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Radio’s Next Great Format May Have Nothing to Do With Traditional Radio
Dave Van Dyke’s [Bridge Ratings Media Research] recent essay suggests that radio’s next great format could be “the wisdom of its own audience“. Using AI to organize thousands of listener responses that local personalities can turn into programming is a great concept. I just don’t think it’s strong enough. As a technologist, I’ve argued three …
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My first job after college was at a small radio station south of Phoenix, AZ. We needed a swing man. Someone to cover weekend shifts. We found a local guy with a great voice who understood the station, knew the market and was willing to work for the ‘beans and rice’ wage we were going …
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At a company meeting some years ago, the CEO stood up and read a list of my accomplishments for all to hear. My career in technology started on a help desk. The company was moving content from print into database software, and over the years I built several projects that measurably improved customer service. Everyone …
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- DCN’s media industry must reads: week of September 17, 2026
by Michelle Manafy, Editorial Director – DCN on September 17, 2026 at 11:27 amHere are some of the best media stories our team has read so far this week: The post DCN’s media industry must reads: week of September 17, 2026 appeared first on Digital Content Next.
- How publishers build leverage in the AI eraby Nick Worth, CEO – Piano on September 16, 2026 at 11:34 am
When the web arrived, publishers posted content to gain exposure — and spent the next decade trying to claw back revenue it handed over voluntarily. When social media arrived, publishers... The post How publishers build leverage in the AI era appeared first on Digital Content Next.
- Research casts doubt on AI search value for sites and searchers
by Rande Price, Research VP – DCN on September 15, 2026 at 4:26 pmGoogle has repeatedly argued that AI Overviews improve search, deliver higher-quality traffic to publishers, and create more opportunities for websites to be discovered and clicked. New independent research challenges all... The post Research casts doubt on AI search value for sites and searchers appeared first on Digital Content Next.
- AI’s promise does not justify using any means to build itby Jason Kint, CEO – DCN on September 8, 2026 at 7:06 pm
The ends can’t justify the means. This was my major takeaway in reading the Summary Judgement cross-motions filed Friday in rapid fire order by the defendant Big AI companies (OpenAI... The post AI’s promise does not justify using any means to build it appeared first on Digital Content Next.
- DCN’s media industry must reads: week of September 3, 2026by Michelle Manafy, Editorial Director – DCN on September 3, 2026 at 11:29 am
Here are some of the best media stories our team has read so far this week: The post DCN’s media industry must reads: week of September 3, 2026 appeared first on Digital Content Next.
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- Converse Apologizes After Roiling Social Media With Ads That Evoke a Lynchingby Ryan Joe on September 18, 2026 at 6:57 pm
Converse stirred up some social media users with a pair of ads they said recalled Klan imagery.
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The two outlets are still reporting from the White House.
- Week of Sept 7 Morning News Ratings: GMA Grows in Both Categoriesby mmwachiro on September 18, 2026 at 4:34 pm
But Today still holds onto lead.
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Atlanta sports have deep roots in history, culture, and music, creating connection beyond the game.
- Why Brands Should Embrace ‘Constellation Thinking’ in Finding Their Purposeby mmwachiro on September 18, 2026 at 3:04 pm
Michael Ventura speaks on a different approach to finding your purpose.
- Hi, Baby Gorgeous! Bravo's Lisa Barlow Lands Wendy's Digital Menu Collabon September 18, 2026 at 7:40 pm
"Real Housewives of Salt Lake City" star is known for the phrase "Hi, baby gorgeous! Wanna go to Wendy's?"
- Should Elusive Streamer 'Brands' Just Focus On The Show?on September 18, 2026 at 7:09 pm
If consumers increasingly have no favorite "brands," what does this mean for streaming platforms? Are brands really just about the show?
- Consumers Want AI To Shop For Them, Not Sell To Themon September 18, 2026 at 6:47 pm
When a brand's ads look AI-made, many consumers say they lose trust in it.
- Adam Smith To Lead Disney's Direct-To-Consumer Businesson September 18, 2026 at 12:50 pm
Smith takes over Disney streaming businesses Disney+ and Hulu - overseeing product, engineering, ad tech, programming, viewer experience, partnerships, and data and analytics.
- U2 Concert At Las Vegas Sphere Was 'Aha' Moment For Winfreyon September 18, 2026 at 11:00 am
Oprah Winfrey says the idea for mounting a two-hour journey of light, sound and music at the Las Vegas Sphere came to her as she was watching a U2 performance in the famed globe-shaped arena.
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- My Favorite Philip K. Dick Novels
by Ted Gioia on September 17, 2026 at 7:10 pmHere are seven entry points into the oeuvre of this troubled and troubling sci-fi author
- How a Healthy Society Falls Apart
by Ted Gioia on September 12, 2026 at 5:26 pmStefan Zweig's account is almost too strange to believe—but forces us to ask if it could happen again
- The Last 24 Hours Are the Opening Scene in a Horror Movie
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- Amazon is Polluted
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- YouTube Videos I’m Recommending Right Now
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