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Former Big Machine President Kautz Starts Advisory Firm

"Veteran executives increasingly build boutique consulting practices in music."

Strong Digital Performance Helps Townsquare Media Finish Q2 Nearly Flat

"Our Digital businesses represented 57% of Townsquare’s net revenue and 59% of Segment Profit in the first six months of the year."

Cumulus, Audacy, iHeartMedia Share A Common Investment Problem for Radio’s Future

"Every layoff may improve the balance sheet for a quarter, but it also chips away at the product listeners fell in love with. You want to make a guaranteed human campaign count? Invest in more humans than cut costs for new technology or another podcast to purchase for your platform."

Why Adam Schein Keeps Sports Radio as the Centerpiece of an Expanding Career Beyond SiriusXM

"Everything always revolves around the radio show. That’s the only way it works for me. I’ve always been loyal to SiriusXM, and they’ve been incredible to me."

John Kincade: Angelo Cataldi Will Leave A ‘Vacuum of Credibility’ In Philadelphia

"Angelo isn’t everybody’s cup of tea, but damn if everybody doesn’t know what he’s talking about, and bravo to him for doing that. That is what the challenge will be to every single one of us in the market.”

Jason Barrett Podcast: John Kincade, 97.5 The Fanatic

John Kincade shares his thoughts on coming home to Philadelphia, the latest headlines from the industry and the opportunities that turnover in his market...

Mike Missanelli Joining BetRivers

Missanelli will publish two weekly podcasts, beginning Thursday, that will be carried on BetRivers Network and other major podcast platforms.

Tyrone Johnson Striving For The Best Show Ever on 97.5 The Fanatic

Over the years, Johnson was encouraged by his colleagues to do more in the industry while his bosses discouraged him from trying new things. In fact, in 2004, both a boss and a co-worker told him that he would scare white people if he started hosting, as there were no Black radio hosts that were not former athletes at that time.

‘The Best Show Ever?’ Debuts on 97.5 The Fanatic

The new afternoon show airs from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM and pairs Tyrone Johnson, Ricky Bottalico, Hunter Brody, and Jennifer Scordo.

97.5 The Fanatic Announces New Afternoon Show With Tyrone Johnson, Ricky Botalico & Hunter Brody

"I have always said that this city has the best fans ever," said Johnson, "why not do the best show ever?"

Listeners React to Mike Missanelli Saying Goodbye

97.5 the Fanatic's Mike Missanelli announced he was leaving the afternoon show and listeners poured in with their reactions to the shocking news.

Mike Missanelli Announces Exit From 97.5 The Fanatic Afternoon Show

“This is like the guy who comes into Bull Durham and they go ‘the organization wants to make a change.’ Well that’s what’s going on."

John Kincade: ‘ESPN Commercials Made 76ers Loss Worse’

“The one that I’m getting sick of is… a Kia commercial where a guy cleans up the beach for sea turtles. When your team is losing by 20, I ended up screaming ‘F the turtles.’”

Meet The Market Managers: Joe Bell, Beasley Media Philadelphia

"I don't consider myself a sales guy. I have always considered myself a radio guy who could sell."

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Strong Digital Performance Helps Townsquare Media Finish Q2 Nearly Flat

"Our Digital businesses represented 57% of Townsquare’s net revenue and 59% of Segment Profit in the first six months of the year."

Cumulus, Audacy, iHeartMedia Share A Common Investment Problem for Radio’s Future

"Every layoff may improve the balance sheet for a quarter, but it also chips away at the product listeners fell in love with. You want to make a guaranteed human campaign count? Invest in more humans than cut costs for new technology or another podcast to purchase for your platform."

Why Adam Schein Keeps Sports Radio as the Centerpiece of an Expanding Career Beyond SiriusXM

"Everything always revolves around the radio show. That’s the only way it works for me. I’ve always been loyal to SiriusXM, and they’ve been incredible to me."

Kidd Kraddick’s Morning Show Legacy Inspires Industry Today

"Yes, Kidd was talented. However, he was also one of the hardest working, most obsessed with relevance and caring people I have ever met. "