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Why Callout Hits No Longer Have Legs
Callout research used to be typified by those songs that hung in with the audience long after labels wished they would just go away and make room for the next single. But these days, a lot of songs are starting at the top and making their way to the bottom, with very few songs showing the sort of longevity that once marked a real hit.
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Election Nightmare Scenarios for 2004, Part Three
The third of four articles on Election Nightmare Scenarios details how the electoral process might respond to the true nightmare possibilities of a terrorist attack before Election Day or the death of one of the presidential candidates. There are many unresolved procedural issues in either case which could lead to another litigated election in 2004.
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Can satellites spur renaissance of radio?
Edison’s Sean Ross explains how new technologies are impacting radio.
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Minnesota polls show Kerry leading, then Bush. Who’s right?
Edison Executive Vice President Joe Lenski explains to the Associated Press how poll results can differ.
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Edison Nightmare Scenarios for 2004, Part Two
The second of four articles on Election Nightmare Scenarios deals with the possibilities that party control of the U.S. House and the U.S. Senate may not be determined until weeks after Election Day. Between the chances of December run-off elections in Louisiana and re-counts in other states (and even the possibility of a re-count of a run-off election), the battle for control of Congress may go on for weeks and months after Election Day. Also included is the news of an announcement by a Republican elector that he might not cast his vote automatically for George W. Bush.
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Long-quiet artists return to warm welcome
Sean Ross comments on the success of albums from veteran artists like Anita Baker.
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Rock Radio Listeners to the FCC: “Hands off that Radio Dial”
This online survey of 13,000 Rock radio listeners by Edison Media Research and Jacobs Media found that although indecency on the radio is a concern for many, these listeners do not support government regulation of the airwaves.
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The National Record Buyers Study 3
In our most recent study we explored behavioral and attitudinal trends as they relate to purchasing, or not purchasing, music. Hot topics such as the perceived quality of new releases, passion about music, and perceptions of the recording industry were also explored. The study was sponsored by the trade publication Radio and Records.
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Super Bowl Dreams For Country Music: Winning Over Today¹s Younger Generation
This national survey of Country Music from the viewpoint of the younger generation was presented at the 34rd Annual Country Radio Seminar. Some of the questions the study addressed include, “Why are a number of 15 to 29 year-olds resistant to listening to Country Music?”, “How can the Country Music industry battle the dominance of […]
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Winning the Country Campaign
Utilizing political research techniques, Edison Media Research developed a unique view of Country music for presentation at the 33rd Annual Country Radio Seminar. A non-traditional look at the music programmed at Country radio to help strengthen the format and broaden the Country listener base.
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To XM or Not to XM – A Radio Researcher’s Perspective
After paying $400 for auto installation, and another $10 a month in subscription fees, is satellite radio worth the money? This researcher looks at if consumers really get their money’s worth from satellite radio.
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