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"I've planned for what the inevitable is sooner or later...My feeling is I'll be here today and gone tomorrow, or I'll drop in front of the microphone and that's the end."

"These streets will make you feel brand-new, big lights will inspire you, let's hear it for New York."

"If we're going to claim to be more than just radio stations, are we built and ready to win larger advertising deals against the best sports media digital brands? Secondly, why are we only using radio ratings to showcase our impact?

With his NFL punting background and redneck personae, he is equal parts Ray Guy and Larry the Cable Guy.

By understanding your customers and staying ahead of your competitors, you can seize opportunity and keep your business in a sustainable growth mode based on market intelligence.

The undeniable fact is personal endorsements work and they’re a great profit tool. Major market stations charge advertisers between 30 and 40+ percent premium rates for endorsements.

Put your resources into the good, entertaining, informative stuff. Get your broom and sweep out the rest.

How do you stay motivated? There is not a talk show host, producer, program director whisperer. You must induce your own enthusiasm.

As President Biden gives his State of the Union address Thursday, one can ponder what the challenges and opportunities for news/talk radio will look like in the coming year.

Teams don’t want to alienate fans, but also don’t want a broadcast that isn’t up to standards.