3 Questions About 97.1 The Fan Coming to Los Angeles
"Audacy isn’t just launching another station. It’s testing whether FM can finally unlock a market that has resisted the format at scale like other large markets."
Why An All-Donald Trump, All The Time Approach is Bad for News/Talk Radio
Many news/talk radio hosts will tell you that someone like Jimmy Kimmel "turns away half the audience" by his political opinions. And they're completely oblivious to the fact that they do the same.
3 Reasons Country Radio Is Losing the Audience Engagement War
"We have a massive opportunity in front of us. Why? Because the bar for authenticity, storytelling, and audience engagement has been set remarkably low."
NBC Sports’ NBA Comeback Has Hit Its Stride With the Postseason
"In one of its biggest broadcasts of the season, the network’s talent and production team elevated their performance and delivered a compelling postseason presentation."
Why WFAN’s Boomer Esiason Deserves a Spot in the Radio Hall of Fame
Boomer Esiason never paid his radio dues by doing an overnight show in Akron. He was thrown into the deepest water and told to swim. Not only did he stay afloat, he rose to the top of his profession.
Chris Oliviero to Receive ‘The Jeff Smulyan’ Award at the 2026 Barrett Media Audio Summit
"It is my pleasure to announce that our 2026 recipient of the Jeff Smulyan Award is Audacy Chief Business Officer, Chris Oliviero."
3 Questions About KNX News Leaving 97.1 FM
I don't view this as a "sky is falling" type move, really. But I can't help but wonder about the state of all-news radio at the company following this development.
Mike Francesa Just Reminded Radio Why Personalities Still Matter
"If radio wants to compete in a world where creators build loyal followings overnight and take them anywhere, it must stop treating talent like replaceable parts."
White House Correspondents’ Dinner Shooting Tests Broadcast Journalists Under Pressure
It's a rare case when press people become subject, storyteller, and potential victims at once. But it shouldn't be the case.
Why Radio Stations Need Mascots More Than Ever in 2026
A mascot can always protect the brand because it can't age out of the demo, hold you hostage during a contract negotiation, get poached by a competitor, or go on Facebook and rant about the President.
