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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."

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

"A total of 48 PDs were eligible for voting consideration in the Mid Market Sports Radio Program Directors category."

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

"A total of 47 program directors were eligible for voting consideration in the Mid Market Program Directors category."

Adam Gold’s Career Took Off Once He Arrived in Raleigh

"I make fun of everything. I make fun of myself before I make fun of anybody else. I’m just trying to do an entertaining show.”

99.9 The Fan Picks Tim Donnelly For Afternoon Drive

"Donnelly comes to the Triangle from Virginia Beach."

Joe Ovies, Joe Giglio Launch Podcast Company Following 99.9 The Fan Exit

"We’re going to try to do what we’ve been doing, only on our own."

Is Sports Radio Giving Up on Mid Markets?

Sports radio is at a crossroads. If you work in the format, you probably feel that no matter where you are. If you are...

NC Governor Comments On Firing of Joe Ovies, Joe Giglio

“He took to Twitter to wish Ovies and Giglio well and thank them for the entertainment their show provided.”

Joe Ovies, Joe Giglio Out at 99.9 The Fan

"@giglio_OG and I did some really great stuff in just over 3 years of the show. Thanks for making us part of your routines."

Joe Ovies: Radio Should be Spending More Time on Reddit, YouTube Than Twitter

“There isn’t a better platform to get local flavor of a sporting event in real-time. Twitter is useless in promoting the show though.”

99.9 The Fan, Carolina Hurricanes Agree to Extension

“We’re really excited about continuing our long-standing relationship with the Carolina Hurricanes."

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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."