What the Podtrac Podcast Rankings Should Tell the News Media About What Consumers Are After
There's a common theme that isn't hard to pick up on when you really look at the results.
Al Michaels Is Failing to Measure Up to His Own Standard
"When the magic starts to fade, everyone seems to know it but you. The audience hears it. Your partner feels it. Producers see it. The industry whispers it and the only person who doesn’t… is the living legend himself."
Despite the Headwinds, Talk Radio Has a Real Opportunity in 2026
At a time when too many are in doom-and-gloom mode, viewing the state of the format through this lens should put a pep in the step of every news/talk host, programmer, producer, news person, and board operator.
Redefining Classic Hits in the Streaming Era
Play what is expected from your brand, but also offer a variety that surprises.
The Resolutions Rock Radio Needs In 2026
Here’s to 2026. Make it a great year for the listeners, and they’ll make it a great year for you.
The NHL Must Re-Discover What the Winter Classic Should Be
"The league needs to stop asking how far the idea can be stretched and start remembering why it worked in the first place."
How Does the Radio Industry Really Feel About AI in 2026?
"Who sets the rules? Who enforces them? And who gets protected when things go wrong?"
When the News Hit Home, KDKA Owned the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Story
KDKA showed that sometimes the smartest move is throwing the plan out the window and trusting the newsroom and hosts to follow the news. This was one of those moments, and the station never hesitated.
Muting Sports Play-By-Play is Technology That Networks Should Never Consider
"When innovation begins to neutralize one of your most expensive and defining assets, it may be time to reconsider whether that investment is truly moving the product forward."
SiriusXM NFL Radio Served as the Best Destination for a Black Monday Feast
"No channel on any media platform combines knowledge and entertainment in football talk better than SiriusXM NFL Radio."
