It has been more than three years since the last PPM-measured markets were launched in the US and Canada.  As an industry we have learned a lot about ratings, most of which has been good for radio.  However, reflecting on what we have learned, I wonder if we are focusing so much on reducing tune … Continue reading Misreading PPM and What Drives Ratings »

Our guest blogger is Jeff Warshaw, CEO of Westport, CT-based Connoisseur Media, which owns 31 stations in several markets around the United States. In line with one of my founding principles for Connoisseur Media, I’ve always believed in building stations and offering content tailored to the needs and tastes of listeners in each of our … Continue reading Innovative Approach Reels In the Big Fish »

Does it seem like your favorite radio station starts playing holiday music earlier and earlier every year? There might be a reason for that. Warren Kurtzman explains the all-holiday format in this classic 2007 interview. 

It’s been a few weeks and reality is finally settling in. No, not that Breaking Bad is really over for good or that my Mets didn’t make it to the World Series once again. I’m talking about the Arbitron name; it’s really gone for good. For an Arbitron alumnus like me, the disappearance of the … Continue reading What’s in a Name? »

What is the role of talk versus music on a music radio station and how can a station find the right balance between the two? I recently did an interview with Richard Sands for his August 22 edition of the Sands Report. We discussed how the rule of thumb in PPM for music stations is … Continue reading How Much Talk Should a Music Station Offer? »

During my 13 years at Arbitron, I can’t tell you how many times I had Program Directors, General Managers and Owners ask me to recommend a fix for whatever ratings problem their station was experiencing. One of the things I love about joining Coleman Insights is that I now have the opportunity to help broadcasters … Continue reading Ratings, Radio and Hockey? »