Jackson Weaver

Media Insultant

Business EN ↓ 311 episodes

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 pick on Cumulus, a bit. One Toke Over the Line may be coming to your market. And Spotify has to make money! Media Insultant Friday 7.15.22 15.07.2022 21:46

REEFER MADNESS REVENUE! COMING SOON? TO GET TO $100B EVERYONE HAS TO CARRY THE LOAD…EVEN MUSICIANS… WE DON’T WANT TO PICK ON CUMULUS…BUT WE DO! 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...

SHOCKING! FCC INCREASES FEES! AMAZING! NAB & CTA IN GENUINE PISSING MATCH. HOW TACKY! AND CAN SOCIAL MEDIA PAY? Media Insultant for Tuesday 7.12.22 11.07.2022 20:01

HEY FCC!! IT’S 2022! GET A GRIP! SOCIAL MEDIA. WHAT A WASTE OF TIME. MAYBE? ALLY’S NO MORE…NAB & CTA GET THE KNIVES OUT! 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...

CUMULUS SAYS NO. AGAIN! DOES HUBBARD HAVE ISSUES IN SEATTLE? AMAZON IS ABOUT TO JUMP INTO THE LOCAL MEDIA MIX. YIKES! Media Insultant for Friday 7.8.22 08.07.2022 21:21

CUMULUS - WHY DOES JEFF WANT IT? HUBBARD SPREADS THE MANAGEMENT. AMAZON IS ABOUT TO TAKE A BITE OUT OF LOCAL MEDIA BUDGETS…BETTER GET READY! 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 ja...

An indepth look at the media space from an ad agency point of view. SPECIAL EDITION of Media Insultant with Ed Steenman. 01.07.2022 28:24

Why does radio lead with it’s chin? Is OTT surpassing traditional TV at the agency level? Is Social media necessary for all clients? We delve into some real interesting media discussions from the agency point of view. Very interesting for anyone in the business of selling media. Our discussion is with Ed Steenman of Steenman Associates a long time ad agency in Seattle with deep experience in...

AUDACY CAN HELP YOU FIND A WAY TO GET A NEW SILENCER FOR YOUR AK47. WHY IS KIM GUTHRIE BACK IN THE BIZ? LINE UP TO SELL NETFLIX IS FORMING ON THE RIGHT. Media Insultant for 6.28.22 Tuesday Edition 28.06.2022 22:21

FINALLY - A PLACE TO BUY MY SILENCER! THANKS AUDACY! UNRETIREMENT? WHY? NETFLIX IS SERIOUS ABOUT SALES! 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.in...

Cox & SBS in a pissing match. We explain what the images in our video open are and some early ideas on how to deal with the coming recession. Media Insultant for Friday 6.24.22 24.06.2022 22:53

GETTING AHEAD OF THE NEXT RECESSION. COX & SBS GET IN A TANGLE JUST DAYS AFTER CLOSING. WHAT ARE THOSE IMAGES IN THE VIDEO OPEN OF OUR SHOW? 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...

Emmis exits the stage. Sad day for radio. Fraud. More fraud in CTV and digtial. Who will you ever believe? You won't want to hear this, but Facebook says you're wasting your time. 21.06.2022 21:48

A GREAT BROADCASTER LEAVES THE STAGE… YOU’VE GOT TO BE KIDDING! MORE FRAUD IN DIGITAL. YOU HAVE PROBABLY BEEN WASTING YOUR TIME AND MONEY ON SOCIAL POSTINGS… 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...

Media Insultant SPECIAL EDITION - Meet Brad Fuhr, owner of the successful LGBTQ radio station KGAY. 17.06.2022 21:23

We interview Brad Fuhr owner of KGAY 106.5 in Palm Springs. Brad has successfully melded his online digital product, The Gay Desert Guide with a KGAY to create a very viable multiplatform tool. His experience with lifestyle radio is most impressive and plenty to learn. Feedback anytime at Jackson@InTownMedia.com. www. InTownMedia.com Media Insultant is produced each Wednesday as Jackson Del...

Media Insultant - Tuesday Edition - 6.14.22 How much fraud can marketers take? Apparently a lot. WIll NextGen in car add value? The auto biz may never be the same. 14.06.2022 17:47

OUR AUTO DUDE, ED STEENMAN IS RIGHT AGAIN…THE CAR CATEGORY WILL BE DOWN FOR SOME TIME. DOES NETGEN TV OFFER VALUE IN-CAR? WHEN WILL FRAUD BECOME TOO MUCH FRAUD EVEN FOR MARKETERS? 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 I...

Media Insultant - Friday Edition 6.10.22 Streaming makes a bigger impact than ever for radio. Norah O'Donnell takes a humble knee and when will the audience tire of endless policial spots? 10.06.2022 22:53

BEASLEY ROCKS THE STREAMING STATS. A BIT HUMILIATING FOR NORAH O’DONNELL AT CBS. HOW LONG WILL THE POLITICAL GRAVY TRAIN RUN FOR LOCAL MEDIA? 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 jack...

Amaturo consolodates in wine country. Good move? A social entreprenuer raised $80 Million and buys...a group of AM station. Media Insultant for 6.7.22 07.06.2022 21:22

IS SANTA ROSA WITH 500,000 POPULATION A ONE HORSE TOWN? WHERE DID A SOCIAL ENTREPRENEUR COME UP WITH $80 MILLION? 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 Websit...

What is going on with Saga's drive to get a three-call letter assignment? The NFL is joining the cool kids...but to what result? Nielsen and Netflix in a pissing match. Media Insultant for Friday 6.3.22 03.06.2022 19:06

SO WHAT’S UP WITH SAGA BUGGING THE FCC FOR KSO CALL LETTERS? NIELSEN AND NETFLIX IN CONFLICT OVER THE NUMBER ONE OTT SHOW…SO WHO CARES/ NFL JUST HAS TO DO A PLUS…AND THEY DO. 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...

Is Hybrid Radio not only a great idea...but too late? Ed Stolz returns here to another WTF. And why doesn't TSQ get any respect on the street? Media Insulatant for Tuesday 5.31.22 31.05.2022 19:30

THE DRAMA CONTINUES…ED STOLZ IS BACK AGAIN. IS HYBRID RADIO NOT ONLY GREAT BUT TOO LATE? THE MARKET PUNISHES A GOOD DEED WITH TOWNSQUARE… 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@...

Auto ad spending is up...but still behind 6 years ago. Get your deal closed...a word of advice. And Nielsen found no new buyers... Media Insultant Friday Edition 5.27.22 27.05.2022 17:19

IT HAPPENED 100 YEARS AGO…BUT STILL RELEVANT TODAY. NIELSEN CONTINUES TOWARD THE ALTAR… AUTO AD SPENDING IS UP…BUT NOT ENOUGH. 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...

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...