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

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...

CBS BUDGET CUTS LEAVE REPORTERS STRANDED IN AFGANISTAN? GMR WRESTLES RMLC TO THE GROUND. ED IS BACK. REALLY! Media Insultant Thursday Edition 2.17.22 17.02.2022 14:15

NO GETTING OUT OF TOWN WITH THIS BUDGET CUT. MUSIC RIGHTS THUGS BEAT UP RADIO. ED STOLZ RETURNS WITH MORE DRAMA… 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 at jackson@intownmedia.com...

Cox Florida stations sold under pressure from the FCC. What would $6.5M buy instead of a Super Bowl spot? Audacy is updating all-news formats. Smart or not? 15.02.2022 16:51

BUT - NO MYSTERY OF WHO IS BUYING THE COX FL STATIONS ANYMORE… IS AUDACY BEING AUDACIOUS WITH THE CBS NEWS STATIONS WHAT ELSE COULD YOU DO WITH THE $6.5 MILLION DOLLARS INSTEAD OF BUYING A 30 IN THE SUPER BOWL… 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 eac...

Were we too hard in judgment on CNN's Zucker last week? TEGNA is back in play...maybe? Retailers capture more vendor dollars at the expense of local media. Media Insultant Thurs Ed 2.10.22 10.02.2022 15:23

MAYBE WE WERE TOO HARSH ON ZUCKER. THE DANCE CONTINUES WITH TEGNA. A NEW COMPETITOR FOR LOCAL MEDIA? 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 offer opinions and conversation about all media - digital to radio and TV. So welcome to the Thursday, ,February 10th Episode of Med...

Who's buying the Cox FL radio stations? Joe Rogan has to get a mention and the Olympics on NBC are off to a very slow start. Media Insultant for Tuesday 2.8.22 08.02.2022 14:22

JOE ROGAN’S PODCAST NEEDED A LIFT, APPARENTLY. WHO’S GOT THE INSIDE TRACK TO THE FL COX STATIONS? WHAT IF YOU HELD THE OLYMPICS AND NO ONE COULD COME? 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 offer opinions and conversation about all media - digital to radio and TV. So welco...

Media Insultant - Thur Ed 2.3.22 - Breaking news? NBC strangling on the Olympics? Long live the Doctor! Johnny Fever RIP! 03.02.2022 18:23

THE FEVER HAS PASSED COULD THE OLYMPICS HAVE LESS BUZZ? ANOTHER SEX RESIGNATION. REALLY?! 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 welcome to the Thursday ,February 3rd Episode of Media Insul...

New radio format success could spread to other markets. Byron Allen needs a break to bid on Tegna. We hope he gets it. And NextGen TV is still NoWhere TV to us. Media Insultant Tuesday 1.2.22 01.02.2022 17:27

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 welcome to the Tuesday,February 1st Episode of Media Insultant. Comments at jackson@intownmedia.com www. InTownMedia.com Media Insultant is produce...

No one seems to give a shit. Saturday shut down for 150+ Gannet newspapers and more radio is not more revenue. Thursday Episode 1.27.22 27.01.2022 17:15

The Saturday newspaper fades further. No one really cares, but big tech screws advertisers and content providers. Just what radio needs…more inventory and sales complexity. 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...

So will the Cox Tegna proposed purchase for $9B piss off Byron Allen? A 97% decline in value for a San Francisco AM station. Really? And a couple of tributes to fallen broadcasters. 25.01.2022 16:11

THE TEGNA MERGER WITH COX IS BACK IN THE NEWS...IS BYRON ALLEN PISSED? A COUPLE OF LEGENDARY BROADCASTERS ARE NOW GONE... HOW ABOUT A 97% DECLINE IN VALUE FOR AN AM STATION IN SFO? 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 -...

Why does Nexstar want the last place TV network? Who's Zooming who? And sadly, the latest Edison Study confirms that we are in a fading audio business. Media Insultant for Thursday 1.20.22 20.01.2022 14:37

RADIO’S AUDIENCE IS AGING. DUH!? NEXSTAR BUYING CW NETWORK SOUNDS LIKE A GOOD IDEA. WHO’S ZOOMING WHO? 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 welcome to the Thursday, January 20th Episode...

No vision seems to lead to turmoil at CBS TV news. Cox better hurry up! Maybe less is finally more in the ad business. Media Insultant for Tuesday 1.18.22 18.01.2022 14:13

THE TIFFANY NETWORK IS BEGINNING TO LOOK LIKE A CLOSE OUT SALE AT TJ MAXX. COX HAS AN FCC DEADLINE TO SELL…WILL THEY MAKE IT…? TURNS OUT WE WERE ON TO SOMETHING WITH THE DECLINE OF AD SUPPORTED MEDIA…COULD BE BETTER NEWS THAN YOU THINK! 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. The...

More advice from Ed Steenman on selling media into the changing landscape of the car business. The thugs at Global Music hit up the radio business again. Audacy gets the 'bird in Baltimore. Welcome to Media Insultant for Thursday 1.13.22d 13.01.2022 21:57

ED STEENMAN IS BACK - MORE ON HOW TO SELL INTO THE AUTO SECTOR TODAY THE BIRDS GIVE AUDACY THE BIRD IN BALTIMORE…WHAT DOES THAT SAY FOR PLAY BY PLAY…OVERALL? GLOBAL MUSIC HAS BEATEN UP THE RADIO BUSINESS AGAIN… 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 offer opinions and conve...