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Disney and the Future of TV
Disney and the future of TV. And… Has Apple poisoned Netflix? Plus rants and raves about the fallout of Dunkin’s decision to banish...
mramsey1
May 7, 2019


Pandora’s Future in Your Car
Today Radio Ink reported that Pandora is being dropped from Toyota’s dash display. The report was based on an email sent to Toyota Entune...
mramsey1
Sep 19, 2018


Inside JAWS Tops the Apple Podcast Chart
As of this writing Inside JAWS is at #2 on Apple Podcasts. #1 in the TV/Film category. Cue proof of performance… So what are the lessons...
mramsey1
Jun 26, 2018


Podcast Listeners are Too Smart
Well, not “too smart” per se, but too well educated. And not “too well educated” per se, but so educated they are out of step with the...
mramsey1
Jun 5, 2018


Inside the Exorcist is Top 10 on Apple Podcasts
If you haven’t checked out Inside the Exorcist, now’s the time. The series is in the top 10 on Apple Podcasts (as of this writing). And...
mramsey1
Oct 11, 2017


Media Unplugged: Apple’s TV Strategy Revealed
Apple’s TV strategy revealed! And… Video wins online – but where’s the money? Plus, rants and raves about Dyson’s move into electric...
mramsey1
Oct 9, 2017


You’ll Want to Hear This
The final blockbuster chapter of my 6-part podcast inspired by the making of the movie Psycho wraps up in horrifying fashion today, and I...
mramsey1
Apr 19, 2017


Inside Psycho: You Can Listen Today
Today is the day! The first two episodes of Inside Psycho are now available! That’s the podcast I am producing for Wondery – a six-part...
mramsey1
Mar 22, 2017


Strong Debut for “Inside Psycho” Podcast
Last week I told you about the new podcast I am producing for Wondery: Inside Psycho. This week I am proud to announce that Inside Psycho...
mramsey1
Mar 15, 2017


Media Unplugged: Apple Says Fake News Is “Killing People’s Minds” – Really?
Apple says fake news is “killing people’s minds” – really? And… Publishing platform Medium crashes – and idealism burns. Plus, rants and...
mramsey1
Feb 19, 2017


Media Unplugged: Apple is the New Hollywood!
Apple is the new Hollywood! And… You can’t fix Twitter. Plus, rants and raves about new products at CES that make perfectly good items...
mramsey1
Jan 12, 2017


Now Any Car Is An Android Auto
The evolution of the car dashboard: It’s all some folks in radio want to talk about. Understandably, since such a large fraction of radio...
mramsey1
Nov 8, 2016


Radio’s Problem After the iPhone 7
Unless you’ve been hiding under a rock you know that Apple released its latest iPhone last week, and the announcement came with all the...
mramsey1
Sep 19, 2016


Radio’s Future in a Self-Driving Car
Estimates vary, but the consensus seems to be that we’ll see a meaningful number of self-driving cars replacing the human-powered ones by...
mramsey1
Jun 16, 2016


If Radio Wants to Matter in the Cars of the Future…
Remember when buying a new car meant more than buying an entertainment system that also happened to contain wheels? In other words,...
mramsey1
Mar 23, 2016


Audio is a Feature, Not an Industry
So what does it mean when the radio industry headlines lead with debt-burdened iHeartMedia and this: iHeartMedia Battles Angry Creditors...
mramsey1
Mar 16, 2016


Look Out! Ford will Support Apple CarPlay and Android Auto by 2017
Ford is going all-in on bringing Apple CarPlay and Android Auto to the auto dashboard: Ford is making Apple CarPlay and Android Auto...
mramsey1
Jan 4, 2016


5 Critical Media Trends for 2016
5 Critical Media Trends for 2016. And… Nobody Wants Your App! Plus, rants and raves on Adele’s latest success, A Charlie Brown Christmas,...
mramsey1
Dec 3, 2015


The New Auto Dashboard Isn’t as Scary as Radio Thinks
Every time there’s some new innovation out there which enhances the choice set available to consumers who want to hear audio...
mramsey1
Sep 29, 2015


Apple is Wrong about the Future of TV
Apple says the future of TV is apps – but is it? And… Why is Verizon launching a video service nobody is asking for? It’s episode 27 of...
mramsey1
Sep 14, 2015
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