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 Two Nielsen Numbers That Should Be Running Radio (But Aren’t)

Both metrics have value, and it's easy to see why they can cause sleepless nights — or even celebrations at the pub.

The Industry According To….Katie Miller, Harker Bos Group

"Research has to be sequential. It's important to know your station's position before you dive into your content."

Rock Radio Keeps Slicing the Pie — But the Pie Isn’t Growing

While strategic boundaries and expectations matter, at what point do we end up with so much focus or strategic segmentation that it has an adverse effect and stunts growth?

The Industry According To….Dave & Mahoney, Compass Media Networks

"If you don’t have an angle on something, you can probably skip it. Find the things, no matter how trivial, that you really care about."

Rock Radio Hosts Need to Be Sure to Never Make a Trip to Lake Me

It’s ok to celebrate yourself. Just make sure that seesaw comes down after your personal high and gives a ride up for others, because they're expecting it.

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iHeart Media Reshuffles Hot 99.5 and Z104.3 Lineups After Fred Show Launch

"iHeart is clearly investing in Gomez, moving him into a higher-profile slot — a vote of confidence in his growing company role."

Provident Entertainment Promotes Josie Hardin and Reagan Hughes to Director Roles

"A unique combination of strategic thinking, marketing expertise, and genuine passion for both our artists and industry."

‘Move the Sticks’ Podcast Officially Comes to an End

"It's been a fantastic run for the MTS podcast. Partnering with a respected colleague and friend on 1K+ episodes has been a career milestone."

Five ESPN Studio Programs Earn Best May Viewership Ever

"PTI led all studio shows with 703K viewers, its best May since 2019."