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Troy Aikman’s Free Agency Should Push NFL Networks to Stop Overpaying Old Names

"I'm not proposing we escort Aikman or Collinsworth out with a gold watch and complimentary headset. I'm asking for competition, opportunity and imagination."

Why Podcasting Looks More Like Radio Than Ever in 2026

Putting out a consistent product on a daily, or at least weekly, basis is hard. It’s not digging ditches, but it’s also not what many celebrities expected when they cracked a mic for the first time to record their inaugural podcast episode.

Why 98 Rock’s Abe Kanan Believes in Live Radio

For a long time, having a one-person morning show...

How ESPN’s College Football Live Is Quietly Becoming One of Its Best Shows

"College Football Live might not have the profile of College GameDay, NFL Live or NBA Today, but it is among ESPN’s best-produced and best-directed programs."

Microsoft Outage Linked to CrowdStrike Update Hinders Media Outlets Worldwide

TV news outlets in both the United States and the UK have admitted to difficulties due to the outages.

Kim Williams Named iHeartMedia Area President Alaska & Hawaii

“I am grateful to iHeart and thrilled for the opportunity to work with these incredible markets.

Peyton Manning: Opening Ceremonies ‘Might Be Coolest Pre-Event Tunnel of All Time’

"With hundreds of thousands of people on the banks of the Seine, pretty magical moment."

Dan Patrick Now One Year Closer to Retirement

You don't replace Dan Patrick. You put someone else in and hope like heck they work out eventually.

Talk Radio Hosts Need More Discussion Across All Political Viewpoints

The more conversations we have, whether on cable news, network news, or local radio, the better, more entertaining, and more beneficial our conversations can be in America.

UK Radio Has A Lesson For US Radio Stations

For those of you who don’t know or remember me, I spent seven years at the late, great Radio & Records, working my way up from Assistant Radio Editor to a full-fledged format editor, reporter, columnist and feature writer, as well as contributing heavily to Street Talk Daily. When R&R shut down in mid-2009, I co-founded RAMP (Radio and Music Pros) with Kevin Carter, and, amongst all of that, I also spent some time on-air in Connecticut, Boston and Southern California.

Cancelling Your Radio Advertising is a Bad Idea

While it might be tempting to cancel your radio ads to save money, it can undermine your long-term marketing strategy and overall business health.

20 Brands In 20 Days: Chuck Damico, WMMR, Philadephia

When I was a kid, I convinced my parents to let me wear my WMMR sweatshirt in my school picture. I didn’t really understand the psychology of it then; I just knew I loved the radio station enough to want to wear the logo.

Steve Nichols Returns to WPPL, Mountain Country Radio, Blue Ridge, GA.

He previously hosted a morning drive and served as Production Director and Sales Manager before moving to Iowa in 2020.

Ryan Arnold Resigns From WXRT, Chicago

“The abrupt elimination of my afternoon drive position in the spring and the shift to part-time hourly tracking nights proved untenable."

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Why Podcasting Looks More Like Radio Than Ever in 2026

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Why 98 Rock’s Abe Kanan Believes in Live Radio

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How ESPN’s College Football Live Is Quietly Becoming One of Its Best Shows

"College Football Live might not have the profile of College GameDay, NFL Live or NBA Today, but it is among ESPN’s best-produced and best-directed programs."

The Listener Lens: Why Radio Must Put the Audience First

"I made up the term Listener Needs Analysis, but the core concept should be the absolute foundation of our entire business."