The local news is quickly drifting out of our grasp as a society, as it becomes harder and harder for these outlets to stay afloat financially—or after financial firms buy, gut and sometimes shut them down. Alden Global Capital is one notable example of this, which...
With more than 464 million listeners worldwide, the podcasting space has erupted over the past decade—and they have come a long way from the original era of podcasting in the late 2000s to what we see today on social media. Today’s podcasts have evolved into a more...
Unless they’re watching the Super Bowl, a great many viewers and listeners tend to tune out ad messages on TV, radio and other media with audio—and increasingly so in this age of hyper-skeptical consumers. But new research from digital audio industry resource Sounds...
American consumers' evolving needs, behaviors, expectations and demographics—particularly those of Gen Zs and millennials—are continuing to influence the media and entertainment (M&E) industry, and new research from Deloitte takes a deep dive into how these shifts...
The media landscape continues to morph as a new report from strategic consultancy and marketing research firm KS&R reveals that traditional media is losing more ground to other sources as all generations, spearheaded by millennials and Gen Z, are increasingly...
In just the first two months of 2024, more than 500 journalists have been laid off at top publications, including the Los Angeles Times, The Wall Street Journal, Time, and Business Insider. While some publications are downsizing to protect themselves from the tides of...
Way back in 2017, I predicted in a VentureBeat guest post that PR people will be getting superpowers in a single year. Unfortunately, I was off by about seven years. Regardless, it’s here now, and it’s far bigger than I imagined. The influence of AI on journalism...
As you venture into the world of podcasting, getting started can feel overwhelming seeing the fierce competition in the podcasting landscape. Statistics show there are over 4.3 million published podcasts worldwide in 2023, up from over 4.1 million in 2022. Here’s an...
As 2024 kicks into gear, we at Horowitz are concentrating on the shifts in entertainment, media, and technology that will most certainly impact consumer attitudes and behaviors in the next 12 months. TV Is back(ish) Despite the many TV networks and streaming services,...
It’s not an ideal time to be entering the field of journalism—declining public trust in the media, concerns about the impact of technology, and shrinking newsrooms are among many concerns—but new research from professional services communications firm Greentarget...
Remember the days when radio was on every PR pro’s radar? The medium’s enormous reach and variety of coverage opportunities was unsurpassed for generating brand awareness and visibility. Well, guess what? That hasn’t changed—and practitioners should still be taking...
For years, I have been writing and telling account execs who reported to me to always do what’s best for themselves, because in the final analysis you’re nothing but an employee number, and the agency will always do what’s best for itself. My saying so wasn’t always...