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.  [jwplayer mediaid=”875″]

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? »