Stephen A. Smith Must Reel in His Straight Shooter Persona Before It’s Too Late
"Does that approach actually strengthen the Stephen A. Smith brand, or does it simply inflate the “straight shooter” ego he has built?"
Adult Hits by the Numbers: How the Format Stacked Up in 2025
I built the analysis using Mediabase’s full-year statistics for each format’s airplay in 2025 to look at which artists received the most spins.
Why Fox News Ratings Rising in 2025 Should Be Cause for Concern at CNN and MS NOW
Fox News saw a 16% ratings increase...in a year after a presidential election. That means any ratings fight in 2026 is likely over before it begins.
An Experience of a Rock Band’s 50th Anniversary Is One That Lasts a Lifetime
"Experiencing your favorite band brings you back to a simpler time. Playing those songs again? Well, it just doesn’t get much better than that. 50 years is a long time. If not now—never."
How Much Would You Pay For Radio In a Connected Car?
"Why can’t North American broadcasters be a part of Radio Ready?"
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.
