Findings from the BBC Newshour Survey 2021

Watch this recording of American Public Media’s webinar with Jacobs Media to walk through the findings of their most recent BBC Newshour survey. APM commissioned this survey in early 2021, and the findings include feedback directly from audience members from major markets, as well as programming decision makers at public radio stations around the country. You can find a copy of the presentation deck by contacting your Station Relations Representative.

PANELISTS FROM JACOBS MEDIA

Fred Jacobs, President

Fred has emerged over the past two decades as one of radio’s leading visionaries. He founded Jacobs Media in 1983. In 2018, Fred was inducted into the National Radio Hall of Fame and is the first radio consultant to ever receive this honor. Fred has a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Michigan, and a Master’s degree in Telecommunications from Michigan State University.

Paul Jacobs, VP/General Manager

Paul started his career as a radio Account Executive in Detroit with both WNIC-FM and WRIF-FM. He then became the General Sales Manager for KZEW-FM in Dallas, and ultimately, the General Manager for KHYI-FM, also in Dallas. He was then lured home to run WDFX-FM in Detroit before joining Jacobs Media as its General Manager in 1991. Paul has a BA in Advertising from Michigan State University.

Jason Hollins, Research Director

Jason has conducted hundreds of studies for a large portfolio of clients including Fortune 500 companies, radio groups large and small, and digital media properties. Before Jacobs, Jason spent the entirety of his career in media with Edison Research, including serving nearly twelve years as Vice President.