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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. "

Country Radio Hall of Fame 2026 Class Recognized Officially

"Every single one of these eight honorees proves that country radio is alive and well."

20 Brands In 20 Days: Rob Miller, NEW 102.7 New York

"We win when we're leaning in on local and relatable things."

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."

America’s Top 20 Local Sports Morning Shows of 2015 Are…

It's time to reveal America's Top 20 local sports morning shows for 2015. Before you race ahead though to see who made the list, let...

Sports Radio Ratings From Around The Country

The December ratings are in for a number of cities and that means the Fall Book has now come to an end. Rather than doing...

WIP and The Fanatic In Tight Ratings Battle

In the bitter ratings battle between Sportsradio 94.1 WIP’s Josh Innes and 97.5 The Fanatic’s Mike Missanelli, the new fight appears to be over...

Shaping The Sound of a Great Sports Radio Station

I've written a few times over the past year about the importance of quality imaging and production for sports radio stations, and it's a...

Why Total Reach Matters More Than Ratings!

One of the real benefits of being removed from the inside of a radio station, is that you can analyze things about the industry...

Josh Innes – Sports Radio 94 WIP

If you've ever listened to Josh Innes on the radio, chances are you have a strong opinion about him. He's forceful with his opinions,...

Is National Programming a Difference Maker?

One topic that has been interesting to watch unfold over the past year has been the shift of local radio operators to take back...

Personality Profile: Rob Ellis

In the city of brotherly love, sports and passion go hand in hand. Having worked a short time there back in 2006, I learned how...

Growing Sports Radio’s Bottom Line!

For the past 19 years I've made my living in the radio industry. Most of that time has been spent in the sports talk radio...

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Country Radio Hall of Fame 2026 Class Recognized Officially

"Every single one of these eight honorees proves that country radio is alive and well."

20 Brands In 20 Days: Rob Miller, NEW 102.7 New York

"We win when we're leaning in on local and relatable things."

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."

How ‘Inside Training Camp’ Is the Best Gateway to the Start of the NFL Season

"Inside Training Camp has become a summer staple on NFL Network. More importantly, it serves as a joyous reminder that the weekly drama that is NFL football has finally returned."