Corporate FM in Top 100 Corporate Crime Movies

Corporate FM in Top 100 Corporate Crime Movies

We are so proud to see Corporate FM in the 2021 list of the top 100 corporate crime movies compiled by the Corporate Crime Report.  Out of 100 movies, only 39 of us are documentaries which makes this especially exciting to be in such good company. You can see the full list here. https://www.corporatecrimereporter.com/?s=top+100 Some…

When Synergy is not Synergy

When Synergy is not Synergy

When consolidation first began, there was much talk about how the synergies would benefit everyone. The narrow ownership would create something greater.  Small stations would suddenly have the resources of huge conglomerates. The sum would be greater than the individual parts. There are two problems with this argument.  For synergy to occur, the parts have…

Bankruptcy ≠ Major Sell-Off

Bankruptcy ≠ Major Sell-Off

I think Forbes magazine is wrong.  An opinion piece by Gene Ely wrongly predicts that bankrupt corporate radio is heading for a big sell-off.  I WISH he was right. Bankruptcies for corporations are legally different than for individuals.  For you or me, in bankruptcy we either lose everything or receive a payment plan.  For corporations,…

Top 10 Reasons Why Radio is Going Bankrupt

Top 10 Reasons Why Radio is Going Bankrupt

The titans in corporate radio are finally going bankrupt (like we predicted).  Here’s why. They failed to bring new relevant content. They pushed listeners to the internet in search of the new music that radio abandoned.  If radio does play new music now, it’s from corporate playlists. They failed to feature their local communities.  Corporate…

Radio Bankruptcies Spur Release on Amazon.

Radio Bankruptcies Spur Release on Amazon.

The corporate giants want to blame the downfall of radio on anything but themselves.  We just can’t stand by and let that happen or they will keep ownership after bankruptcy. This is why we’re sending them (and you) a little gift.  Corporate FM is now on Amazon and Amazon Prime. Help set the record straight on how radio was killed…

I Heart Excuses: Top 5 Alibis for Radio Bankruptcy

I Heart Excuses: Top 5 Alibis for Radio Bankruptcy

These excuses are important because owners have used them before to retain possession after bankruptcy like they did with Citadel Broadcasting. The excuses are also used by any owner who wants to avoid scrutiny for skimping on the staff. Prized Excuses: The internet made me do it. The notion that a service that people pay for (the internet)…