Where we’re at in Media 2020: Audio and OtherwiseA few thoughts on some of the interlocking trends in media as 2020 draws to a close:Dec 24, 2020Dec 24, 2020
Public Media and Pocket Casts — A Big Splash with Many RipplesIn a huge move with implications for the whole podcast and public media universe, a consortium of big public media players (NPR, WNYC…May 7, 2018May 7, 2018
Smart Speakers and Podcasts: Opportunity, but with a CatchThere’s been a lot of buzz in the podcasting and audio world about the recent rapid growth of smart speakers, and the opportunities they…Apr 20, 2018Apr 20, 2018
The Future of Podcast Producers and AudiencesWe’re still digesting the full nuances of the recent Infinite Dial report — do check it out if you haven’t yet — and I wanted to add a bit…Mar 20, 20182Mar 20, 20182
Podcasts Haven’t Killed The Radio StarYesterday was one of the high holidays of the podcasting calendar, the annual release of The Infinite Dial report from Edison Research and…Mar 9, 2018Mar 9, 2018
Metadata and MisunderstandingIn an otherwise very useful piece on the importance of tracking political spending, as well as political donations, Mark Schmitt makes a…Apr 1, 2015Apr 1, 2015
Data, DADA, TaylorismThis essay by Dan Zambonini is good, and a useful corrective to the breathless exaltation of “data-driven” processes. That it’s written by…Mar 11, 2015Mar 11, 2015
Hillary Clinton and the Appearance of ImproprietyWhile serving as Secretary of State for the US, Hilary Clinton apparently used a private, self-maintained email address and server for…Mar 6, 2015Mar 6, 2015
How to do Bad Data JournalismYesterday I stumbled on a very weird map, from an article purporting to list “the most affordable small town in every state.” This is sort…Mar 5, 2015Mar 5, 2015
