There are so many reasons listeners tune in to radio stations daily, and advertisers enjoy the results of their radio marketing plans. Radio provides stability and audience continuity. Radio embraces digital via streams, apps, and podcasts, and terrestrial radio continues to be heard by nearly...
Ask AI to help! Artificial Intelligence (AI) can add great value to your station in many ways. This technology can help us improve and streamline day-to-day activities. 1. Local News and Weather Updates AI can automatically gather and summarize news and weather information from various sources. Weather can...
Many stations today lack the ability to sound local. Not long ago, many stations promoted being “live and local.” But now, with digital automation, satellite programming, syndicated shows, and out-of-market voice tracking, stations sound less local, even though it is easy to do. How do you...
History repeats itself….in life and in radio. One can learn a lot about how a particular radio format or format niche will succeed in the future based on track records of popular formats today and their format trends in the past. Formats often take ratings...
Tesla recently surpassed Mercedes-Benz and Toyota to become the second most valuable automotive brand globally. By the end of 2023, over 14 million EVs had been sold. Tesla is #2 in the world behind BYD, a Chinese company. What can radio stations learn from Tesla's success...
YouTube is compelling for many reasons, not the least of which is that it conveys many stories – same as radio. Both are used to establish or change a position for a business. Jack Trout, part of the famous Ries and Trout team that wrote...
Some programmers and personalities are worried that their jobs could be in jeopardy. We researched the current AI capabilities and found that they can offer several benefits to radio station programming by enhancing efficiency, personalization, and content quality. 1. Automated Playlist Generation: AI can monitor station music...
Every week, Lund Media's music and radio programming pros review music software databases for client radio stations. When we first check a client’s music, we can tell how many program directors or music directors have worked on the software over time, resulting in conflicting rules....
We have conducted research for and consulted many client stations and groups including large and small firms like: Sinclair Broadcasting, Evans Broadcast Company, Fabmar Communications LTD (Canada), Zimmer Radio, Centennial Broadcasting, Curtis Media Group, Mountain Broadcasting, American Forces Radio and TV (U.S. Defense Dept.), Northern...
This is designed for stations surveyed by Nielsen diary, PPM or Eastlan. What can you do to improve your audience ratings? If you play music, tighten your playlist. Music is the #1 reason you have listeners. Make them happy. Play the hits; remove the stiffs....