENDARY KROQ ROCK AGAIN? UPFRONTS USED TO BE A CELEBRATION…NOT NOW. MORE JOB OPENINGS IN MAJOR MARKET TV. 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 Webs...

Is KING 5 really beyond excited about this?? DIsney adds some sales people...why? Townsquare opens in Phoenix...but we're not sure why. Media Insultant Tuesday Edition 5.17.22 17.05.2022 15:23

THE DRAW OF THE SOUTHWEST FOR TOWNSQUARE MEDIA. THE MOUSE ADDS A NEW AUDIO SALES DEPARTMENT KING 5 GETS A LITTLE CARRIED AWAY WITH EXHUBERENCE! 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 j...

TEGNA has a pretty good idea, we think. The NAB Convention. Worthwhile? And Comcast and Charter team up for ...wait for it. A new OTT platform! Media Insultant for Friday 5.13.22 13.05.2022 21:21

DOES LOCAL TV OTT MAKE SENSE? NAB QUICK NOTES. HOW MANY MEDIA OPTIONS?? REALLY? 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 In...

Unbelievable! Ed Stolz tries to protect his three radio stations with an unbelievably arrogant reorg plan. OTA TV continues it's decline but the groups report a decent Q1. Go figure? This and more in Media Insultant for Tuesday 5.10.22 10.05.2022 20:32

ED STOLZ FILES AN UNBELIEVABLE RE-ORG PLAN FOR HIS RADIO GROUP. WHEN IS DOWN UP? THE TV GROUPS SEEM TO HAVE THAT DOWN. CBS IS #1 FOR THE 14TH YEAR WITH HALF THE AUDIENCE OF A DECADE AGO. 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. Produce...

Hacking prevention tips from the Dummy (me)! Illness hits a couple of great talents in Seattle Radio. Cumulus says, not this time to Warshaw. Media Insultant Friday Edition 5.6.22 06.05.2022 19:22

ILLNESS STRIKES A COUPLE OF GREAT TALENTS. WE GOT HACKED AND OFFER LESSONS! WE TOO HAVE OUR OPINIONS ON WHAT’S NEXT FOR CUMULUS… 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@intownmed...

We kick CNN+ when they are down, again! We don't want to buy Twitter but we do look at buying advertising on the site. And new patterns in the car biz. Media Insultant Tuesday Edition 5.3.22 03.05.2022 19:26

MAJOR CHANGES IN THE CUSTOMER BUYING PATTERN FOR AUTO BUYERS… A LITTLE MORE CLARITY ON THE MRC DEAL ON 8 NIELSEN MARKETS HOW HARD IS IT TO BUY TWITTER IF YOU’RE A LOCAL DUDE…? CNN+ SOME FURTHER THOUGHTS…. 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 an...

Whoops! We were hacked this week! But you can catch our podcast on Vimeo under the Media Insultant Showcase. Friday Edition 4.29.22 29.04.2022 1:08

Personnel changes in radio. MRC is on Nielsen about accuracy in 8 markets. And we are still in Palm Springs in the same studio for the first time in 3 years. Comments at 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 p...

We hardly knew ya! Bye to CNN+! Elon. We have a question for you. And who's top dog in the radio public CEO comp race? Media Insultant for Tuesday 4.22.22 26.04.2022 17:15

WE HARDLY KNEW YA! G’BYE TO CNN+ THE RADIO CEOS ARE TOO WELL COMPENSATED. ARE THEY…? ELON MUSK…HAVE YOU DONE THE MATH? Welcome to Media Insultant…the comments and opinions of two media guys - Jackson Weaver and Keith Samuels . They discuss all kinds of media from a management perspective. New episodes each Tuesday and Friday. A production of InTown Media with comments at jackson@intownmedia...

A tough busines just gets tougher. The NAB comes to Cumulus' defense. Is it warranted? And what COULD we do with the radio spectrum? Media Insultant for Friday April 22, 2022 22.04.2022 19:25

DOES THE NAB IGNORE THE LITTLE GUYS? IS RADIO JUST MUSIC AND NEWS? NEWSPAPERS - NOT GOING TO GET A BREAK. Welcome to Media Insultant…the comments and opinions of two media guys - Jackson Weaver and Keith Samuels . They discuss all kinds of media from a management perspective. New episodes each Tuesday and Friday. A production of InTown Media with comments at jackson@intownmedia.com . www. InT...

Is the Cumulus offer a fishing expedition or a hail Mary? What's Gordon Smith doing? Is there a future for Nextgen TV and your local EV charging station? Media Insulatant for Tuesday 4.19.22 19.04.2022 19:40

JEFF WARSHAW ROCKS THE RADIO WORLD WHAT IS GORDON SMITH DOING WITH BEASLEY? IS CHARGING STATION TV THE FUTURE FOR NEXTGEN Welcome to Media Insultant…the comments and opinions of two media guys - Jackson Weaver and Keith Samuels . They discuss all kinds of media from a management perspective. New episodes each Tuesday and Friday. A production of InTown Media with comments at jackson@intownmedia...

How big does a media company have to be? People shuffling in media. The NAB is back this month. So....? And more...Media Insultant for Friday April 15 15.04.2022 22:02

MEDIA PEOPLE ON THE MOVE… THE NAB CONVENTION IS BACK THIS MONTH….DO WE CARE ANYMORE? IS IT BIG BIG ENOUGH TO SURVIVE??… SADLY A HERITAGE AM SIGNAL WON’T BE BACK…FOR NOW. Welcome to Media Insultant…the comments and opinions of two media guys - Jackson Weaver and Keith Samuels . They discuss all kinds of media from a management perspective. New episodes each Tuesday and Friday. A production of I...

Alpha drops legendary KBAY AC format for...country! There are numerous radio stations 100 years old...but what about stations with the same local owners for 82 years? And...a great sales idea for your team. Media Insultant 4.12.22 12.04.2022 15:40

100 YEARS FOR A LEGENDARY STATION. THE BAY GETS A REPRIEVE ON COUNTRY. A GREAT SALES IDEA FOR YOUR AUTOMOTIVE TEAM. Welcome to Media Insultant…the comments and opinions of two media guys - Jackson Weaver and Keith Samuels . They discuss all kinds of media from a management perspective. New episodes each Tuesday and Friday. A production of InTown Media with comments at jackson@intownmedia.com...

Cox sells 18 TV stations not so long after buying them. Is the NFL not the coolest brand in town with their new streaming service? What will the sale of Nielsen mean to radio & TV stations? We'll discuss. Media Insultant for Friday April 8th. 08.04.2022 18:45

Welcome to Media Insultant…the comments and opinions of two media guys - Jackson Weaver and Keith Samuels . They discuss all kinds of media from a management perspective. New episodes each Tuesday and Friday. A production of InTown Media with comments at jackson@intownmedia.com . www. InTownMedia.com Media Insultant is produced each Wednesday as Jackson Dell Weaver & Keith Samuels offer...

SPECIAL EDITION! Ed Steenman with insider knowledge and advice on how to sell media into the automotive retail space. Just back from the annual NADA show Ed has great ideas and wisdom. MEDIA INSULTANT Special Edition 05.04.2022 27:05

Selling into the automotive space has become particularly tough. Not only has digital media poked holes in the traditional media's pot of gold, but the supply chain disruption and chip shortage have made dealers much less competitive and more profitable. In this SPECIAL EDITION of Media Insultant, we sit down with Ed Steenman of Steenman Associates to discuss the current state of the car/tr...

The Space Needle falls over! Stand alone. Die alone. The demise of single FM stations. Nathanson says linear TV is just about over. Is it really?? And, the Black News Channel bails. Media Insultant for Friday 4.1.22 01.04.2022 16:54

Reliving the day the Space Needle fell over! Linear TV is about kaput according to Nathanson. Is it really? Stand alone FM stations become harder to sustain. The Black News Channel is no more. Bummer. Welcome to Media Insultant…the comments and opinions of two media guys - Jackson Weaver and Keith Samuels . They discuss all kinds of media from a management perspective. New episodes each Tuesd...

The NAB is slaying dragons again protecting radio from the onslaught of music rights for performers. How good is the deal between Townsquare and Cherry Creek media? Media Insultant for Tuesday 3.29.22 29.03.2022 15:57

WHO COULD POSSIBLY BE AGAINST THE AMERICAN MUSIC FAIRNESS ACT? WHO? TOWNSQUARE PICKS UP CHERRY CREEK MEDIA. GOOD IDEA?? Welcome to Media Insultant…the comments and opinions of two media guys - Jackson Weaver and Keith Samuels . They discuss all kinds of media from a management perspective. New episodes each Tuesday and Friday. A production of InTown Media with comments at jackson@intownmedia....

Allen Media is back on the aggressive lawsuit path. Gannet has a data whoops that no one seems to care about. Peter Sook at Nexstar Media TV doubles down on NextGen TV. Media Insultant Friday Episode 3.25/22 25.03.2022 15:31

WHO’S ZOOMING WHO? BIG WHOOPS THAT NO ONE SEEMS TO CARE ABOUT. MORE NEXTGEN TV B.S. W elcome to Media Insultant…the comments and opinions of two media guys - Jackson Weaver and Keith Samuels . They discuss all kinds of media from a management perspective. New episodes each Tuesday and Friday. A production of InTown Media with comments at jackson@intownmedia.com . www. InTownMedia.com Medi...

Why does it take so long for major market radio stations to find GM's? Your favorite ratings service may soon have new owners. Does CNN+ make any sense...? Media Insultant for Tuesday March 22nd. 22.03.2022 18:19

WHY DOES IT TAKE SO LONG TO REPLACE GMs… NIELSEN ON THE BLOCK…SALES BLOCK THAT IS. WHAT’S CNN + ABOUT…? Welcome to Media Insultant…the comments and opinions of two media guys - Jackson Weaver and Keith Samuels . They discuss all kinds of media from a management perspective. New episodes each Tuesday and Friday. A production of InTown Media with comments at jackson@intownmedia.com . www. InTo...

Wendy...what went wrong? CBS TV station head Wendy McMahon makes no sense. iHeart is pitching you to SELL them your car! And the FCC slaps down Cumulus. Media Insultant for Friday 3.18.22 18.03.2022 20:08

IHEART WANTS TO BUY YOUR CAR. NOT YOUR RADIO, YOUR CAR! THE FCC TELLS CUMULUS TO PUT ON THEIR BIG BOY PANTS… WE CAN’T BELIEVE WHAT CBS TV STATIONS HEAD WENDY MCMAHON SAYS! Welcome to Media Insultant…the comments and opinions of two media guys - Jackson Weaver and Keith Samuels . They discuss all kinds of media from a management perspective. New episodes each Tuesday and Friday. A production of...

Tears for Ukraine...a moving video from Radio Ink. Famed sports station moves to FM and we move to Friday's from Thursday podcast. Media Insultant for Tuesday 3.15.22 15.03.2022 16:36

BACK FROM SPRING BREAK AND WE MOVE TO FRIDAY’S RADIO INK DOES A CREATIVE TRIBUTE TO THE STRUGGLES OF UKRAINE. AM TAKES ANOTHER BLOW AS A MAJOR SPORTS STATION MOVES TO FM. Welcome to Media Insultant…the comments and opinions of two media guys - Jackson Weaver and Keith Samuels . They discuss all kinds of media from a management perspective. New episodes each Tuesday and Friday. A production of...

Still working their way back to 2019 - Q4 radio reports are in. The girl from Oshkosh makes it to the Country Music Hall of Fame. And Cox buys 2 small market TV stations...just not sure why. Media Insultant Thursday Edition 3.3.22 03.03.2022 19:04

RADIO REPORT CARDS FOR Q4 ARE IN…NOT BAD. NOT GREAT EITHER. SHE’S IN THE COUNTRY MUSIC HALL OF FAME. THE SMALLER GROUP OPERATORS ARE GOING AWAY… Welcome to Media Insultant…the comments and opinions of two media guys - Jackson Weaver and Keith Samuels . They discuss all kinds of media from a management perspective. New episodes each Tuesday and Thursday. A production of InTown Media with comme...

TEGNA finally succumbs to Soo Kim and sells! We think we have some ideas for Audacy's sales issues but doubt they are listening. And the Stolz saga continues. Media Insultant for Tuesday 3.1.22 01.03.2022 17:18

WE HUMBLY OFFER AUDACY ADVICE…WELL MAYBE NOT SO HUMBILY! THE ED STOLZ SHOW CONTINUES KIM HAS GOTTEN HIS WISH WITH TEGNA. WILL HE REGRET IT? Welcome to Media Insultant…the comments and opinions of two media guys - Jackson Weaver and Keith Samuels . They discuss all kinds of media from a management perspective. New episodes each Tuesday and Thursday. A production of InTown Media with comments a...

And introducing the new Paramount Media...formerly known as...? Could it be...? The Tiffany network - home of Cronkite, Rather and Thomas may be up for sale. Hats off to a great radio guy.. Media Insultant Thursday Edition 2.24.22 24.02.2022 15:35

BYE BYE TO VIACOM COULD THE TIFFANY NEWS NETWORK BE FOR SALE? SALUTE TO RAY QUINN… Welcome to Media Insultant…the comments and opinions of two media guys - Jackson Weaver and Keith Samuels . They discuss all kinds of media from a management perspective. New MUSepisodes each Tuesday and Thursday. A production of InTown Media with comments at jackson@intownmedia.com . www. InTownMedia.com Med...

Byron Allen may pick up ...no not a TV station - but a football team! The Super Bowl was just that. But the Olympics disappoint everyone - in particular NBC. 22.02.2022 16:10

WE ALL LOVE SHINNY NEW OBJECTS UNLESS IT’S A DISTRACTION THE SUPER BOWL DELIVERS BIG TIME BUT THE OLYMPICS? NOT SO MUCH Welcome to Media Insultant…the comments and opinions of two media guys - Jackson Weaver and Keith Samuels . They discuss all kinds of media from a management perspective. New MUSepisodes each Tuesday and Thursday. A production of InTown Media with comments at jackson@intownme...