The Industry According To: Raffaella Braun, Triple Tigers

"Radio is still the best way to reach the largest audience consistently"

Why Broadcast Radio Will Never Get Its Fair Share of Political Advertising Dollars

Political advertising was never built as a meritocracy, and campaigns don't always spend where the numbers point them. They spend where the instinct — and the image — feels safest.

How “Swagu” Marcus Spears Built His Second Career at ESPN

"My wife and my kids will forever be the priority. I’ll literally walk away from anything if I felt it was a detriment to them and my family. I got the greatest job because I don’t get flack from my bosses knowing what’s most important to me."

Why The Tennessee Titans Pulling Jared Stillman’s Credential Needs More Specifics

"Professional franchises don’t have to agree with a media member. They don’t have to like the questions being asked or the opinions being offered. But when a credential is pulled immediately after pointed criticism and no explanation is provided, it creates the appearance that a dissenting voice is being punished for being dissenting."

Why The Conclave Wanted a Final Farewell After 45 Years

"Just come to Minneapolis. Remember the good times and bring in some new ones. That's all I'm asking. Bring along your ideas."

What Ratings? ROAS and Attribution: Radio’s New Accountability Standard

"If you're a radio program director and you don't know what ROAS is, I suggest you Google it. That's what you're going to be judged on moving forward."

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What Broadcast Insiders Really Want to Know But Aren’t Always Asking Out Loud

"What we already know is that the future of broadcasting will not be decided by whether the industry changes. It will be decided by whether it changes fast enough and whether it remembers what was worth protecting in the first place."

Jared Stillman “Disagrees” With Tennessee Titans’ Reasoning for Pulling Credential

"It was the totality of my coverage that led them to make this decision. I understand their position. I disagree with it."

KRMG Completes Move to 96.5 FM in Tulsa

KRMG is officially moving to 96.5 FM in Tulsa,...

iHeartMedia Names Tommy Castor Market President in Salt Lake City

Castor joins the company’s Northwest Division after serving as Senior Vice President/Market Manager at Audacy Wichita.

Tennessee Titans Pull Jared Stillman’s Credential Following Commentary Saying They’re “Not That Stupid”

"It would make them look like the softest organization in the NFL. That is not a headline they want to be dealing with."

MIX 100 Ends Jeremy, Katy & Josh Morning Show

“We extend our sincere appreciation to Jeremy, Katy, and Josh for their contributions, their commitment to MIX 100, and the energy they brought to the morning show,”

Tony Romo Pleads No Contest To OWI Charges Following Arrest Last Month

"This morning, I faced a recent personal failure by pleading no contest to a civil offense for OWI in Wisconsin. I own this completely."

840 KXNT Signs Off in Las Vegas

"The decision to cease operations on the 840 AM frequency is driven strictly by the fact KXNT's transmitter site is no longer available."

Chris “Mad Dog” Russo Explains Why He “Definitely” Misses Being On WFAN

"You do miss it. You miss the day to day. You also miss at times not having a partner. Where me and Mike [Francesa] could bounce back and forth ideas."

Skyview Networks Names Liz Stillman Vice President of Sales

"Bringing Liz to Skyview is an investment not only in revenue growth, but also in the long-term strength of the relationships that will continue to drive our business forward.”
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Jared Stillman “Disagrees” With Tennessee Titans’ Reasoning for Pulling Credential

"It was the totality of my coverage that led them to make this decision. I understand their position. I disagree with it."

Tennessee Titans Pull Jared Stillman’s Credential Following Commentary Saying They’re “Not That Stupid”

"It would make them look like the softest organization in the NFL. That is not a headline they want to be dealing with."

Tony Romo Pleads No Contest To OWI Charges Following Arrest Last Month

"This morning, I faced a recent personal failure by pleading no contest to a civil offense for OWI in Wisconsin. I own this completely."

Chris “Mad Dog” Russo Explains Why He “Definitely” Misses Being On WFAN

"You do miss it. You miss the day to day. You also miss at times not having a partner. Where me and Mike [Francesa] could bounce back and forth ideas."

Dan Le Batard Questions Why Networks Hire More White Than Black Former NFL Players as Analysts

"I just wonder if you guys notice that the sport is disproportionately black, and the broadcasters that get hired are disproportionately white, and it's on purpose. I'm asking the question. It's to make it palatable to the broadest section of people."

Tim Kurkjian: Karl Ravech Belongs On ESPN’s Mount Rushmore

"To be in the Mount Rushmore on ESPN, I think is really impressive. I think [Ravech] in that four-man group."

Locked On Podcast Network Launches New Short-Form Video Format On Social

"We're building a new creator network for today's sports fans using a new media model."

Chase Daniel Joins Bussin’ With The Boys For Sunday Evening NFL Podcast

"Every Sunday, we’re breaking down the biggest games, quarterbacks, storylines, and moments from around the league giving you a former QB’s perspective on everything that happened that weekend."

News

KRMG Completes Move to 96.5 FM in Tulsa

KRMG is officially moving to 96.5 FM in Tulsa,...

840 KXNT Signs Off in Las Vegas

"The decision to cease operations on the 840 AM frequency is driven strictly by the fact KXNT's transmitter site is no longer available."

Steve Sanchez Leaving K-DAWN for AM 670 KMZQ

Steve Sanchez is leaving K-DAWN for AM 670 KMZQ...

WRVA Afternoon Host Jeff Katz Inks Contract Extension

Katz has spent 14 years at the Audacy station and brings 35 years of talk radio experience.

MS NOW Names Antonia Hylton Host of New Weekend Program

Hylton joined MS NOW in April 2025 as a reporter and co-anchor of The Weekend: Primetime. Now, her first solo anchoring role gives the network an opportunity to showcase her journalism across a larger platform.

Lester Holt to Debut New NBC News Podcast Series

The series will feature deeply personal conversations with people whose lives changed through violence, survival, loss, injustice, or unexpected circumstances.

Howard Stern Bringing SiriusXM Show to HBO Max Next Month

“As the ‘King of All Media,’ I am honored to bring my SiriusXM show to HBO Max, and through HBO Max to worldwide distribution."

America in the Morning to End After More Than 40 Years

Westwood One will end the program as it prepares to launch The Bongino Report AM. Dan Bongino's new nationally syndicated morning show will debut Monday, September 21st.

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Music

MIX 100 Ends Jeremy, Katy & Josh Morning Show

“We extend our sincere appreciation to Jeremy, Katy, and Josh for their contributions, their commitment to MIX 100, and the energy they brought to the morning show,”

Mike Couchman Named Chief Programming Officer Pillar

"His experience, programming expertise, heart, and vision align with our mission."

Samantha Blake Exits 103.5 The Arrow Morning Show After Six Years

Samantha Blake exits 103.5 The Arrow/KRSP morning show. The...

Dan McClain Returns to 102.1 WDRM After Six-Year Retirement

"I TRULY couldn't be more grateful"

106.3 The Raider Abilene Debuts “Raider Mornings” with Chad Ray

"We've known the pair personally, around town, and around the station off-air for some time,"

Dolly Parton Streaming Surges 2,458% Following Death Tuesday

"Streaming spikes following celebrity deaths typically fade quickly"

Bill Keeler Returns to 92.7 The Drive After WIBX Exit

"I'm so excited to head back to The Drive, in the same studios I built 20 years ago."

Branden Lee Exits 104.9 The X, KXNA After 25 Years

"After 25 years on the air at KXNA 104.9 The X, my time with the station has come to an end."
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What Broadcast Insiders Really Want to Know But Aren’t Always Asking Out Loud

"What we already know is that the future of broadcasting will not be decided by whether the industry changes. It will be decided by whether it changes fast enough and whether it remembers what was worth protecting in the first place."

iHeartMedia Names Tommy Castor Market President in Salt Lake City

Castor joins the company’s Northwest Division after serving as Senior Vice President/Market Manager at Audacy Wichita.

Skyview Networks Names Liz Stillman Vice President of Sales

"Bringing Liz to Skyview is an investment not only in revenue growth, but also in the long-term strength of the relationships that will continue to drive our business forward.”

Triton Digital, RCS Partner to Provide Programmatic Advertising to Broadcast Radio

"This partnership opens a significant new opportunity, giving stations a direct path to the programmatic advertising market on the playout software they already trust and rely on."

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