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Why Are Talk Radio Hosts Missing From 2026 Marconi Award Nominees?

News/talk has produced Marconi winners and finalists for years. Hosts who've been recognized before -- or who've built shows around exactly the kind of local connection and audience loyalty the Marconis are meant to honor -- don't typically forget to apply.

Streaming Services Develop Distinct Lanes Like Radio

"When everybody has the music, the music itself no longer separates one service from another. This is starting to make streaming look a lot like radio."

20 Brands In 20 Days: Marci Braun, US 99 Chicago

"The hang time you get with artists is definitely part of the secret sauce because you feel invested,"

Inside Mark Simone’s Decision to Expand His 710 WOR Show

"We're doing very well ratings-wise, and apparently really well sales-wise, advertising-wise. If we have sponsors waiting, that's a good sign."

Howard Eskin Remains Off 94WIP After ‘Unwanted Advance’ Towards Female

Eskin has not commented on the incident since it was first reported.

Thom Brennaman Returning to Sports Broadcasting with The CW, Per Report

He had previously spoken with a couple of major league teams about broadcasting positions and six or seven agents, none of whom had any interest in working with him.

Radio Stations Must Meet The Moment on Weekends

Radio's advantage is supposed to be that it's live and local. Monday through Friday that case can be made. Weekends though are a different...

Does Your News Audience Want the Truth, And Should You Give It to Them Anyway?

Society is better when people are better informed, but if that’s not motivation enough for you, it’s a business opportunity, too.

Have You Talked To A Radio Listener or Follower Today?

Friends Don’t Need a Script.

An Error Doesn’t Mean a Mistake in Nielsen Audio Estimates

We’re in the midst of the political season which means a lot of polling.  Surveys aren’t perfect and in fact, are getting harder to...

20 Brands In 20 Days: Scott Roddy, KSON, San Diego

I hear this frequently. Well, it sounds like a small market, but our listeners aren't going. I live in San Diego, so radio shouldn’t be doing this.

Justin Barclay Wants to Make an Impact on Detroit’s 910AM Superstation

"I wanted to connect with listeners, and I knew that was really going to happen mostly through talking.”

Tammie Holland, Foxy 106.9 Co-Host, Has Passed Away At 53.

Tammie Holland, morning co-host at Roberts Media Broadcasting’s Adult R&B KXBS-HD3, has passed away at the age of 53.

Nielsen 12+ June Monthly And Spring 2024 Quarterly Ratings

Nielsen has released June Monthly and Spring 2024 quarterly ratings.

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Streaming Services Develop Distinct Lanes Like Radio

"When everybody has the music, the music itself no longer separates one service from another. This is starting to make streaming look a lot like radio."

20 Brands In 20 Days: Marci Braun, US 99 Chicago

"The hang time you get with artists is definitely part of the secret sauce because you feel invested,"

Inside Mark Simone’s Decision to Expand His 710 WOR Show

"We're doing very well ratings-wise, and apparently really well sales-wise, advertising-wise. If we have sponsors waiting, that's a good sign."

The San Francisco Giants Reported Rocky Relationship With KNBR Has a Simple Fix

"Baseball has plenty of unwritten rules. Sports radio partnerships do too. One of them is understanding that a flagship station still has an obligation to call it like it sees it, hold teams accountable, and deliver the type of coverage local fans expect."