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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."

‘Ben & Woods’ Earn Three-Year Contract Extensions at 97.3 The Fan

"By the end of the new three year deal that we that we just agreed to, we will have been on the air more than a decade on this station. It doesn't happen."

Barrett Media’s Top 20 Major Market Sports Radio Program Directors of 2025

"A total of 32 PDs were eligible for voting consideration in the Major Market Sports Radio Program Directors category."

Barrett Media’s Top 20 Major Market Sports Radio Morning Shows of 2025

"A total of 30 shows were eligible for voting consideration in the Major Market Morning Shows category."

97.3 The Fan Signs Multi-Year Agreement for UC San Diego Basketball

"We are proud to establish this landmark partnership with UC San Diego, marking the first time 97.3 The Fan will serve as the exclusive broadcast home for Tritons basketball."

5.2 Magnitude Earthquake Doesn’t Rock 97.3 The Fan Host Braden Surprenant During Live Show

Wow. This building is swaying. I’ve never gotten an earthquake alert on my phone before. 5.2? Geeze!”

Barrett Sports Media Top 20 of 2024 – Major Market Sports Radio Stations

"A total of 33 sports stations were eligible for voting consideration in the Major Market Sports Radio Stations category."

Barrett Sports Media Top 20 of 2024 – Major Market Program Directors

"A total of 29 program directors were eligible for voting consideration in the Major Market Program Directors category."

Barrett Sports Media Top 20 of 2024 – Major Market Afternoon Shows

"A total of 33 shows were eligible for voting consideration in the Major Market Afternoon Shows category."

Tony Gwynn Jr. Getting Comfortable Behind the Mic at 97.3 The Fan in San Diego

When you think of the name Tony Gwynn in San Diego, the legacy of the late Padres great always comes to mind. For sports fans...

97.3 The Fan Comes Up Big in San Diego Winter Ratings Book, Led by Ben and Woods

"Ben Higgins and Steven Woods delivered the strongest performance at the station for the quarter with a 12.1 share."

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

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"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."

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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."