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The Industry According To: Kathleen, Kesley, & Chris, Columbia Records

"Relationships matter. Analytics matter. Being able to speak the language matters."

Why TikTok Followers Don’t Equal Radio Talent

"Some creators can. Others simply do not translate."

Tom Brady’s Viral Weekend Was A Business Lesson Sports Media Missed

"Far too many were eager to mock a staged wrestling angle, a promotional appearance, or a calculated branding move that they overlooked what was actually happening."

Why Cumulus Sees Xperi Data as a Big Data Breakthrough for Radio

"We're excited because we feel this is a step forward in using technology to change the way people think about radio. This is really the big data moment for radio, at least as we see it."

First Time Attendees Reflect on the Value of the Barrett Media Audio Summit

"You have to be hungry, curious, and driven to want to learn from those whom you have admired from afar for many years whom have been very successful."

James Koh Named New Evening Host On 97.1 The Fan Los Angeles

"Koh will host The James Koh Show weekdays from 6-10 p.m. He has been hosting programs on various days since the station officially launched last month."

KNX News Sees Slight Ratings Dip in Final Book on FM Dial

KNX News departed the FM dial on Monday, May 18th. The May ratings period ended on May 27th.

Behind Cody Decker’s Long Road To Helping Launch FM Sports Radio In Los Angeles

"People around the country may not realize that all the teams here are extremely loved and supported. The LA fans' voice has not been heard as much as it should have in the past."

Andrew Williams Details His Vision Behind Building 97.1 The Fan in Los Angeles

"I wanted all our people in this building. They are in this studio and conversing around the halls. That means something in the sense of trying to build something brand new."

Audacy CEO Kelli Turner: Sports Audio Is “As Secure and Relevant as Ever”

"Amid so many choices, sports audio’s place is as secure and relevant as ever—in fact, it’s thriving."

ESPN LA, AM 570 and 97.1 The Fan — Who Prevails in the Los Angeles Sports Radio Battle?

"Whether Los Angeles can truly sustain four full-time sports stations remains to be seen, but one thing is undeniable: the battle lines have officially been drawn."

97.1 The Fan Los Angeles Announces Daytime Lineup Launching May 18

"We’re building a full-scale, live and local LA sports network that brings sports to the FM dial and across multiple platforms to meet our audiences where they are."

3 Questions About 97.1 The Fan Coming to Los Angeles

"Audacy isn’t just launching another station. It’s testing whether FM can finally unlock a market that has resisted the format at scale like other large markets."

KNX News’ Alex Silverman: Move to AM Doesn’t Change Commitment to News Coverage

"I say it every day on the air: it matters where you get your news. And I really hope that it's a reminder that in this crazy and crowded landscape of media in 2026, trusted voices are still going to stand out."

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"We're excited because we feel this is a step forward in using technology to change the way people think about radio. This is really the big data moment for radio, at least as we see it."

A.I. in Radio: Where Is the Uncrossable Line?

"A.I. does not live in local markets, play games at your remotes, connect with listeners, or comprehend what culture you have built inside your cluster."