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Adult Contemporary radio doesn’t need to shout to be heard. Promoting obvious uniqueness without arrogance will sit well with your listener.

Often, the instinct is to overcorrect when a legacy figure departs. Networks get anxious. They look to inject youth, style, or some form of disruptive energy into their programming, fearing that continuity equals stagnation. NBC News didn’t go down that road.

I argue that the information expenses are some of the most important dollars in your budget.

"Just because a leader delivers hugs over headaches doesn't make it better or more effective."

Where CNN still separates itself -- and where it still matters -- is when the world flips upside down.

My suggestion is to start by asking AI for detailed breakdowns on the person who listens to your station. Then see how it compares with the perceptions of the airstaff.

"If Major League Baseball was looking for a ‘Field of Dreams’ moment, the result was a nightmare"

Knowing who’s who and what’s what in the culture doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t act your age.

"The answer today may be different in two days, two months, or even two years. Time heals all wounds, and oftentimes people forgive, though never forget"

"The monster grows. Once it starts growing, it doesn’t stop"