InTown Media

01/17/2024

We're back with MEDIA INSULTANT podcast for 1.17.24.

STICK VALUES TURN INTO V***R? WHAT HAPPENED IN SFO? (2:26) MORE STATIONS. LESS GENERAL MANAGERS. (7:10) SALES TEAM IMPORTANCE IN ANY MARKET - PARTICULARLY NEW…

11/29/2023

We are back with a catch up episode of Media Insultant. Regular productions begins Jan 10 next year. Happy Holidays!

In this episode for 11.29.23...

Byron Allen says he wants the largest TV group in the country…will ABC help him get there….and what is he thinking in this media environment? (4:03)

Q3 is over - Q4 doesn’t look a lot better for either radio or TV.. So let’s not beat a dead horse…what can we do about it…?v(13:02)

Ed Stolz - the drama may be over…yes, the final chapter finally. (24:45)

Byron Allen says he wants the largest TV group in the country…will ABC help him get there….and what is he thinking in this media environment? (4:03) Q3…

08/30/2023

We're back with a Q2 radio review for the latest Media Insultant! Take a listen.

Back from a brief hiatus - Jackson fesses up to health issues! (:35) We review the Q2 financials for the publicly held radio stations (5:17) It ain’t pretty!…

07/26/2023

ANOTHER YOU CAN’T MAKE THIS S–T UP STORY (14:44)…….

PERSONNEL UPDATE AND WEIRD HAPPENINGS WITH KIETH(4:50)…

LIVE FROM BALTIMORE? (17:31)

IF BASEBALL GAMES ON THE RADIO HAVE TOO MANY COMMERCIALS…WELL RALPH NADER TO THE RESCUE!(22:30)

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 Wednesday. Produced by InTown Media we welcome comments at [email protected] Website www.intownmedia.com

07/20/2023

AUDACY IS TALKING. TO THEIR DEBT HOLDERS. DUH (14:22)
I WASN’T EXPECTING THAT! ALLACCESS IS CLOSING! (8:19)

IGER WANTS TO DUMP THE ABC TV STATIONS. BUT WHO WANTS THEM? (21:15)

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 Wednesday. Produced by InTown Media we welcome comments at [email protected] Website www.intownmedia.com

07/12/2023

Special Edition radio stories:

Sarge! (3:08)
Dancing in Tucson (7:52)
Jello Jump? Really! (13:20)

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 Wednesday. Produced by InTown Media we welcome comments at [email protected] Website www.intownmedia.com

07/05/2023

Smartest in the room? (9:50) Impact of AI?! (4:20) and ESPN continues to decline (17:32)

06/21/2023

TWITTER MAKES RADIO LOOK HEALTHY. (14:32)
CUMULUS SALE AND RUMOR AS THE RANKS OF STATIONS THIN (6:24).
MAYBE THE URL ISN'T SO IMPORTANT (17:35)
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 Wednesday. Produced by InTown Media we welcome comments at [email protected] Website www.intownmedia.com

06/14/2023

MEDIA INSULTANT - 6.14.23 - Lessons from the CNN debacle? (4:29) Bonneville shuffles leadership with NO drama (11:25) And what is Cable TV withou Cable TV? (16:27)

06/07/2023

RIP THE TEGNA/STANDARD DEAL. IS BYRON ALLEN IN THE WINGS WAITING?

JACKSON HAS A GREAT STORY ABOUT HIS TIME WITH IKE & TINA TURNER!

IS SUBSCRIPTION RADIO COMING TO YOUR NEXT CAR?

05/24/2023

JUST WHEN YOU THOUGHT YOU'D HEARD EVERYTHING....(3:07)

SAM ZELL PROVIDED CAPITAL THAT CHANGED THE RADIO BUSINESS FOREVER (14:55)

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 Wednesday. Produced by InTown Media we welcome comments at [email protected] Website www.intownmedia.com

05/17/2023

Our latest Media Insultant podcast/vlog. Keith Samuals and Jackson Weaver talk about a new way to look at the top radio groups, a RIP to Mike Fowler and streaming is vital for radio stations today.

05/03/2023

This is Media Insultant - in addition to our regular comments and opinions…our special editions delve into some deeper content. Today we bring back Ed Steenman of Steenman Associates to discuss the auto sector and how media sales execs can maximize their revenue and service to their auto clients.

04/26/2023

IS THIS NEW FORMAT LAYING A PROVERBIAL EGG?
COULD POLITICS HAVE KILLED THE TEGNA/STANDARD DEAL?
WHY WOULD HEARST PAY SO MUCH…?

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 Wednesday. Produced by InTown Media we welcome comments at [email protected] Website www.intownmedia.com

04/19/2023

LESSONS FROM A TUCSON AM SALE.
IS AI REPLACING EVERYONE AT IHEART?
THE PRICE WAS STUNNING. WHY IS NO ONE COMMENTING...EXCEPT US.
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 Wednesday. Produced by InTown Media we welcome comments at [email protected] Website www.intownmedia.com

03/22/2023

RADIO NOW OUTREACHES ….TV! BUT DOES IT MATTER?
IDES OF MARCH MEANT DEBT RELIEF FOR ANCIENT ROMANS…WHAT DOES IT MEAN FOR AUDACY?
IHEART CUTS EVERYTHING BUT EXEC COMP. THE C SUITE REMAINS ISOLATED.

03/15/2023

THEY ALL CALL IT CHALLENGING HEADWINDS…WE TAKE A LOOK AT THE PUBLIC RADIO Q4 RESULTS

WE MAY BE FINALLY SEEING THE END OF THE STOLZ TUNNEL

IS IT JUST US…OR ARE AM STATION TOWERS FALLING DOWN MORE OFTEN THAN EVER?

Here's this week's Media Insultant episode.

03/08/2023

NEW FORMAT REVEAL IN PSP...
SHOULD THE FCC REALLY BE JUDGE AND JURY FOR THE TEGNA SALE?
A LESSON FOR THE NEXTGEN TV FOLKS!
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 Wednesday. Produced by InTown Media we welcome comments at [email protected] Website www.intownmedia.com

03/01/2023

A personal story of charactor.
ChatGTP is taking over the world! Or at least radio.
And just to keep you awake, Ed Stolz is back in court.
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 Wednesday. Produced by InTown Media we welcome comments at [email protected] Website www.intownmedia.com

02/22/2023

HUBBARD EXECUTES A MAJOR FORMAT FLIP
DIAMOND SPORTS PENDING BANKRUPTCY SENDS TEAMS INTO A TIZZY.
KEITH'S FORMER NEIGHBOR RYAN HEADS BACK TO THE WEST COAST

02/08/2023

In this special STREET VIEW Edition of Media Insultant, Jackson Weaver and Kieth Samuels have a fascinating talk with Lucy Rice, noted media recruiter and sales consultant. They talk about how to better recruit, pay and retain good sales people. Lucy offers insight into dealing with not enough appointments and how to better tap into creative solutions for clients. Media Insultant posts new episodes each Wednesday on your favorite podcast platform and here on Vimeo in the Media Insultant Showcase. Contact us at [email protected].

02/01/2023

CAN ALL NEWS MOVE TO YOUNGER DEMOS WITH AN FM SIGNAL?
WHAT IS NEXSTAR THINKING?
IS THIS A NEW MODEL FOR RADIO STATION OWNERSHIP?

01/25/2023

WHY DOES SCRIPPS THINK A NEW REGIONAL SPORTS NETWORK MAKES SENSE?
KCAL JUMPS INTO THE MORNING NEWS FRAY IN LA.
WE ARE FASCINATED BY WHAT CHATGPT CAN DO. WHAT DO YOU THINK?
AM RADIO IS ON IT'S LAST LEG...HERE'S AN INTERESTING WAY TO MONETIZE YOUR AM STATION. FAIR WARNING...IF YOU DO YOU'LL LIKELY GO TO JAIL!

01/10/2023

A personal note on Jackson's history with Duke Wright.
Filling a legends shoes is tough.
Is D-to-C no longer cool...?
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 [email protected] Website www.intownmedia.com

12/27/2022

WE TAKE OUR SHOTS AT WHAT WILL BE SHAKING IN MEDIA NEXT YEAR. SEE WHAT YOU AGREE WITH OR NOT. AND HAPPY NEW YEAR!

12/16/2022

The BEST ever! A very special Holiday treat - as Tony Bollen returns with his annual media poem. Media Insultant halts our comments about media for the Holiday season and give Tony the mic for a wonderful poem.

12/13/2022

WE CHANGE OUR MINDS ON WHETHER SAGA WILL BE SOLD.
THE INDUSTRY MOURNS THE LOSS OF A REAL INNOVATOR.
HEADS SHOULD ROLL OVER THIS DEBACLE AT IHEART...BUT THEY WON'T.
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 [email protected] Website www.intownmedia.com

12/09/2022

We again welcome Ed Steenman who's Steenman Associates handles car dealers and groups out of his Seattle ad agency for a Street Views Edition of Media Insultants. We wanted to keep an eye on the rapidly changing auto advertising field for our listeners. Join us as Ed talks about everything from Ford Blue to excessive mark ups and the impact local media can have on dealer sales.

12/06/2022

SPECIAL EDITION - We get 30 minutes with Emmis CEO Jeff Smulyan to discuss his storied history in the radio/TV/Sports business.