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The Return Of The Pretty Reckless AND The Return Of The Record Release Party

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"When you're a music brand, these events matter. Artists matter."

Laid Off By Innovation? Use AI To Get Hired Faster

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"Remember, your advantage is not what was listed on your business card. It is who you are, not what you do."

Live Music Revenue Plateaus After Years of Record-Breaking Post-Pandemic Growth

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Men..are redirecting discretionary dollars toward video games, spending double on gaming versus live events in Q1 2026.

KXnO Layoffs Highlight the Changing Reality for Sports Radio Talent

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"The industry has spent decades telling talent to be genuine, build trust, and create authentic relationships with listeners. Yet when those same qualities extend beyond sports and into the realities of the business itself, they can suddenly be viewed as liabilities instead of strengths."

Maddie Reis Departs Morning Show at 97.5/ 103.9 KMVA Phoenix

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Reis had been with the station since last September.

Cat Thomas Departs Beasley Las Vegas Amid Company Layoffs

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Thomas served as OM for the cluster while also programming Hot AC 102.7 VGS KVGS and Alternative X107.5 KXTE.

96.3 KKLZ’s ‘Mike & Carla Show’ Is Driven By Passion

Features Charese Fruge Charese Fruge -
“I honestly believe our true passion is entertaining our listeners and letting them think about nothing really serious or important, for the five hours we are on the air,” says Carla.

Aircheck: Machine Gun Kelly 15 KSTP-AM Minneapolis

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Machine Gun Kelly (Gary D. Sinclair) was one of several AM Top 40 personalities who would achieve future success in Los Angeles.

Kira Kathleen Joins Zimmer Columbia, MO Y107 And Clear 99

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She was downsized in recent Cumulus Media layoffs from her spot at AC Warm 98.5 in Cincinnati.

Mikalah Gordon’s Journey From American Idol To 98.5 KLUC

Features Charese Fruge Charese Fruge -
As for how Gordon transitioned into radio as a singer and stand-up comedian, it’s kind of a wild ride.

98.5 KLUC’s ‘Chet Buchanan Show’ Makes ‘A Splash’ in Las Vegas

Features Charese Fruge Charese Fruge -
“When I came to Vegas in 1999, we wanted to make a splash. Something more than a wacky stunt, definitely something that would do some good for the community, something that would make a real impact."

Radio Does Good When It Gives Back During Economic Uncertainty

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What should radio do during these familiar times of economic uncertainty? Two words: Give back.

Barrett Media’s Top 20 CHR/Top 40 Radio Program Directors of 2024

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"57 CHR/Top 40 program directors received votes from our voters."

Why Blackballing a Local Team Is a Bad Bet

Columns Jason Barrett Jason Barrett -
Rarely do sports radio brands take drastic measures to blackball sports teams from being covered and discussed in local markets. Even when a particular...

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Paul Finebaum Reflects on His Legacy in Receiving the Sports Media Lifetime Achievement Award

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"I, somehow, have been able to survive and adapt. My career is full of different chapters. Every one of those chapters, I never really knew if I’d make it out of it."