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The advertising money flowing into podcasting is real and it's remarkable. But it comes with a responsibility that the space can't afford to ignore.

"We are less than 70-days away from gathering the industry in NYC this summer. Please save some money on tickets and take advantage of today's sale!"

"You can’t empower insiders, reward scoops, and fuel the social media fire, then act surprised when it burns a little too hot."

Not everyone can be #1 in Nielsen, #1 in revenue, or #1 in streaming. We all need to acknowledge the little victories along the way, not just the final destination.

The TV world should take notice and, in this case, follow CNN's lead.

We can pretend there's some random revitalization on the way. Vintage and nostalgia are absolutely having a moment with younger demographics right now -- except for AM radio. They don't care about it, and let's face it: they're never going to.

"Make no mistake: the next generation of sports fans isn’t choosing between AM, FM, or even streams. They’re choosing between personalities, access, and interaction. Increasingly, that decision is happening on YouTube."

Conservative media built an ecosystem — from talk radio to podcasts to cable news — that turns casual listeners into passionate advocates. Liberal media, by and large, hasn't done that — at least not at the same scale.

I hate to hit you with this truth bomb: we are all replaceable. It is show business.

"The Masters’ disciplined mindset translates powerfully into the business—and radio—world. Companies that thrive over time are often the ones that resist shortcuts, protect their standards, and obsess over consistency in execution."