It’s the toughest moment in any act’s career-the first single from a newly hot act’s second album (or the first one after the project that catapulted them to superstardom). Fleetwood Mac aced it in 1977 with “Go Your Own Way,” then disappointed two years later with “Tusk.”Kelly Clarkson’s took radio by surprise with “Since U Been Gone,”but not again with “Never Again.”In this week’s Ross On Radio, Edison Media Research’s Sean Ross looks at the “Moment of Truth” single-both those that cemented an act’s reputation and those that derailed their career momentum.
Ed Salamon, Executive Director of Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc discusses follow up recommendations to the Edison/CRB Hispanic Study, including Edison President Larry Rosin’s thoughts. From CRB.org on June 8, 2007.
The Survey conducted by Edison Media Research on behalf of the New Jersey Broadcaster’s Association provides intriguing information regarding NJ Residental Life. See Articles Below:
Edison VP of Music and Programming discusses KZPS leaving the classic rock format in an article entitled, “A little bit country, a little bit rock ‘n’ roll.”
Edison’s Executive Vice President speaks about the potential decline in the use of Internet Radio in an article entitled, “Increased royalties threaten Internet radio.” From DailyBruin.UCLA.edu on April 27, 2007.
Hollins and Lenski answer Media Life Radio’s questions regarding an Arbitron/Edison study dealing with Digital Platform Growth and its effect on AM/FM Radio. From MediaLifeMagazine.com on April 26, 2007
The NY Times’ Alex Mindlin quotes the Edison/Arbitron study dealing with Digital Radio in his column “Drilling Down.” Also, in the NY Times Media and Advertising section, Edison VP Sean Ross is quoted in article entitled, “In Dallas, Commercial Radio Without Commercials.” From NYTimes.com on April 23, 2007.
Five years later: Media Perceptions from 2002 to 2007, the latest report by Edison Media Research on consumers’ perceptions of media now, compared to 2002. This year, Internet passes radio and closes in on television as “most essential” medium in American life.
Attitudes and Trends in Radio among Hispanics: This report by Edison Media Research and Arbitron (presented at Radio Ink’s Hispanic Radio Conference/May 2007) offers a fresh look at Hispanics and their perceptions of media and radio, and usage of digital platforms, including online radio and iPods.
The Infinite Dial 2007: Radio’s Digital Platforms, the latest study by Edison Media Research and Arbitron, is a follow-up to last year’s Infinite Dial study — in it, we further explore the digital audio platforms (online radio, satellite radio, HD Radio, and podcasting among others) that expand the radio market, their impact on AM/FM radio, and implications for advertisers and media planners.
Sean Ross’ recent posting about the firing of Don Imus from CBS and MSNBC is quoted in California’s North County Times in an article entitled, “Ugly Radio: Imus just one of many”. From NCTimes.com on April 18, 2007.
In an article entitled, “Dismissal may signal change,” Sean Ross discusses the implications and aftermath of the firing of Don Imus from CBS and MSNBC. From BaltimoreSun.com on April, 14, 2007.
