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Coleman Insights and Greater Public Launch Public Radio Underwriting Study

"Stations need practical, research-backed strategies to strengthen revenue performance"

Stephen A. Smith on Potential TV News Future: ‘If the Right Offer Comes Along, I’d Do It’

"Do I think I could do a new show? You damn right I can. With ease, I might add. It ain't hard, not for me."

2026 Barrett Media Audio Summit Presented by Point to Point Marketing Day 1 Recap

Barrett Media President Jason Barrett opened the show by welcoming attendees to SVA Theater in New York.

Q102’s Mollie Watson Departs Hubbard’s WKRQ Cincinnati

"What started as a dream internship became one of the greatest chapters of my life,"

Mike Rhyner Details What Went Wrong at 97.1 The Freak

"There are a lot of things that I really did like about it. And make no mistake, I'm not thrilled with what happened and the way it all came down but  I think we had a really good product."

What 97.1 The Freak Got Right and Wrong During Its Short Life

Ambition should never be viewed as a negative. But one of the biggest issues with 97.1 The Freak was its overly ambitious launch.

Mike Rhyner: “We Just Didn’t Get It Done” at The Freak

"They brought us on board with the belief that we could provide a viable, profitable radio outlet for them and we didn't do that."

Could ‘The Freak’ Resurface in Dallas?

"With a little more talent and another year, The Freak could have been a $10 million per year station..."

97.1 The Freak in Dallas to Change Format; Mike Rhyner and All Other Hosts Let Go

"We all see the writing on the wall. It could all come down today."

Reach Over Revenue for Mark Cuban and the Dallas Mavericks

"What we do probably won't be the same as what other teams have done."

Kevin Gray Named Pre & Postgame Host for Dallas Mavericks Radio Network

"Talk to you on-air Wednesday afternoon and be on the lookout for the podcast!"

97.1 The Freak’s Jeff Cavanaugh Makes Good on Promise, Gets Texas Rangers Tattoo On-Air

Chris "Mad Dog" Russo created a stir during the MLB Postseason by promising to "retire on the spot" if the Arizona Diamondbacks made the...

97.1 The Freak Adds Marc Stein for Weekend Show

"I am so excited to be back in a radio studio that I can hardly find the words."

Dallas Media Personalities Pay Tribute to Norm Hitzges

"Hitzges will be honored with an official proclamation by the Texas legislature the next time it meets."

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Stephen A. Smith on Potential TV News Future: ‘If the Right Offer Comes Along, I’d Do It’

"Do I think I could do a new show? You damn right I can. With ease, I might add. It ain't hard, not for me."

2026 Barrett Media Audio Summit Presented by Point to Point Marketing Day 1 Recap

Barrett Media President Jason Barrett opened the show by welcoming attendees to SVA Theater in New York.

Q102’s Mollie Watson Departs Hubbard’s WKRQ Cincinnati

"What started as a dream internship became one of the greatest chapters of my life,"

Audacy CEO Kelli Turner on Potential Future Sales: ‘Everything Has a Price’

"I think it's hard for anyone that's a business person not to be open for business for the right situation."