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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Remember Bing...and Edge? They may be back in the game. Is your station's brand more important than your clients? Dumping TV to focus on radio ? 15.02.2023 26:33

SBS is out of TV...what about radio? How about branding your STATION...not just the studio?? Does Bing have game suddenly? Oh wait...what's BING? 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 commen...

Special Editon STREET VIEW. Better recruiting and retention of media sales people with special guest, Lucy Rice. 08.02.2023 29:35

In this special STREET VIEW Edition of Media Insultant, Jackson Weaver and Kieth Samuels have a fascinating talk with Lucy Rice, noted media recruiter and sales consultant. They talk about how to better recruit, pay and retain good sales people. Lucy offers insight into dealing with not enough appointments and how to better tap into creative solutions for clients. Media Insultant posts new epis...

Can KNX justify it's move to FM in Los Angeles? Are newspapers the next buyer pool for radio stations? What is Nexstar thinking? Short term we think. Media Insultant 2.1.23 01.02.2023 24:54

CAN ALL NEWS MOVE TO YOUNGER DEMOS WITH AN FM SIGNAL? WHAT IS NEXSTAR THINKING? IS THIS A NEW MODEL FOR RADIO STATION OWNERSHIP? Welcome to the only podcast/video blog that talks about all kinds of media…and the impact on local sales and management. Media Insultant is produced each Wednesday as Jackson Dell Weaver & Keith Samuels offer comments, ideas and sometimes snarky comments about the cu...

It's certainly illegal but a creative idea to monetize your AM stations! KCAL is CBS news in LA.? What does that mean? We try out ChatGPT! Wednesday 1.25.23 25.01.2023 23:47

WHY DOES SCRIPPS THINK A NEW REGIONAL SPORTS NETWORK MAKES SENSE? KCAL JUMPS INTO THE MORNING NEWS FRAY IN LA. WE ARE FASCINATED BY WHAT CHATGPT CAN DO. WHAT DO YOU THINK? AM RADIO IS ON IT'S LAST LEG...HERE'S AN INTERESTING WAY TO MONETIZE YOUR AM STATION. FAIR WARNING...IF YOU DO YOU'LL LIKELY GO TO JAIL! Media Insultant is produced each Wednesday as Jackson Dell Weaver &...

We try to clarify some points. Nielsen cuts deeper into the staff. More interesting changes in radio management. Media Insultant 1.17.23 17.01.2023 22:22

MORE CUTS AT NIELSEN. HOW CAN THEY LOSE THIS MUCH LEGACY KNOWLEDGE? WAS 'THE SCORE' WSCR REALLY THE OLD WCFL? SOME WIERD TIMING IN PERSONEL MOVES AT RADIO STATIONS. Welcome to the only podcast/video blog that talks about all kinds of media…and the impact on local sales and management. Media Insultant is produced each Wednesday as Jackson Dell Weaver & Keith Samuels offer comments,...

MEDIA INSULTANT - Friday Edition 1.13.23 Double up again at Audacy. Can Alpha bring in additional foriegn investors? Thursday Night football sags badly. 13.01.2023 20:20

AMAZON PRIME THURSDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL IS NOT KILLING IT! ALPHA MEDIA ASKS THE FCC TO WAIVE A RULE THAT MAKES NO SENSE. IT’S THE AUDACY WAY (AGAIN!)! Welcome to a new year and new episodes of Media Insultant. 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 radi...

What? Now you tell me that D-to-C isn't cool? Jackson has a Duke Wright story to tell. And filling in Rush's shoes is one tough job. Media Insultant Tuesday Ed. 1.10.23 10.01.2023 22:00

JACKSON HAS A DUKE WRIGHT STORY. D-TO-C USED TO BE THE RETAIL DARLING. LESS SO TODAY. FILLING THE SHOES OF THE 'RIGHT HAND OF GOD' IS PROVING DIFFICULT FOR DON BORGINO. We're back after our holiday break. Hope yours was restful and relaxing! Media Insultant is produced each Wednesday as Jackson Dell Weaver & Keith Samuels offer comments, ideas and sometimes snarky comments abou...

Happy New Year with Media Insultant - Nielsen cleans the C-suite...Dori Monson's death is a gobsmack. Media Insultant Friday Edition 1.6.22 06.01.2023 21:02

So a local on-air talent's death is stunning....to me! Nielsen cleans house and Netflix isn't doing well with dad supported channel. 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 benef...

OUR PREDICTIONS FOR WHAT MAY HAPPEN NEXT YEAR IN LOCAL MEDIA! Media Insultant for 12.27.22 27.12.2022 19:38

WE TAKE OUR SHOTS AT WHAT WILL BE SHAKING IN MEDIA NEXT YEAR. SEE WHAT YOU AGREE WITH OR NOT. AND HAPPY NEW YEAR! 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 and man...

TONY BOLLEN RETURNS WITH A MEDIA POEM FOR THE SEASON! Media Insultant 12.16.22 16.12.2022 10:54

We continue our annual Holiday peom tradition by calling on our staff poet lauriet (?) for his version this year. Happy Holidays from all of us at Media Insultant ! 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...

WHO AT IHEART THOUGHT THIS WAS A GOOD IDEA? RIP MR. PATTIZ. WE CHANGE OUR MINDS ON SAGA. Media Insultant Tuesday Edition 12.13.22 13.12.2022 19:07

WE CHANGE OUR MINDS ON WHETHER SAGA WILL BE SOLD. THE INDUSTRY MOURNS THE LOSS OF A REAL INNOVATOR. HEADS SHOULD ROLL OVER THIS DEBACLE AT IHEART...BUT THEY WON'T. Welcome to the only podcast/video blog that talks about all kinds of media…and the impact on local sales and management. Media Insultant is produced each Wednesday as Jackson Dell Weaver & Keith Samuels offer comments, ideas...

Media Insultant Street View Edition - the outlook for local car dealer advertising from Ed Steenman, Steenman Associates. 09.12.2022 19:41

We again welcome Ed Steenman who's Steenman Associates handles car dealers and groups out of his Seattle ad agency for a Street Views Edition of Media Insultants. We wanted to keep an eye on the rapidly changing auto advertising field for our listeners. Join us as Ed talks about everything from Ford Blue to excessive mark ups and the impact local media can have on dealer sales. Media Insul...

JEFF SMULYAN TALKS ABOUT HIS NEW BOOK - "NEVER RIDE A ROLLER COASTER UPSIDE DOWN!" Tuesday 12.6.22 06.12.2022 30:16

Jeff Smulyan and his legendary Emmis Communications have been argueably one of the most innovative broadcasters in the past 30 years. Sports radio, the urban Power formats in New York and LA, and NextRadio among many others. Now Jeff is releasing his book NEVER RIDE A ROLLER COASTER UPSIDE DOWN where he candidly talks about his ups and downs in the broadcast business. He also talks about how he...

AS PROMISED...WE ASKED ED STEENMAN, PROMINENT SEATTLE AGENCY GUY TO WALK US THROUGH THE COMPLICAITONS OF OVER-THE-TOP VIDEO. Media Insultant - Friday Edition 12.2.22 02.12.2022 23:39

We break format this week with a discussion with Ed Steenman of Steenman Associates about Over-The-Top video...how it's being sold locally and the impact on both local clients and media sales folks. 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 Media Insultant is produ...

DID FORECAST ROCK IT? A FINAL WORD ON DISNEY DEBACLE FOR LOCAL MANAGERS. SYMPATHIES FOR THE NET AFFILIATES! Media Insultant for Tuesday 11.29.22 29.11.2022 23:35

DISNEY CEO CHANGE IS HUGE BUZZ IN LA BUT IT OFFERS GOOD LESSONS FOR ALL OF US... FORECAST - THE RADIO INK EVENT - IS IT WASH, RINSE AND REPEAT? THE NETWORK CASH COWS ARE LEAVING TOWN... Welcome to the only podcast/video blog that talks about all kinds of media…and the impact on local sales and management. Media Insultant is produced each Wednesday as Jackson Dell Weaver & Keith Samuels offer...

MORE Q3 RADIO NUMBERS - IT'S NOT ALL BAD. WAS KGO'S PLUNGE INTO SPORTS BETTING RADIO A MISTAKE? Media Insultant for Friday 11.18.22 18.11.2022 20:05

AUDACY, BEASLEY AND TOWNSQUARE ALL REPORT Q3 NUMBERS. SOME BETTER THAN OTHERS... THE CALIFORNIA SPORTS BETTING INITIATIVES ALL FAILED . WHAT DOES THAT MEAN FOR KGO'S NEW SPORTS BETTING FORMAT? Welcome to the only podcast/video blog that talks about all kinds of media…and the impact on local sales and management. Media Insultant is produced each Wednesday as Jackson Dell Weaver & Keith...

Do we have too many Christmas music stations...or is it Holiday staitons? Those rabbit ears are coming back! What is QZVX? Media Insultant for Tuesday 11.15.22 15.11.2022 19:15

CURIOUS MINDS WANT TO KNOW...WHAT IS QZVX AND IS IT CONTAGIOUS? RABBIT EARS ARE COMING BACK AND THE CHANNEL CHOICE IS WAY MORE THAN WHEN YOU WERE A KID. HOW MANY STATIONS IN YOUR MARKET ARE GOING CHRISTMAS ALREADY? Welcome to the only podcast/video blog that talks about all kinds of media…and the impact on local sales and management. Media Insultant is produced each Wednesday as Jackson Dell Wea...

BREAK IN FORMAT...WE LOOK AT THE EARLY Q3 RESULTS FOR PUBLICLY TRADED RADIO. BUT NOT WITHOUT OPINION! Media Insultant 11.11.22 11.11.2022 13:05

NOT A DEEP DIVE, BUT A LOOK AT Q3 RADIO FINANCIALS FOR PUBLIC COMPANIES... 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 Insultant...

TWITTER LAYOFFS MAKE RADIO LOOK GOOD...BUT IT'S COLD COMFORT. WHAT IS IT? AMAZON AMP...WITH DJS OR WHAT? Media Insultant Tuesday Edition11.8.22 08.11.2022 14:46

We want to know what are 300 people are doing at Amazon's AMP which is suppposed to be a viral community based audio platform? You ain't seen firing till you've seen Twitter. Cold comfort for the radio biz! 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 th...

GORDON BURRELL SAYS WE NEED MORE DATA. BUT HOW TO GET IT? MEDIA DOUBLES UP ON MANAGEMENT. SCOTT SHANNON LEAVES WCBS-FM. Media Insultant Friday Ed. 11.4.22 04.11.2022 20:07

WE DISAGREE WITH GORDON BURRELL ABOUT DATA. HOW SMART IS THAT?? DOUBLING UP IN MORE MARKETS. SCOTT SHANNON EXITS WCBS-FM STAGE RIGHT. OR DOES HE? Welcome to the only podcast/video blog that talks about all kinds of media…and the impact on local sales and management. Media Insultant is produced each Wednesday as Jackson Dell Weaver & Keith Samuels offer comments, ideas and sometimes snarky...

HEADWINDS AT WTOP. OUR FAVORITE DRAMA KING IS BACK. SO LONG TO SCOTT SHANNON...OR NOT? Media Insultant Tuesday Edition 11.1.22 01.11.2022 16:11

AUDIENCE AND BILLING ARE DOWN AT WTOP. BUYOUT BEGIN. $15 MILLION FOR A SILENT VEGAS FM? SCOTT SHANNON LEAVES WCBS-FM BUT IS HE RETIRING? Welcome to the only podcast/video blog that talks about all kinds of media, in particular radio & TV…and the impact on local media sales and management. Media Insultant is produced each Wednesday as Jackson Dell Weaver & Keith Samuels offer comments,...

SPECIAL EDITION OF Media Insultant - Part two of our interview with Deliliah and her ventures in small town radio. 28.10.2022 24:06

We're back with the second of two parts of our interview with America's most successful female syndicated talent. Delilah! She talks about her journey back to the small Oregon coastal town of Reedsport where she is putting KDUN 1030AM back on the air and rejuvinating the stations relatationship with the community. Great story telling by the woman who weaves stories for 8 million liste...

Media Insultant SPECIAL EDITION - Delilah talks about her new passion buying the first radio station that employed her! 25.10.2022 23:57

This is part ONE of a TWO part SPECIAL EDITION of Media Insultant. A year ago the world famous Delila bought a small market radio station - proving you CAN go home. We talk to her about her struggles and passion for this radio station that first gave her a chance to be on-the-air. Media Insultant is produced each Wednesday as Jackson Dell Weaver & Keith Samuels offer comments, ideas and so...

We apparently were wrong again. Facebook still doing political advertising. Audacy has a way in SDO. Media Insultant for Friday 10.21.22 21.10.2022 21:07

NETFLIX LAUNCHES AD SUPPORTED PLATFORM THAT WE THOUGHT WOULD BE A DUDE. GUESS AGAIN! THE AUDACY WAY IN SAN DIEGO. LOOK WHO'S COMING TO FORECAST! 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 comment...

MUSIC RIGHT THUGS GET SERIOUS. NO BREAKS FOR NEWSPAPERS. IS Q4 LOOKING BAD FOR RADIO? Media Insultant Tuesday Edition10.18.22 18.10.2022 21:31

GLOBAL MUSIC RIGHTS TAKES RADIO TO COURT EVEN DIGITAL WON’T HELP…NEWSPAPERS. IS BEASLEY LAYOFF A CANARY IN THE MEDIA MINE SHAFT…? 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@intownme...