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

Media Insultant 5.24.23 THE ED STOLZ RADIO STATION DRAMA GETS WIERDER! AND WE TIP OUR HATS TO SAM ZELL . 24.05.2023 23:35

JUST WHEN YOU THOUGHT YOU'D HEARD EVERYTHING....(3:07) SAM ZELL PROVIDED CAPITAL THAT CHANGED THE RADIO BUSINESS FOREVER (14:55) 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 welcome comments at jackson@intownmedia.c...

Media Insultant - 5.17.23 RIP Mike Fowler - we'll miss you! Radio has to be on the streaming wagon A new look at the Top 10 radio groups 17.05.2023 25:55

RIP TO OUR GOOD FRIEND MIKE FOWLER. ( 4:25) STREAMING IS BOTH RADIO'S BIGGEST THREAT AND GREATEST OPPORTUNITY. (9:49) KEITH TAKES A NEW LOOK AT THE TOP 10 RADIO GROUPS. (18:02) 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 Me...

DEBACLE LESSONS 2:28 TOP 10 RADIO 4:25 SINCLAIR DUMPING NEWS 11:48 CBS DUMPS CW 14:53 10.05.2023 26:45

FINAL QUARTER FOR ESPN RADIO? TOP 10 IN RADIO…JUST HANGING ON! SINCLAIR DUMPS ENTIRE NEWS DEPARTMENTS…. 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.co...

SPECIAL EDITION - Media Insultant - we talk to auto agency guru Ed Steenman. How is the current market and how does it effect media sales efforts. If you sell media and call on car dealers, you MUST listen. 5.3.23 03.05.2023 24:28

This is Media Insultant - in addition to our regular comments and opinions…our special editions delve into some deeper content. Today we bring back Ed Steenman of Steenman Associates to discuss the auto sector and how media sales execs can maximize their revenue and service to their auto clients. Media Insultant is produced each Wednesday as Jackson Dell Weaver & Keith Samuels offer comments...

WHY IS HEARST PAYING SO MUCH? DID BYRON ALLEN GET THE TEGNA SALE KILLED? KPNW IS OFF TO A SLOOOW START! Media Insultant 4.26.23 26.04.2023 27:37

IS THIS NEW FORMAT LAYING A PROVERBIAL EGG? COULD POLITICS HAVE KILLED THE TEGNA/STANDARD DEAL? WHY WOULD HEARST PAY SO MUCH…? PLUS...KEITH HAS SOME THOUGHTS ON PERSONEL CHANGES1 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 commen...

ChatGPT is killing. Why is no one else stunned by this sales price? What can a Tucson AM station teach us...? 17.04.2023 26:14

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 current media landscape. They focus on radio and TV primarily - but also any media that is relevent or beneficial to media sales an...

RADIO SLIPS PAST TV ON DELIVERY. DOES ANYONE CARE? AUDACY 2022 TOTALS ARE CHALLENGING. BOB & RICH SEND A CUTE NOTE TO THE STAFF. 22.03.2023 25:22

RADIO NOW OUTREACHES ….TV! BUT DOES IT MATTER? IDES OF MARCH MEANT DEBT RELIEF FOR ANCIENT ROMANS…WHAT DOES IT MEAN FOR AUDACY? IHEART CUTS EVERYTHING BUT EXEC COMP. THE C SUITE REMAINS ISOLATED. 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 Sa...

Why are AM radio towers falling more these days? Ed Stolz may finally be finished in court. Headwinds? So the Q4 CEO's all say.... 15.03.2023 25:06

Welcome to the only podcast/video blog that talks about all kinds of media…and the impact on local sales and management. This edition is Wednesday 3.15.23 . 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 re...

A FIRST! FORMAT REVEAL IN PSP. DOES THE FCC REALLY NEED TO BE IN TEGNA'S BUSINESS? A WORD OF WISDOM FROM STEVE JOBS. 08.03.2023 25:41

Welcome to the only podcast/video blog that talks about all kinds of media…and the impact on local media sales and management. 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...

A personal story of charactor. ChatGTP is taking over the world! Or at least radio. And just to keep you awake, Ed Stolz is back in court. 01.03.2023 23:34

Who's back in town? No Bull in Seattle. As Bally's Sports goes into BK, what's that mean for team revenue? 22.02.2023 27:33

HUBBARD EXECUTES A MAJOR FORMAT FLIP DIAMOND SPORTS PENDING BANKRUPTCY SENDS TEAMS INTO A TIZZY. KEITH'S FORMER NEIGHBOR RYAN HEADS BACK TO THE WEST COAST 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...

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...