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

Episodes

We aren't alone. Shelly Palmer agrees with our assessment of NextGen TV. Late night TV has a hell of a story. And the Top 30 TV groups are doing fine...for the time being. Welcome to Media Insultant for Tuesday 1.11.22. 11.01.2022 18:48

HEY - SHELLY PALMER AGREES WITH US! NEXTGEN TV IS A DUD… WE LOVE THE CNN/HBO SPECIAL ON LATE NIGHT TV. THE TOP 30 TV GROUPS ARE REVEALED…THE BIG GET BIGGER…AND THE REST…? Welcome to Media Insultant. Hosted by Jackson Weaver and Keith Samuels, two media execs who offer their opinions and ideas each week on Tuesday and Thursday about all media - digital to radio and TV. So welcome to the Tuesday E...

Suddenly we want it to be 2019! WTOP is tops in billing...again! AM stations continue to sign off the air...and that's OK with us. Media Insultant Thursday Edition for 1.6.22 Happy New Year. 06.01.2022 17:57

RADIO ACHES FOR IT TO BE 2019 ALL OVER AGAIN. TOP BILLING RADIO STATIONS IN 2020 - IT WAS A TERRIBLE YEAR. NEW YEAR STARTS OFF WITH MORE PERSONNEL CHANGES Welcome to Media Insultant. Hosted by Jackson Weaver and Keith Samuels, two media execs who offer their opinions and ideas each week on Tuesday and Thursday. They are offer opinions and conversation about all media - digital to radio and TV. ...

So long to KOMO calls on radio. How much money did Disney lose? Beasley runs into trouble in Las Vegas with the FCC. Welcome to Media Insultant for Tuesday 1.4.22 04.01.2022 20:22

BEASLEY BITTEN WITH EAS FINE - $20k WORTH DISNEY FINALLY GETS OUT OF AM RADIO AND ONLY LOSES $101M! LOTUS SHIFTS…BUT NOT ALL THAT MUCH IN SEATTLE .Welcome to a brand new year of Media Insultant. Hosted by Jackson Weaver and Keith Samuels, two media execs who offer their opinions and ideas each week on Tuesday and Thursday. They are Not Consultants ….NO they are Media Insultants - So welcome t...

It's a Wonderful List...our Holiday poem from Tony Bollen. A unique twist on the holidays from the POV of a media sales exec. Media Insultant 12.21.21 Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! 21.12.2021 12:55

In the spirit of the season the Media Insultant welcomes Tony Bollen with a memorable version of "It's a Wonderful List" where George Bailey radio sales exec has an existential struggle with his career. A takeoff of the movie "It's a Wonderful Life"...you'll love this poem and might even take away a feeling of gratitude and grace. Thanks to Tony for takin...

We keep asking and no one gives us a good answer. What's the value of NextGen TV? Is WTOP GM Joel Oxley being held against his will? Media Insultant for Thursday 12.16.21 where this week we take a deep dive into NextGen TV. 16.12.2021 15:55

WE PICK ON NEXGEN TV AGAIN...BUT THIS TIME WE USE THEIR OWN WORDS... LOOKS LIKE WTOP’S JOEL OXLEY IS BEING HELD HOSTAGE...REALLY! Welcome to the only media centric vlgo/podcast with opinions and comments. Media Insultant is hosted by media execs Jackson Weaver and Keith Samuels. We aren’t Media Consultants but we are Media Insultants - So welcome to the Thursday, December the 16th Episode of...

Under the bus ya go! Who threw Cox under it? Lee is under assault from Alden and LA is no longer a competitive CHR market. Media Insultant Tuesday Edition 12.14.21 14.12.2021 19:14

THE LEE NEWSPAPERS MAY BE THE LAST OF THE SURVIVORS… THE PARTY IS OVER IN LA...ANOTHER BLOW FOR AM RADIO? THE FCC SLAPS COX RADIO OVER THE SALE OF FL STATIONS...AND WHAT DOES NEW YORK HAVE TO DO WITH FM VALUES IN FLORIDA?? Welcome to the only Vlog/podcast to examine and offer opinions on the world of media. Jackson Weaver and Keith Samuels get together each Tuesday and Thursday to spout ideas and...

Buzzfeed IPO disaster - is this indicative of what ad supported media will look like? Ever wonder about LPTV? So have we. Churn of people in media - this used to be a good profession. 09.12.2021 16:52

· WHAT’S UP WITH ALL THE CHURN IN SEATTLE MEDIA? · LPTV IS A SECRETLY PROFITIABLE BUSINESS…WEREN’T WE SURPRISED! · BUZZFEED IPO IS A DISASTER.. Welcome to the only Vlog/podcast to examine and offer opinions on the world of media. Jackson Weaver and Keith Samuels get together each Tuesday and Thursday to spout ideas and opinions about the media space. This is the Thursday Edi...

Coming soon! More ads on Audacy Alt Rock stations. Ed Stolz throws another hail-mary to keep his radio stations. And is CEO of SInclair actually lying to investors? Media Insultant for Tuesday 12.7.21 07.12.2021 16:15

· RADIO IS GOING COMMERCIAL FREE…OK, JUST KIDDING, BUT AUDACY IS DOING JUST THE OPPOSITE…… · ED STOLZ PULLS THE BK TRICK IN HOPES OF KEEPING HIS STATION · HAS SINCLAIR CEO CHRIS RIPLEY BEEN LYING OR MISLEADING INVESTORS…? Welcome to the only Vlog/podcast to examine and offer opinions on the world of media. Jackson Weaver and Keith Samuels get together each Tuesday and Thursda...

Is Hybrid radio the way to get the audience back in-car? Gray exits NewsOn and owner Sinclair says, so what! SBS playing hardball trying to force Cox into selling. Media Insultant for Thursday 12.2.21 Welcome 02.12.2021 18:27

· THE OTT LOCAL TV NEWS SITES ARE GETTING INTO A BIT OF A TRAFFIC JAM… · IS SBS PLAYING HARDBALL TRYING TO BUY WPYO IN ORLANDO? · IS HYBRID RADIO A SAVIOUR OR JUST THE LATEST LIGHT AT THE END OF THE TUNNEL… Welcome to the only Vlog/podcast to examine and offer opinions on the world of media. Jackson Weaver and Keith Samuels get together each Tuesday and Thursday to spout idea...

The FCC has added more full power TV stations to their allocation table. We think it's crazy? Or are we missing something. Media Insultant for Tuesday 11.30.21 30.11.2021 17:51

· IF I GET CONNED, IS IT THE RADIO STATION’S FAULT? · PREDICTABLE MOVES AT BONNEVILLE AND AUDACY · THE FCC’S LATEST FUND RAISING IDEA. Welcome to the only Vlog/podcast to examine and offer opinions on the world of media. Jackson Weaver and Keith Samuels get together each Tuesday and Thursday to spout ideas and opinions about the media space. All our shows are on Vimeo (video...

Holiday Repeat - Media Sales Recruiting with Lucy Rice. How to find and develop sales people in this tough environment. 23.11.2021 24:01

When we first aired this interview last fall this interview created a big audience for Media Insultant. In this discussion we meet one of the big challenges of the media business – how to recruit and retain good sales people. A 90 day draw and the phone book no longer work very well…and we interview noted recruiter and sales trainer Lucy Rice to find out what does work. We promise you’ll get so...

Drama at the local sports station - of course! A new OTT for the smaller guys who don't have their own Pluto or Stirr. This is Media Insultant for Thursday 11.18.21 18.11.2021 17:51

· WHAT IS VUit AND SHOULD YOU CARE EITHER WAY? · SMALL STATION SPORTS DRAMA IN ST. LOUIS. Welcome to the only media centric podcast (well that we can find!) focused on traditional media as well as digital and lately the Meta-Verse. Each Tuesday & Thursday Jackson Weaver and Keith Samuels two experienced and opinionated media execs offer their take on the business. This is the T...

Have local TV stations hit their breaking point with their networks? iHeart loses a big investor...but we don't understand the math. Cumulus really goes over the top with language on their Q3 conference call. This is Media Insultant for Tuesday 11.16.2 16.11.2021 16:04

· TV BROADCASTERS PLEAD WITH THE FCC TO SAVE THEM FROM THEIR OWN NETWORKS. · CUMULUS BLOVIATES AND WE DON’T UNDERSTAND! · IT WASN’T A DIVORCE…BUT IT WASN’T UNPLEASANT…IHEART SAYS GOODBYE TO AN INVESTOR… Welcome to the only media centric podcast (well that we can find!) focused on traditional media as well as digital and lately the Meta-Verse. Each Tuesday & Thursday Jacks...

We bring in the big guns to explain why the country format doesn't work in NYC as John Shomby joins us. ANd the Q3 numbers for media are more blah, blah, blah...right? 11.11.2021 24:04

· WE WONDER WHY COUNTRY DOESN’T WORK IN NY AND BRING IN AN EXPERT… · Q3 RESULTS ARE IN…MORE BLAH, BLAH, BLAH · IS THAT CHRISTMAS MUSIC…? ALREADY…? Welcome to the only Vlog/podcast to examine and offer opinions on the world of media. Jackson Weaver and Keith Samuels get together each Tuesday and Thursday to spout ideas and opinions about the media space. Keith and Jackson...

Tribute to Ralph Guild and his radio legacy. We tapped one of the businesses great storytellers, Erica Farber to talk about Ralph and what it was like working with him. This is a SPECIAL EDITION of Media Insultant for Tuesday Novermber 9th. 09.11.2021 18:36

A SPECIAL TRIBUTE EDITION OF MEDIA INSULTANT – LAST WEEK A PIONEER IN THE RADIO MEDIA LANDSCAPE DIED. RALPH GUILD AT 93 - AND TODAY WE WANTED TO CELEBRATE HIS LIFE WITH A COUPLE OF ANECDOTAL STORIES FROM ERICA FARBER – FORMER PUBLISHER OF RADIO & RECORDS, NOW HEAD OF THE RAB…BUT BEFORE THAT SPENDING YEARS WORKING WITH RALPH AS THEY BUILT INTERP INTO AN INNOVATIVE AND POWERFUL NATIONAL REP FI...

Are we ready for the Meta-vers? Do we even care? Radio Geek alert - Jackson wants to know why country doesn't work in NYC. And Bonneville, known as one of the last stable radio operators has openings. Or do they. For Thursday November 4th this is Medi 04.11.2021 16:07

Welcome to the only media centric video and audio podcast, MEDIA INSULTANT. We focus on the trends and people in the traditional media business as well as emerging digital media. Jackson Weaver and Keith Samuels, a couple of opinionated media execs give their opinion and ideas – some of which actually make sense. Today: · FACEBOOK IS NOW META. WHO CARES? · RADIO GEEK JACKSON WANT...

Media Insultant - Tuesday Edition 11.2.21 Is Bongino on his way out already? Audacy comes up with new brand for newly purchased tech stack addition. Stepping aside is a blow to more than just Eric Ferguson at MIX in Chicago. 02.11.2021 18:03

Welcome to the only media centric video and audio podcast, MEDIA INSULTANT. We focus on the trends and people in the traditional media business as well as emerging digital media. Jackson Weaver and Keith Samuels, a couple of opinionated media execs give their opinion and ideas – some of which actually make sense. Today…. · BLOWING UP HIS CUMULUS CONTRACT? MAYBE…. · AN ENHANCED TE...

Media Insultant - Special Edition - What's going on with auto advertising for media sales people? Special Edition with auto ad agency exec Ed Steenman. 28.10.2021 35:15

NO AUTO SHOWROOMS IN THE FUTURE? I S VIDEO THE BEST PLATFORM FOR CAR DEALERS? AMAZON IS GETTING INTO THE CAR BUSINESS…OR IS IT? With this SPECIAL EDITION of Media Insultant we hope to bring some clarity to the car business for media sales people with our SPECIAL EDITION guest - long time auto agency exec Ed Steenman of Steenman Associates. Video version is posted on Vimeo - under Jackson Weave...

Media Insultant - Tues Edition - 10.26.21 There's sexual troubles in the Windy City. Survey Monkey stumbles with rebrand (IOHO) and NexGen TV is just easy to pick on! 26.10.2021 14:28

Welcome to the only media centric video and audio podcast, MEDIA INSULTANT. We focus on the trends and people in the traditional media business as well as emerging digital media. Jackson Weaver and Keith Samuels, a couple of opinionated media execs give their opinion and ideas – some of which actually make sense. This week: · IN THE AGE OF ‘ME-TOO’ HOW DOES THIS STILL HAPPEN? · NE...

Media Insultant - Thur Edition 10.21.21 Extra cash for IBA members - talk with Ron Stone. For so long Nielsen was the benchmark. Is it still? 21.10.2021 22:01

Welcome to the only media centric video and audio podcast, MEDIA INSULTANT. We focus on the trends and people in the traditional media business as well as emerging digital media. Jackson Weaver and Keith Samuels, a couple of opinionated media execs give their opinion and ideas – some of which actually make sense. This week: · AN EXTRA CASH GIVEAWAY FOR IBA MEMBERS · IS NIELSEN ST...

Media Insultant - Tuesday Edition 10.19.21 A gracious tribute to a NW media lady of class. SInclair is on the edge of a hackers disaster. If Audacy needs to raise $40M what are they doing with it...? 19.10.2021 16:14

Welcome to the only media centric video and audio podcast, MEDIA INSULTANT. We focus on the trends and people in the traditional media business as well as emerging digital media. Jackson Weaver and Keith Samuels, a couple of opinionated media execs give their opinion and ideas – some of which actually make sense. This week: · SINCLAIR WOLLOPED BY HACKERS · AUDACY GOES FURTHER INT...

Media Insultant - Thursday Edition - Govy money for local journalism? What do you spend 5 hours a day doing?? Jackson gets called out! 14.10.2021 15:56

Welcome to the only media centric video and audio podcast, MEDIA INSULTANT. We focus on the trends and people in the traditional media business as well as emerging digital media. Jackson Weaver and Keith Samuels, a couple of opinionated media execs give their opinion and ideas – some of which actually make sense. This week: · LOCAL JOURNALIST AT THE GOVERNMENT TROUGH? · JACKSON I...

Media Insultant - Tuesday Edition - 10.12.21 Bond. James Bond to the rescue? What the Hell happened in NYC with the Mediaco stations? Just another week in paradise for Facebook. NOT! 12.10.2021 17:27

Welcome to the only media centric video and audio podcast, MEDIA INSULTANT. We focus on the trends and people in the traditional media business as well as emerging digital media. Jackson Weaver and Keith Samuels, a couple of opinionated media execs give their opinion and ideas – some of which actually make sense. This week: · WILL A SHAKEN MARTINI SAVE THE THEATER BUSINESS? · RUM...

Media Insultant - Thur Ed 10.7.21 - Who dropped the Baby Ruth in the punchbowl? Does Tegna even want to sell? Stalling now. Those big radio advertisers aren't really big radio advertisers 07.10.2021 15:48

Welcome to the only media centric video and audio podcast, MEDIA INSULTANT. We focus on the trends and people in the traditional media business as well as emerging digital media. Jackson Weaver and Keith Samuels, a couple of opinionated media execs give their opinion and ideas – some of which actually make sense. This week: · BABY RUTH IN THE PUNCH BOWL. · WHO’S IN FOR A DEAL WIT...

Media Insultant Tuesday Edition 10.5.21 The media meltdown of the year. Ozy explodes! A small market radio station story and Spotify creates a new competitor for local media. 05.10.2021 15:04

Welcome to the only media centric video and audio podcast, MEDIA INSULTANT. We focus on the trends and people in the traditional media business as well as emerging digital media. Jackson Weaver and Keith Samuels, a couple of opinionated media execs give their opinion and ideas – some of which actually make sense. This week: · MELTOWN OF THE YEAR! · SPOTIFY GOES AFTER MOM-N-POPS!...