The Aging Audience Problem for Classic Rock Is Overstated and Here’s the Proof
We should work harder to fan the flames by giving our audience the benefit of our insights, resources, and connections.
Reviving the Radio Industry Requires Bold Ideas, Not Band-Aids
The collective brain power of the people remaining in the radio business can surely come up with ideas that would catch the public’s attention and make money, right?
The Major Mistakes MSNBC Made in Its Transition to MS NOW
In an increasing digital world, these things matter.
What Jim Avila Taught Me About the Television News Industry, And Life in General
If I had a question, he answered it. If I needed insight on a network, an executive, or a talent, he had it. Jim could walk me through topics in a way that made the complicated seem obvious.
Will Sports Fans Take a Stand as the ESPN, YouTube TV Dispute Continues
"Will we ever truly say enough is enough? Or will we keep refreshing the app, muttering under our breath, waiting for the next billion-dollar pout-fest to take the games away?"
What if Radio Ratings Were Based on Production?
"Those of us inside radio obsess over imaging. We hang on every word and share our epic creations like we’ve just solved all tune-out. For regular listeners, though — our zips and zaps are just commercials."
Why MLB Cannot Consider Moving the World Series To Other Networks
"In a time when every sport is chasing the next billion-dollar deal, baseball should remember what truly built its value — consistency, familiarity, and trust"
AI Music in Urban Radio Lacks Passion and Soul
In case you missed my disclaimer in last week’s article, let me say it again: that piece was written entirely by AI. Its purpose...
Why Data Should Inform Decisions—Not Replace Human Judgment
"We should never let AI decide what matters. We do!"
Why Winners vs Losers in Government Shutdown Shouldn’t Be News/Talk Radio’s Biggest Takeaway
As a format, one of the things we need to continue to work on is making the content more digestible for a wider audience, while still sticking to who and what we are.
