Keith Cunningham

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Keith Cunningham is a music industry and Rock/Alternative columnist for Barrett Media and the founder of Black Box Group, a modern-modeled creative & strategic consultancy built for brands that need strategies with teeth. He’s the former Master of Mayhem at 95.5 KLOS-FM in Los Angeles for over a decade, a nationwide consultant, and has been repeatedly voted one of America’s top Program Directors and strategic thinkers. Keith has built his career by taking multi-million-dollar brands from worst to first and leading Marconi & Gracie award winners along the way. A data nerd with a rock-and-roll heart, he is an advisory council member for St. Jude fundraising, a fantasy football champion, and lover of his daughters & dogs. Reach him at keithblackboxgroup@gmail.com or on LinkedIn or X.

The Industry According To….Susan Larkin

"A local advertiser doesn’t need “the industry’s reach”. They need trusted voices that move behavior in a market."

Why Radio’s Silent Goodbyes Are Bad for Business

There’s rarely closure. There’s almost never an on-air “goodbye,” and once they’re escorted out of the building, it’s usually crickets.

The Industry According To…Rob Goldklang, Warner Records

"What Warner brings is a deeply experienced team across streaming, sync, A&R, physical, publicity, marketing—and radio."

Seattle vs. Boston: The Rock Halftime Show the Super Bowl Will Never Give Us

What if the halftime show had to represent Rock history from each team’s city or state? Two of the heavy favorites in this fake halftime showdown — Seattle and Boston — are on display this weekend.

The Industry According To….Dave Van Dyke, Bridge Ratings

"A radio station does not need an audience of millions; it needs to be relevant to your bubble. Why does a listener choose this station over silence? What emotional work does radio perform in a distracted world?"

Breaking

Why Gordon Borrell Believes Digital Is Winning Over Local Advertisers

“It comes with statistics. You place a radio ad, and the station can’t tell you how many people heard it, how many people liked the ad or liked the program.”

Why Heidi Raphael Returned Home to Lead the New York State Broadcasters Association

“I have met and worked with so many wonderful people. I don’t take that for granted. I’m grateful every single day.”

Bru’s Rocket Ride: From Polka Hour to Coast-to-Coast Radio

"It was one of those places where I really got to mess up and find my voice,"

MLB Network’s Intentional Talk Reversal Proves Connection Is Media’s Most Valuable Currency

"Intentional Talk has become, and continues to be, your favorite baseball player's favorite baseball show."