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How Armstrong & Getty Built a Show by Refusing to Sound Like Anyone Else

"I think we decided very early in our careers — decades ago — that we were going to do it our way. And if we failed, we would never wonder, 'Gosh, I wonder what would happen if we'd done it our way.'"

20 Brands In 20 Days: Brian Michel, KYGO & KOSI, Denver

"What you can't do is create for the community unless you really are part of it and have lived it."

The Industry According To: Frank Kramer, KLOS/Los Angeles

"As much as we have fun in our ridiculousness, the fact that our community comes together to support each other and we are that conduit gives the show and myself more purpose and satisfaction."

Why Netflix Can’t ‘Netflix’ The Field Of Dreams Game

"Netflix has spent its first MLB season attempting to prove it can create a live sports event that feels different. Now, it has an opportunity to prove it understands something equally important: Different doesn’t always mean more."

The Dianna Russini Story Had 20 Angles — Did Your Music Radio Show Find Three?

No one has to celebrate the mess of a potential scandal, but the key is having relatability to what the audience is already talking about — and even opening their minds to things they haven't considered yet.

Own the Chaos: Why Imperfection Is Rock Radio’s Greatest Asset

Own your issues. Own the moments that go sideways. Because those create better moments than any perfect tease can.

99X Morning Host Leslie Fram Exits

Crash Clark, who joined the morning show as a traffic reporter in 2024, has replaced Fram on the program.

What If the Next New Rock Radio Hit Isn’t New at All?

To be clear, this is not a call for being the "deep cut" and "B-side" station or format. This is far more strategic.

How Rock Radio Can Still Be the One That Matters to the Next Arena Act

Programmers have to be honest with themselves: a lot of the "new" music being played on RockTernative stations isn't "new" to many listeners. Calling it "new" doesn't make it a discovery if the audience already knows it.

Why Rock Radio Needs to Stop Ghosting The Audience

Just because a brand has a table — a website, app, and social pages accessible on phones — it doesn't mean they're really meeting the audience on their turf.

The Two Nielsen Numbers That Should Be Running Radio (But Aren’t)

Both metrics have value, and it's easy to see why they can cause sleepless nights — or even celebrations at the pub.

How ‘Free Beer and Hot Wings’ Built Community by Not Following the Rulebook

"We saw other shows chase after big markets, and get their opportunity. Then hit a bad situation and get kicked to the curb. That wasn’t what we wanted."

Alt 98.7 Detroit Tabs Amanda Habrowski for Mornings Beginning March 12

"I left Detroit to chase a dream, and now I get to come home and live it."

Fearless Females Are Paving The Way For The Future Of Rock

"Listening to those who came before me (although there were not many): Allison Steele and Carol Miller. They created a place for women on the radio that wasn’t limited to being a news reporter or someone giving the traffic reports."

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20 Brands In 20 Days: Brian Michel, KYGO & KOSI, Denver

"What you can't do is create for the community unless you really are part of it and have lived it."

The Industry According To: Frank Kramer, KLOS/Los Angeles

"As much as we have fun in our ridiculousness, the fact that our community comes together to support each other and we are that conduit gives the show and myself more purpose and satisfaction."

Why Netflix Can’t ‘Netflix’ The Field Of Dreams Game

"Netflix has spent its first MLB season attempting to prove it can create a live sports event that feels different. Now, it has an opportunity to prove it understands something equally important: Different doesn’t always mean more."

Why Ben & Woods’ Latest Extensions Could Be Their Grand Finale With 97.3 The Fan

"I got fifteen and a half years in San Diego doing morning radio. The last eight with Ben have been the most magical. Anything beyond that is just gravy for me. Honestly, if I had my way, this would be the last contract maybe."