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Media Insultant

Jackson Weaver

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 Tuesday & Thursday. jackson@intownmedia.com and www.intownmedia.com
Episodes
MEDIA INSULTANT - 4.24.24 The NAB's cash cow stumbles. The Masters on CBS is off again. MediaCo moves on complex deal with Estrella. And is NextGen TV over already?April 24, 2024
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Media Insultant 4.17.24 - A podcast with no content? Most influencial radio station in the country? How hard can running two well rated radio stations in NYC be? April 17, 2024
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Media Insultant 4.10.24 - Will geo targeting radio help? What good Karma is Craig Karmazin up to in sports radio and we rock it with a stunning new NTR idea...but we may end up in jail! April 10, 2024
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Media Insultant 4.3.24 - More media commentary and headlines.April 03, 2024
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Media Insultant - 3.20.24 The media podcast for radio & TV dudes.March 20, 2024
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Media Insultant - 3.13.24 Edition. Was Q4 really that bad? Yeah! Selling Facebook is a disaster for Entravision and Sports Map radio is off the map, so to speak.March 13, 2024
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MEDIA INSULTANT 3.6.24 - Soros dips into the radio business. Susan Patrick heads to jail...sadly. Saga buys and another trade journal goes away. March 06, 2024
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Media Insultlant - 2.28.24 Our auto dealer guru Ed Steenman is back with more tips on how to sell into this important an tough category! February 28, 2024
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Media Insultant 2.21.24 Were the good ol' days really that good? A little HELP for our friends and Newbys in the Hall of Fame.February 21, 2024
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Hulu For Sports? Super Taylor Bowl Comments and AI for radio. Really? Media Insultant 2.14.24February 14, 2024
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Media Insultant - 2.7.24 Jackson resists arrest. The NFL Pisses many people off. iHeart reorg...again! And what''s new with Audacy ??February 07, 2024
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Media Insultant - 1.31.24 New sheriff in town. For the FCC it's still 1965 and what's up with the World Series?January 31, 2024
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Media Insultant - 1.24.24 STATIONS GET SHUT DOWN. IS THIS REALLY WHAT NEXTGEN TV IS ABOUT? WE SPECULATE ON WHO WOULD BE A BUYER FOR AUDACY STATIONS...January 24, 2024
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Media Insultant is back - FM values at a new low? Cumulus spreads management - how far can this work? Medico is struggling in the Big Apple.January 17, 2024
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Media Insultant - Predictions and Prognostications Episode 1.10.2024January 10, 2024
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Media Insultant - Holiday Media Special with Tony Bollen's version of the Night Before ChristmasDecember 06, 2023
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Media Insultant 11.29.23 Did Byron Allen really text Bob Iger? (4:03) Q3 sucked for broadcast. What to do? (13:02) Ed Stolz stations are sold. Really sold this time (24:45)November 29, 2023
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MEDIA INSULTANT - 9.27.23 Last edition before our medical leave! September 27, 2023
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MEDIA INSULTANT - 9.20.23 - The cable eco-system is crumbling. A great Ya Can't Make This Shit Up" story...and moreSeptember 20, 2023
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Media Insultant - 9.13.23 Don't lie to the IRS. (6:22) Stolz returns (9:22) CBS Co-Prexy doesn't work (18:54) and Disney bails on ESPN radio (22:50)September 13, 2023
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SPECIAL EDITION - AM radio. What does the future hold for the oldest of our electronic media?September 06, 2023
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SPECIAL EDITION - Media Insultant. We review Q2 radio financials. All we can say is GRIM! (5:17) And Jackson discusses his health issues (:35)August 30, 2023
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Media Insultant 7.26.23 - Another story. Doing mornings in Baltimore AND Seattle? Ralph Nader to the rescue and more Personnel with Keith.July 26, 2023
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AUDACY IS TALKING TO THEIR BANKS. (14:22) ALL ACCESS STUNS WITH CLOSURE! (8:19) THE FAMILY JEWELS OF ABC ARE FOR SALE (21:15)July 19, 2023
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Special Summer Edition of Media Insultant - we tell a few stories!July 12, 2023
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