What Shinedown Can Teach Media Professionals About Audience Connection
“Too many personalities, programmers, managers, and executives view the audience as data.”
Classic Rock Radio Can Fight the Fun Drought
"When was the last time you encouraged a talent to have more fun instead of focusing on the length of their breaks?"
When Howard Stern Won, He Lost the Fight That Made Him Matter
"The forbidden became permitted. The rebel had won, signed a massive contract, and moved inside the castle."
The Real Lesson From the Matt Miller Allegations Isn’t About Fantasy Football
"Creative ideas are valuable. Charitable initiatives are even better. Engaging with your audience is essential. But working together to properly vet, plan, execute, and distribute funds is what matters most."
Could Cumulus’ Win Over Nielsen Spark the Beginning of the End?
It won't happen overnight, but the tectonic plates are shifting, and once there's momentum, who knows where it will end.
No, ABC News and NBC News Shouldn’t Be Forced to Air Every Presidential Speech
There's a firm difference between being angry that networks skipped the speech and believing they should be legally required to air it. The fact that we're even having this conversation feels absurd to me.
How Four Radio Stations Covered Jay-Z and Noah Kahan
Two cities, two overlapping weekends, seven sold-out shows. Four stations made sure their city didn't miss a beat.
Why Barstool Sports Should Terrify Rock Radio Programmers
"Love him or hate him, the Barstool Sports ecosystem is spreading everywhere."
What Audacy’s St. Louis Sale Price Suggests About the State of Selling Radio Assets
"Sometimes the right buyer matters more than the biggest check, and in St. Louis, I think that's exactly what happened."
How Dan Patrick Turned a Canceled Interview Into Compelling Radio
It was the nuance of his approach that made it a home run. This was not a "rip the guest who didn't show" moment.
