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.

What Bad Bunny and the Super Bowl Halftime Show Teaches Rock Radio About Cume Building

The NFL is doing it right. Bad Bunny will be growing cume for the league on Super Bowl Sunday.

The Industry According To…Scott Borchetta, Big Machine Label Groups

"I think that Rock has suffered greatly over the last 30 years because there hasn’t been a real rock scene since Seattle in the ‘90’s."

Human Is the New Vinyl — And Rock Radio Can’t Afford to Forget It

Outside of the fear of being replaced, what I hear most about AI from fans is a fear of being misled — and a desire for real human connections with people they can trust, not digital hangouts with randoms who might be bots.

The Industry According To….Elliot Segal, DC 101

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If You Can’t Sell the Rock Radio Brand, Don’t Sell the Rock Radio Brand

Data will remain important for sales. But with more platforms, options, and endless data that isn’t always compatible, the era of purely quantitative selling is fading.

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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."