2026 Midterms: What News/Talk Radio Hosts Need to Know and Remember
As we get set for this silly, but oftentimes entertaining season, there are a few things to keep in mind.
MS NOW Practices What It Preaches About Digital Content
MS NOW knows its future isn't being built on cable. And to its credit, it's not pretending otherwise.
That's the clearest takeaway from remarks made...
The Password Mistakes That Almost Everyone Still Makes
"Creating strong passwords is only part of the equation. Changing your passwords on a regular basis adds another layer of protection."
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.
