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Maria Bartiromo Fired: Why Fox News Made the Right Call

Whatever the underlying motivation, the message to every other host and producer on the payroll is the same: sharing confidential editorial strategy with outside political figures will get you fired. No matter how close you are to the audience or the administration.

Why NBC Sports’ Return to Baseball Proves Local Broadcasters Still Matter

"NBC’s three-year multimedia agreement with Major League Baseball is off to an impressive start."

WWDD: What Would Dolly Do Radio Industry Leadership

Hundreds of stations synchronized to play “I Will Always Love You” simultaneously.

Are You Prepared For the 2026 Football Tax This Season?

"The Football Tax feels like an investment. Every year, football asks fans for a little more, and every year, fans grumble. Every year, we pay it anyway."

96.7/1310 The Ticket Expanding The KickAround During 2026 World Cup

The expansion features extra significance in 2026, however. Dallas is one of 16 cities in the United States, Canada, and Mexico hosting World Cup matches.

The Beatles Radio Presence Fades as London Museum Arrives

"There are so many special memories within the walls, not to mention the rooftop."

The Industry According To: Michael Starr, Glassnote Records

"How many of today's artists and hits from this decade will still be in core libraries with steady touring careers 2 decades from now?"

Radio Should Be Asking the Same Question EDM Already Answered

The question for every programmer, PD, and market manager right now is simple: are we giving people something worth connecting to?

Sports Radio’s Local Advertising Issues Are Rooted in an ROI Mistake

"The sports radio industry needs a lot of things to go right moving forward. But if advertising loses its ability to genuinely connect with audiences, the business faces a far bigger issue than declining ratings or shrinking budgets."

The Digital Advantage Independent News Creators Can’t Afford to Leave on the Table

Independent creators who've already cultivated younger followings are sitting on something more valuable than raw numbers. They're sitting on loyalty.

Cluster Warfare: The Radio Programming Strategy That Wins Today

"The media landscape today is so fractured that the battle for audience attention requires a clear and sophisticated form of warfare."

How News/Talk Radio Imaging Can Fix the Format’s Cume Crisis

The more people listening, the better. Without strong cume, our shows and stations are built upon time spent listening.

Why Great Mentors Matter at Every Stage of Your Radio Career

"The best mentor-mentee relationships are the ones in which both individuals are willing to listen, challenge each other, and learn."

Jake Steinfeld Launches Body By Jake Radio With iHeartMedia and Universal Music

"It'll be 72 and sunny every day at Body By Jake Radio where we are here to encourage people every single day: 'Don't Quit!' Keep pushing forward, no matter what."

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Why NBC Sports’ Return to Baseball Proves Local Broadcasters Still Matter

"NBC’s three-year multimedia agreement with Major League Baseball is off to an impressive start."

WWDD: What Would Dolly Do Radio Industry Leadership

Hundreds of stations synchronized to play “I Will Always Love You” simultaneously.

Are You Prepared For the 2026 Football Tax This Season?

"The Football Tax feels like an investment. Every year, football asks fans for a little more, and every year, fans grumble. Every year, we pay it anyway."

Why the Lindsay Clancy Case Should Be Topic A For News/Talk Radio

The story isn't simply a mother murdering her three children. That's not really compelling talk radio. The story has evolved into a national debate over mental health, criminal responsibility, pharmaceuticals, parenting, and the justice system.