The Broadcasters Podcast

The radio industry has long been a powerful force in the music business, with airplay on popular stations playing a crucial role in an artist's success. However, the influence of record labels on radio airplay charts has come under scrutiny in recent years. Targeted payments and overnight spins are just two of the tactics used by record labels to boost their artists' chart positions. Mediabase, th...

There are several reasons why new music on corporate radio is dying: Consolidation of radio ownership: Over the past few decades, there has been a trend towards consolidation in the radio industry, with a few large corporations owning most of the radio stations in the country. These corporations are primarily interested in making profits, and they often rely on a small playlist of familiar songs t...

The Writers Guild of America (WGA) has gone on strike due to the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers' refusal to address issues surrounding compensation for writers in the evolving media landscape, including the use of AI in screenwriting. The strike impacts over 800,000 direct employees and 2.4 million total supported in the industry, with $81 billion in industry wages and $186 bi...

Peso Pluma is leading the charge of Regional Mexican music into the mainstream music landscape. Just recently, Peso Pluma's popularity has prompted Becky G, Bad Bunny and Snoop Dogg to get featured in some of the many songs that have debuted on Billboard Hot 100 in recent months. This breakthrough for Peso Pluma is indicative of a larger trend of Latin artists being recognized in the larger music...

WGA Approves Strike Authorization With 97.9% Voting Yes. WGA’s members have voted to strike if a new film and TV contract with the AMPTP is not made. The Writers Guild of America (WGA) has just authorized a strike, with 97.9% of its members voting in favor. This decision comes as the WGA is still in negotiations with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) over a new contra...

The decline of AM Radio has been a long-standing issue in the radio industry, and the trend of it being removed from infotainment dashboards is only further exacerbating the issue. With the rise of online streaming services and podcasts, AM Radio has struggled to keep up with the times and maintain its relevance among audiences. For programmers and operators of AM Radio stations, the impact of thi...

If it's not TikTok it's AI or Fake Streams, the music industry and the record labels are taking in a lot of incoming attacks. KOP looks at how the music industry is getting destroyed by the digital disruption and is trying to survive the onslaught. The Case For — and Against — Higher Streaming Subscription Prices JPMorgan Chase analysts estimate a Spotify rate increase for U.S. individual plans wo...

Two long-time radio talents are fired without warning as Corporate Radio favors more AI Technology over even human voicetracking. KOP discusses this and how AI will serve to hurt terrestrial radio more than help Jack Harris, longtime Tampa radio personality, says he has been fired https://www.tampabay.com/life-culture/2023/03/29/jack-harris-longtime-tampa-radio-personality-says-he-has-been-fired/...

A recent guest column in Billboard calls for "all music industry professionals to reflect on the ways in which our industry has perpetuated a system that benefits a select few at the expense of marginalized communities." KOP looks back at the music crossover used to serve that purpose. Why the Music Industry Must Embrace Meritocracy for True Diversity, Inclusion (Guest Column) https://www.billboar...

Spotify has unveiled a series of new podcasts, partnerships and features as part of its effort to dominate in all things audio. Meanwhile, radio faces a new reality with AI and the domination of streaming. Spotify charts podcasting future after controversies, challenges and shakeups https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2023-03-08/after-controversies-challenges-shakeups-spotify...

Podcasters convene to forecast how it will be evolving, while radio stations are switching to format for older demo and stretching to pick up more listeners to advertise to. KOP comments on these changes and wonders out loud why he is never invited to any podcast conference. Pivot to … Something? The Blurry Future of Podcasting Top creators and executives, gathering at the Hot Pod Summit, mulled o...

Cocaine Bear just by the name alone should stir moviegoers to the theatre this weekend. KOP looks at the movie's money-making potential and his anticipation for the flick. ‘Cocaine Bear’ Team on Committing to the Outrageous Title and Bringing the Killer Bear to Life https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/cocaine-bear-title-killer-bear-premiere-1235331633/ ‘Cocaine Bear’ is here to str...

KOP talks about how a radio consultant used ChatGPT to give an overview about the future of radio broadcasting. Of course, KOP uses this opportunity to go on another rant. Here is the response: “Radio broadcasting is facing challenges with the rise of digital media, but it is still expected to have a future, especially in areas with limited internet access. With the advancement of technology, radi...

Radio remains in a equity-funded corporate-operated continued decline. The industry will simply not take some efforts to evolve once again into the arbiters of new music discovery and the archivists of great music to an audience overwhelmed by streaming choices. Who’d like to buy a radio empire? Here’s my plan to revitalize the industry https://www.dailynews.com/2023/01/23/whod-like-to-buy-a-radio...

The reimagined DC Slate is Unveiled, including a New Batman, Supergirl Movies, a Green Lantern TV Show, and More From Studio Heads James Gunn and Peter Safran. DC Slate Unveiled: New Batman, Supergirl Movies, a Green Lantern TV Show, and More From James Gunn, Peter Safran The DC Studios bosses shared 10 projects, talked the exit of Henry Cavill and addressed the potential future of Ezra Miller as...

HBO Max Series Velma is getting views not because viewers enjoy the show, the same way we're always curious to see a virtual trainwreck. Plus, podcasting during a recession is pushing out the pretenders and pushing back on big names and big contracts. Even Velma and Daphne's Queer Romance Can't Save Mindy Kaling's Scooby-Doo Prequel https://www.autostraddle.com/even-velma-and-daphnes-queer-romance...

In a move that mirrors the Progressive radio stations at the start of FM radio is getting a revival by the way of public radio. KOP looks into this phenomenon by an unexpected ally of music synonymous with sophisticated and refined talk radio. Uncovering different ways to discover new music https://www.goldminemag.com/columns/uncovering-different-ways-to-discover-new-music Music Radio: A Kingdom o...

Corporate Media is getting crushed by economic turmoil and the effects are being passed along to the detriment of their consumers. What are the online content creators getting right and how are they taking advantage of the digital disruption. Stock market wiped $500 billion-plus from media sector this year — here’s what happens next https://finance.yahoo.com/news/media-stocks-lost-over-500-billion...

The Damar Hamlin Injury caught the hearts and minds of viewers flocking in to watch a near tragic situation on Monday Night Football. KOP looks into how media handled a sports story that became breaking news. NFL Will Not Resume The Buffalo Bills/Cincinnati Bengals Game After Damar Hamlin Injury https://deadline.com/2023/01/nfl-will-not-resume-buffalo-bills-cincinnati-bengals-game-after-damar-haml...

Movies, TV, Music and Radio from the mainstream perspective are suffering going into the new year. KOP analyzes each sector and describes how media consumption is no longer under the control of the masses. Peak TV Broke Records in 2022. That Won't Happen Again http://bit.ly/3YSHtbN What ‘Yellowstone’ and the NFL Can Teach TV About Amassing Audience https://variety.com/vip/what-tv-can-learn-from-ye...

KOP goes into where media is heading going into the New Year from the world of music, movies, TV and Radio. We also complete our look at the year in media for 2022. A deal for the rights to NFL Sunday Ticket cements YouTube, a division of Alphabet’s Google, as a rising force in streaming online and on television sets https://www.wsj.com/articles/youtube-cements-its-tv-shift-with-nfl-sunday-ticket-...

A Black Adam Box Office Bomb, and the complete decimation of the current DCEU plan has fans feeling fickle for anticipated projects being taken away. KOP looks into where things will go from here. After ditching Henry Cavill’s Superman, can James Gunn really turn DC around? https://www.theguardian.com/film/2022/dec/16/henry-cavill-superman-james-gunn-dc Here are all the DC films cancelled or postp...

Variety reports the American Music Fairness Act would still have to go through the full House, as well as meet approval from the Senate and the president, to be signed into law. KOP looks into the implications for radio since they can't afford this. Nadler Opening Statement for Markup of the American Music Fairness Act - nadler.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx? DocumentID=394907 Congressional Bi...

The digital disruption combined with the economic calamity falling on big corporate media is creating a much faster decline. Hollywood relevancy, layoffs and traditional mainstream outlets are falling apart. KOP surveys the pileup of collateral damage. ‘The Job Is Going to Die’: Songwriters Say More Change Is Needed to Survive in the Music Industry While a recent ruling from a little-known copyrig...

TikTok continues to trigger all of the music trends affecting the pulse of new music and timeless music. We look at how TikTok has created a Napsterlike shift in the music industry once again. TikTok Has Gen Z Hooked — Can Its Streaming Service Get Them to Pay for Music? https://www.billboard.com/pro/tiktok-music-streaming-app-gen-z-users-customers/ ‘Ultimately, you’re in the hands of the public’:...