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What if the Sports Media Industry Had a Free Agency Period?

"It may not be a reality during my lifetime, but it sure is fun to imagine the possibilities."

100.3 The Sound’s Lasting Legacy With ‘The Backstagers’

Instead of the goal being to ask people what they thought about the station and gather information, it was about giving them access to the station and creating an open dialogue.

How to Make Syndicated Country Radio Feel Hometown Strong

Let’s start with the premise that if you're not showing up at important local events, you've already lost.

KLIS, ‘The Lou Information Station’, Coming to 590 AM in St. Louis

“The market is long overdue for a fresh approach and our content will feature real conversations people actually want to hear.”

New Owners Plan to Shift 590 The Fan to Talk Radio Format in St. Louis

“590 AM had a great run as an all-sports station, but it's time for a new direction.”

Former 590 The Fan Host Kevin Slaten Returning to Radio With New Missouri Show

"I still love doing it. I feel like I’m 25."

Sports Radio Hosts Need to Start Thinking About a Future Beyond AM/FM Radio

Look around you. Some big names and big brands in big markets have lost their radio jobs. It's time to think about alternatives.

If Trust Matters in Media, Then Why Are Advertisers Fixated on Social Media?

"A second look at radio and TV might be worth it. The audience trusts it. Maybe it's time that advertisers did too."

KFNS in St. Louis to Become FOX Sports 590 AM

“We’re excited to expand our partnership with FOX Sports Radio to bring the biggest names in the sports talk format to St. Louis."

590 The Fan KFNS Hosts Talk About Local Programming Coming to an End

"If you don't develop a sales staff you don't win. As simple as that."

590 The Fan KFNS To Cease Local Operations in St. Louis

KFNS owner Dave Zobrist has notified staffers the station in St. Louis will be shut down at the end of the month.

Kevin Slaten Returns to 590 The Fan in St. Louis

Slaten, one of the sports talk pioneers in St. Louis, will be paired with Nate Lucas and Bob Ramsey.

Former 590 The Fan Host Jay Randolph Jr. Dies

"He looked at me blank in the face and I said 'Is it bad?' He said 'Real bad'."

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What if the Sports Media Industry Had a Free Agency Period?

"It may not be a reality during my lifetime, but it sure is fun to imagine the possibilities."

100.3 The Sound’s Lasting Legacy With ‘The Backstagers’

Instead of the goal being to ask people what they thought about the station and gather information, it was about giving them access to the station and creating an open dialogue.

How to Make Syndicated Country Radio Feel Hometown Strong

Let’s start with the premise that if you're not showing up at important local events, you've already lost.

The Watch: On Balance with Leland Vittert, NewsNation

Leland Vittert is the relative newcomer to the NewsNation primetime lineup. But does his show come across that way? Let's find out.