Hannity: Radio Has a Massive Measurement Problem

5-10-14

In a cover story interview that hits the street today, syndicated talker Sean Hannity tells Radio Ink the biggest challenge facing radio is its inability to accurately measure listeners. "One of the problems with radio in general, and this impacts all formats, is that in the last 10 years, our lives, in terms of technology, have changed dramatically. Radio needs to wake up to this fact. It?s the single biggest threat to the radio business today ? that is, the measurement system is flawed in a dramatic way." Hannity believes he has millions of digital listeners he is not able to get credit for.

"For example, in New York, if you?re listening to The Sean Hannity Radio Show on the WOR website, even if you have a Portable People Meter, I can?t get credit for that. We know that WABC, at times, had well over 1.4 million people listening online. If we can?t get credit for that, then all the data that?s being put out there is just inaccurate. Then you add to that those people who listen to me on satellite. That?s unmeasured. If people listen on my website, that?s not measured. I?m a big proponent of iHeart-Radio, but that?s also unmeasured. What we have is a situation where, especially in big cities, it?s almost impossible to get an AM signal, and for the people listening to my show, and they are, there is no way that we can get credit.

Hannity says. he knows for a fact he has millions of online listeners. "I have never seen it below a couple of million people. Ever. This is not a small issue. This is a massive issue."

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(5/12/2014 11:13:05 PM)
I agree with Chris Stevens. Hannity's problem is not ratings methodology; his problem is, that his right-wing views are completely out of touch with most Americans. Unless you are Caucasian and 50 or even 55+, and right wing, you are not going to listen to Hannity.
(5/12/2014 2:50:54 PM)
Hannity would feel this way because he's in the format most suffering from aging demographics and listener fatigue, political talk. His ideology requires him to believe "real America" HAS to be on his side, so the idea they aren't listening is problematic to him - and he searches for an excuse. Pathetic.
(5/12/2014 1:22:11 PM)
I heard Sean's comment at the Sports Programming Conference in San Diego and totally agree. There has to be a meeting of the minds with Nielsen because the paradigm is different and if there is no accuracy to what you are measuring, why do it. The current reporting method stations are using for on-line listening is difficult to work with or believe at best. This problem requires a good solution from Nielsen...now.
(5/12/2014 11:45:02 AM)
I say again -- add PPM encoder to your internet streams. This is not shocking revelation. Also, manipulating server logs, Fred? We're going down the conspiracy road now? Come on.
(5/12/2014 9:48:03 AM)
Hannity is absolutely correct. This is an "Elephant in the room" issue for radio. What exactly is being done about it? Nothing yet.

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Hannity Makes Hollywood Reporter List

4-16-14

Nationally syndicated talker Sean Hannity is listed in the top 35 Most Powerful People in New York Media 2014, but it's for his TV show. Hannity is also on the May 12 cover of Radio Ink magazine. In our interview, Hannity discusses the end of his contract with Cumulus, his rivalry with Michael Savage, and his thoughts on how radio is measured, which he says "is flawed in a dramatic way." Check out The Hollywood Reporter Media list HERE which also includes Howard Stern.

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Tennessee Wants Hannity

2-11-14

On Monday Tennessee state lawmakers approved a resolution inviting Sean Hannity and ?other like-minded New Yorkers? to move to Tennessee. The resolution, which was approved 73-22, was written by Republican Andy Holt who said, Hannity should move to Tennessee because New York Governor Andrew Cuomo ?made inflammatory and insulting remarks about conservatives? in his state. The resolution includes points about the state's low taxes, Republican supermajority, good fishing and attractions.

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Hannity Finds New Dallas Home With Salem

1-7-14
No longer on WBAP in Dallas, Sean Hannity has found a new home on Salem's KSKY 660-AM The Answer. Salem Regional VP of Operations John Peroyea said, "We are very happy with the addition of Sean Hannity to the excellent line-up of conservative air talent on 660 AM The Answer, Dallas. Dallas loves Sean and Sean now has the most excellent home in Dallas to please his many listeners and fans."

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Hannity Moves To Salem In Chicago

1-2-14

The Sean Hannity affiliate shuffling continues as Cumulus moves Michael Savage into the PM Drive slot on many of its stations. In Chicago, as of Monday, Hannity will move to Salem-owned WIND-AM (560). He was previously heard on WLS in Chicago. WIND-AM is making additional changes to its programming lineup as of Monday, January 6, including an expanded morning show with John Howell and Amy Jacobson.

Bill Bennett's Morning in America returns live to AM 560 in the 5 a.m. hour. Big John and Amy will follow with their Chicago morning show, 6 a.m. to 11 a.m. Dennis Miller will remain 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., but will now be live for three hours. Sean Hannity will be live, aired from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Joe Walsh, who was moved into the 5 p.m. hour last summer, will continue with a live and all-Chicago show 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Michael Medved will air 8 p.m. to 11 p.m., followed by Dennis Prager at 11, and Hugh Hewitt at 2 a.m.

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Hannity Gives $25K to Fired Operator

10-25-13

Sean Hannity called the Affordable Care Act hotline during his radio program earlier this week and spoke with operator Earline Davis, who was later fired for agreeing to speak on-air. Yesterday, during The Sean Hannity Show, Hannity announced that he would be donating one-year?s salary to Davis and her family, in addition to launching a campaign to help her find a new job. Listeners can visit Hannity.com or email jobs@hannity.com

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Hannity Will Move to 660 AM in Dallas

10-17-13

And now the affiliate shuffle begins. With Michael Savage and Sean Hannity about to compete in PM Drive, there will be a lot of station changes announced between now and January 1st. Hannity will be dropped from all Cumulus stations as Savage moves into that position. When Hannity leaves WBAP in Dallas  listeners will be able to hear him live from 2pm to 5pm CT on Salem's 660-AM "The Answer."

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Rush, Hannity Returning To WPHT in Philly

10-15-13

CBS' WPHT will bring back the two conservative talkers on Monday, October 28. Rush will get his regular time slot of noon to 3 p.m. on WPHT, however Hannity will air on tape from 9 p.m. to midnight, not his regular 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. live slot following Rush. Rush and Hannity were both on WPHT before moving to the Merlin station which was sold to YMF Media in August.

The odd man out due to these changes is Casey Bartholomew who was heard from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. Dick Morris loses an hour and will now he heard from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Dom Giordano will move from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., to 9 a.m. to noon. Senior Vice President/Market Manager CBS RADIO Philadelphia Marc Rayfield said, ?We couldn?t be more pleased to bring Rush and Sean home to WPHT. They are leaders in the format and the standard by which talk radio is measured. Rush will be the lead-in for Dick Morris who has been developing a strong program the past six months.?

(10/15/2013 9:26:41 PM)
They are not missing from Philadelphia. They are cuttenly on the air at WWIQ.

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Savage Says He's Replacing Hannity?

8-16-13

Mediaite reported that Savage said on his show Thursday he would replace Sean Hannity on stations Hannity is being carried by Cumulus. Cumulus Media Networks syndicates Savage.  ?I predict, right here, right now, that I Michael Savage and the Savage Nation is going to take over The Sean Hannity Show time slot by the end of the year. He?s probably a nice guy, but his time is come and his time has gone. I am the heir apparent to afternoon drive on the east coast and around America on Cumulus stations, which have the most powerful stations in the radio world.?

(8/16/2013 7:34:13 AM)
The real story here, IS....
Michael Savage has recently joined the Psychic Friends Network. Any predictions he makes are purely for entertainment purposes only..
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Report: Cumulus Dropping Rush and Hannity

7-30-13

A story like this always seems to pop up around the quarterly earnings call (Cumulus reports tomorrow at 11AM). Politico reports it would be a major industry shake up if Cumulus dropped Rush and Hannity from about 40 stations at the end of the year. Politico says Cumulus and Premiere are at odds over the cost of distribution and that Cumulus has been looking for local and regional talent "that will be left vacant by Limbaugh and Hannity." However, a source tells Radio Ink nothing has been decided and a deal could even be worked out in the next month or so.

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Hannity Holiday Concert Will Salute Troops

Sean Hannity will be hosting a concert series this holiday season ? Sean Hannity?s Holiday Concert Salute to the Troops ? in four cities; New York, Pittsburgh, Atlanta and Washington, D.C. The events are being produced by Townsquare Media and will benefit the Freedom Alliance Scholarship Fund, designated for the education of children of U.S. service members who have been killed or permanently disabled in an operational mission or training accident.

Featuring three-time GRAMMY? winner Michael W. Smith, combat-decorated Marine/best-selling author Oliver North and platinum selling recording artist John Ondrasik (Five for Fighting), Hannity?s Holiday Concert Salute to the Troops will bring together some of the country?s best-loved performers and personalities in one intimate evening to celebrate the holidays by paying tribute to the men and women of our Armed Forces, their families, and the principles they fight to defend. 

The concert will travel to New York City?s Hammerstein Ballroom on Nov. 27; Pittsburgh?s Byham Theater on Dec. 2; Washington, D.C.?s Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill on Dec. 3; and Atlanta?s Cobb Energy Centre on Dec. 18.  Tickets for each concert go on sale Friday, October 21.

Tickets may be purchased at all Ticketmaster outlets, or by phone at (800) 745-3000. To purchase tickets online, or to find out more  information on Sean Hannity?s Holiday Concert Salute to the Troops, please visit www.Hannity.com. 

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Congratulations Sean Hannity. A Decade in Syndication

Sean Hannity started his successful radio career in Huntsville Alabama over 25 years ago. Today he celebrates 10 years in syndication with Premiere. He's heard on over 500 radio stations, reaches more than 13 million listeners every week, he's won two Marconi awards and he's a best-selling author. The Sean Hannity show is the second most listened to talker in the nation (behind Rush). 

Hannity said ?After 10 years in syndication, and nearly 25 years on air, my love for radio continues to grow.  I?m grateful to be working with some of the best people in the business ? from my staff, to affiliates, to my radio partners and sponsors; I?m proud of what we?ve accomplished together.  Thank you to the listeners and fans who join me on this radio journey each day and help make this one of the best jobs in the world.? Even former President George W. Bush called his show to congratulate him.

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