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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."

Alpha Media Returns KEEZ Mankato Top 40 As Z99

Alpha Media's Hot AC station, Mix 99.1 KEEZ-FM in Mankato, MN, officially rebranded as "Z99" earlier this month.

Darlas Rai Departs Cumulus Media’s 95.5 Nash Icon, Nashville

Darlas Rai, the night host of “95.5 Nash Icon” WSM-FM in Nashville, has departed from the station as she transitions into what she describes as “semi-retirement.”

Mix Maine Media Expands Its Footprint in Bangor, ME

Mix Maine Media has entered into a Time Brokerage Agreement to operate Port Broadcasting’s two AM stations and three translators in Bangor, ME, with an option to purchase.

Chris Myers Details FOX Sports, ESPN Career and Life in New Book ‘That Deserves a Wow’

You know, even a bad day covering sports is a good day, because you're still doing something that's fun.

Barrett Media Welcomes Jon Lafayette as Sports Editor, Promotes Derek Futterman to Associate Sports Editor

"We want to share news, tell stories, highlight people, and explore business issues that effect all areas of the industry. But to do that, adjustments have to be made."

Will The Media Industry Adapt To Technological Changes?

"How many traditional news outlets are effectively using TikTok, for example? How well did traditional media fare when Facebook and Google took their content and advertising revenue?"

Things Music Radio Should Be Thankful For This Thanksgiving

Internally, I make a list of things for which I’m thankful. This year, I expanded the list to What Radio Should Be Thankful For in 2024.

Should Radio Be More Optimistic?

Who out there in radio is doing something new and different and can point to some success?

Consultant’s Corner: Scott Husky, RWPC

Scott Husky is President of RWPC, a Corinth, Mississippi-based consulting firm focusing primarily on Country radio.

Brent Dougherty, Dawn Davenport and Ron Slay Continue the Great Tradition of ‘3HL’ on 104.5 The Zone

When the Fall ratings book came out in April this year, 3HL had a streak of 23 consecutive months being No. 1 in the M25-54 demographic.

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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."