Columns

"Guaranteed human is such a powerful promise. It's also why it rings hollow when the very humans responsible for creating those connections continue to disappear without warning for local audiences."

"I am pleased that FIFA no longer tries to turn non-soccer fans into soccer fans. Instead, this year's World Cup has presented the best of what the game offers, thereby drawing eyeballs to the action."

The data backs it up. The gap between afternoon and morning drive continues to narrow, and there's no reason to assume that trend reverses itself.

"Programmers should ask better discovery questions of their favorite record rep"

"If this is the opinion business, there's no need for apologies. Being wrong comes with the territory. What matters is having the conviction to make the call in the first place and the credibility to own the outcome afterward."

"There are people who take pride in discovery and treat their playlists almost like radio stations."

The hosts who build real, lasting connections with their audiences aren't the ones who follow every internal directive without question.

"For decades, SportsCenter wasn’t just where fans consumed sports news. It was where sports media stars were born. As Linda Cohn prepares to sign off, it’s fair to wonder if her retirement represents more than the end of a remarkable career."

Here's the uncomfortable truth about independent conservative media: the audience doesn't want to be informed. They want to be confirmed.

"Success won't be determined by how many sessions you attend. It will be determined, instead, by the quality of the relationships you build."