Traug Keller: taking the ESPN brand ahead of the curve

Traug is the SVP, Production Business Divisions for ESPN. He’s responsible for all aspects of ESPN Radio
Bill Figenshu

Six Questions with Bill Figenshu

Radio veteran Bill Figenshu was “in heaven” when he broke into radio, even though his weekly paycheck fell quite some distance shy of the...

Could This Format Bring Bigger ROI To Radio Owners?

What can radio broadcasting companies learn from the waning weeks of a sizzling summer? With the release of Nielsen’s portable people meter (PPM) ratings for August 2017, one thing stands out for those looking to perhaps increase sales revenue. Whether you should "Walk This Way" or follow "Her Strut," one format may be a dollar delivery engine for your group.
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Paid Music Streaming: Radio’s ‘Squirrel!’ Menace

Music streaming continues its ascendance, and that's something the radio industry has grown to accept. But, just how many people are paying to hear what they chose not to hear on your radio stations? A new music market report offers up some sobering statistics on the power of paid audio accessibility.

A New Perspective For FCC EEO Regulations

A recent column appearing in another trade publication caught the attention of Media Information Bureau featured columnist Ken Benner. In his view, the piece "shed a whole new light of comprehension of the most egregious legislation plaguing U.S. Broadcasting defined as discrimination."
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A Day Without SiriusXM: ‘Dial-itis’ Diagnosis

Is a subscription to SiriusXM really worth the money, especially in a locale where HD Radio multicasts abound and Bluetooth connectivity puts audio from around the world through one's car speakers in a matter of seconds? According to our Editor-in-Chief, the answer is an easy one: Yes.
Rosemary Ravinal

Six Speech Habits That Can Harm Women

Veteran PR executive and public speaking coach Rosemary Ravinal believes there are some common communication habits that may be harmful to the credibility and perceived authority of women. In this column, she offers some solutions.

Gene Steinberg, host of

Gene Steinberg is an award-winning journalist who first discovered the magic of writing while still a teenager. Over the years, he developed a strong interest in UFOs and other
Paul Rotella

Seven Questions with Paul Rotella

Paul Rotella is the President/CEO of the New Jersey Broadcasters Association, and he has a lot to say about the unique challenges facing broadcasters in the Garden State, and the challenges facing broadcasters in general. IN the course of discussing his own organization’s members he makes the case for broadcasting everywhere. Check it out.

Seven Tips To Consider During ‘Hiring Season’

"Hey, can I see you for a minute?" It's the one question many broadcast media professionals don't want to hear and tremble with fear when summoned to the boss' office -- in particular, right before the holiday party they won't be attending. Pink slips, rather than holiday bonuses, are a business reality. RBR+TVBR Editor-in-Chief Adam R Jacobson has experienced it, too. But, he says, this is also the perfect time to hunt for work. Here's how his ingenuity led him to a career covering radio, and a career not covering radio, for a decade.

The Growth and Evolution of OTA TV, As Nielsen Sees It

What does Nielsen know about OTA households? Nielsen recently dived into the data to find out more about them—particularly, how many there are, what they look like and how they consume media. Here are the just-released findings.

Actionable Management and Leadership Tips, From a Financial Pro

COVID-19 has stress-tested our business acumen, and the principles that our businesses have been built upon "have proven to be bad." Some leaders "caved, and they were proven to be less than adequate during a storm." With that, noted financial talker Dave Ramsey offered his thoughts on how to lead in the coronavirus storm in a riveting Radio Show presentation.

The InFOCUS Podcast: Dave Otten, JW Player

RBR+TVBR Editor-in-Chief Adam R Jacobson paused from CES 2022 coverage on Thursday to speak with JW Player CEO Dave Otten for the latest InFOCUS Podcast. The topic: Nielsen's just announced Streaming Signals product, and why targeted advertisements are increasingly important for linear media. LISTEN HERE

WARC: Big Tech Quartet To Get More Than Half Of All Ad Dollars

With global advertising spend forecast to top $1 trillion for the first time this year, WARC Media examines platform power in the era of AI, the current state of linear TV, the future of attention measurement, and the growth of in-game advertising in its just-released The Future of Media 2024 report.

Nancy Hill: The AAAAs mission

In part II of our AAAAs CEO Nancy Hill Interview, we asked her about why she took on the leading role at the AAAAs...