Radio and the End of Personalization
There is a sense of inevitable satisfaction in the idea that we can get from digital platforms exactly what we want whenever we want it,...
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mramsey1
- Apr 10, 2017
Media Unplugged: Amazon Lands NFL Streaming Rights…So What?
Amazon lands NFL streaming rights…So what? And… Should Twitter be charging? Plus, rants and raves about Netflix’s new ratings system, the...
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mramsey1
- Apr 5, 2017
Advertisers Can Be Their Own Worst Enemies
We had to produce some direct response ads for my podcast project (you’ve heard it, right?), but one of the would-be sponsors was a hard...
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mramsey1
- Mar 29, 2017
Media Unplugged: 10 Media Trends You Need to Know
10 media trends you need to know. And… Niche! It’s the new mainstream! Plus, rants and raves about lying with podcast trend statistics...
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mramsey1
- Mar 16, 2017
Where’s Radio’s Branded Content?
I’m not in the business of crafting ads for clients. Let me get that out of the way right up front. And maybe that’s what permits me to...
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mramsey1
- Mar 15, 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...
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mramsey1
- Mar 8, 2017
Secret Revealed: Mark Ramsey Media Signs Content Deal with Wondery
Today, I am proud to announce that my company, Mark Ramsey Media, has signed an agreement to develop content for on-demand audio...
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mramsey1
- Feb 20, 2017
It’s Time For Radio To Make Spots Shorter
YouTube has announced that they will no longer support 30-second ads that viewers can’t skip, starting 2018. No more. Nada. Zip. Why? A...
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mramsey1
- Feb 8, 2017
Radio’s Lost Podcasting Opportunity
When you talk to radio broadcasters about their podcasting strategy, they tend to see it from the same perspective: The one that relates...
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mramsey1
- Jan 31, 2017
New Radio Competition from the New York Times
Oh but so much more than that. From MediaPost: The New York Times will launch a new daily podcast hosted by Michael Barbaro called “The...
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mramsey1
- Jan 30, 2017
Media Unplugged: How To Win The War For Attention
How to win the war for attention. And… I am Keats, and so are you! Plus, rants and raves about TV promos missing the boat, and what...
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mramsey1
- Jan 27, 2017
Non-Commercial Christian Radio Had Better Worry About This
I am blessed to do a lot of research work with Christian non-commercial broadcasters. As I travel around the country working with these...
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mramsey1
- Jan 19, 2017
The Magic of Radio Experiences
Retail stores are closing all across the country. “It’s Amazon! They’re stealing our market!” That’s the refrain. And it’s true, right?...
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mramsey1
- Jan 17, 2017
The Secrets to Facebook Engagement for Radio
Now that Facebook is all but “pay for play,” what’s the best way for you to maximize your time and your investment on the platform as you...
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mramsey1
- Jan 11, 2017
Younger Audiences Hate Ads Even More Than You Do
According to a new global media habits study from Kantar Millward Brown, if you think your audience hates advertising now, just wait. It...
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mramsey1
- Jan 5, 2017
Here’s How Radio Gets MORE Important In Cars
I have written extensively about the challenges radio will have in cars with a dashboard which is built to sync with Apple Carplay and...
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mramsey1
- Jan 2, 2017
Long-Term Trends in Radio Listening Revealed
One of the biggest secrets in radio is what’s happening to listening over the long term. Talk to insiders and they will acknowledge that...
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mramsey1
- Dec 28, 2016
hivio 2016 – Glenn McQuaid and “Tales from Beyond the Pale”
The power of audio is more than just music or even “spoken word.” With his partner Larry Fessenden, Glenn McQuaid is the co-creator of...
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mramsey1
- Dec 21, 2016
Facebook Live Audio – So What?
Cue the panic in the radio streets. Facebook is moving into the audio space by making available a publishing tool called “Live Audio.”...
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mramsey1
- Dec 8, 2016
hivio 2016 – Jesse Thorn on Leveraging Podcasting and Radio
What can the audio space – radio, online radio, and podcasters, learn from Jesse Thorn? Jesse is the host and producer of some very...
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