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Alissa Pollack Shares Her Secrets to Networking Success in Radio and Music

"It's really just about building relationships and finding the mutual wins."

Why Fox News Borrowed a Page From the Barstool Sports Playbook to Reach Younger Audiences

Digital platforms reward one thing above almost everything else: a glimpse into how the sausage gets made. I’ve written about this before, and the principle hasn’t changed. People who love your brand want to know everything about it.

Glenn Ordway Reveals Why He Came Out of Retirement To Launch ‘The Big O Podcast’

"I’ve been in the business for fifty years and have been around some great sports teams, memories and personalities. Why not just go back and reconnect with all these moments and people?"

Blake Griffin Is Pointing the Finger at the Wrong People in Sports Journalism

"If Griffin truly wants to champion sports journalism, his fight shouldn't be with the people entertaining audiences. It should be with the companies that decided entertainment was the better business model in the first place."

Music Radio Needs To Play The Hits And Play Them Often

After being in the research end of the business for almost half of my career, I was always surprised how young programmers misunderstood the dangers lurking in the waters of “new music.”

Sales Meeting: For Media Sellers it is Far From the Most Wonderful Time of the Year

Welcome to our first sales meeting of December. Hope everyone had a nice Thanksgiving holiday and re-entry back into the real world on Monday...

Charlie Cook Reflects On A 54 Year Career and the State of Country Radio

“So, my first thing would be don't retire. And I don't mean that 100%, but I will say that I miss the cowboys, but I don't miss the rodeo."

Music Radio Takeaways From Fall PPM Markets

In the fall PPM markets ratings for Classic Hits and Classic Rock continue to perform extremely well in most markets.

Kenny Mayne: ‘Sometimes I’m Puzzled’ by the Current State of Sports Media

Brian Berger featured former ESPN personality Kenny Mayne on the most recent edition of his Sports Business Radio podcast. Mayne, who was part of...

Music Radio Remembers Industry Vet Doug Dahlgren

Doug Dahlgren, known for his work on morning shows in various markets, including Indianapolis and Portland, OR, passed away on November 30 at his home in Chicago.

Dan Markus Joins Civic Media In Milwaukee/Racine

Dan Markus has joined Civic Media Oldies 1400 WRJN/99.9 Racine and 98.1 Kenosha WI as midday host.

*Updated* More Names Surface In Ongoing Cumulus Layoffs

Two more radio veterans have joined the ever-growing list of Cumulus Media downsizing.

YouTube Popularity with Podcast Listeners Grows in 2024, Doubling Spotify and Apple Podcasts As Primary Source

"YouTube's growth underscores how video has become an integral part of the podcast experience."

Alana Lynn To Leave KISSIN 92.3 Boise

Alana Lynn, Country “Kissin’ 92.3” KIZN Boise APD/MD and morning co-host, will leave the station at the end of the week to pursue an opportunity outside the radio industry.

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Why Fox News Borrowed a Page From the Barstool Sports Playbook to Reach Younger Audiences

Digital platforms reward one thing above almost everything else: a glimpse into how the sausage gets made. I’ve written about this before, and the principle hasn’t changed. People who love your brand want to know everything about it.

Glenn Ordway Reveals Why He Came Out of Retirement To Launch ‘The Big O Podcast’

"I’ve been in the business for fifty years and have been around some great sports teams, memories and personalities. Why not just go back and reconnect with all these moments and people?"

Blake Griffin Is Pointing the Finger at the Wrong People in Sports Journalism

"If Griffin truly wants to champion sports journalism, his fight shouldn't be with the people entertaining audiences. It should be with the companies that decided entertainment was the better business model in the first place."

A Little Jealousy and a Whole Lot of Marconi Admiration

"In a business where so much of the attention goes to what's struggling — the layoffs, the consolidation, the ratings that slipped — this is a night that points the spotlight at people doing exceptional work."