Television news has a way of flattening reality. Anchors sit behind desks, hosts deliver rehearsed tosses, and reporters stand outside buildings with polished scripts....
For too many stations, their email newsletter is filled with a multitude of random items. Contests, appearances, sponsorships, and ads. They have minimal value for the consumer.
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iHeartMedia owns more than 850 terrestrial radio stations. Meanwhile, SiriusXM currently has 33 million subscribers, according to its latest financial results.
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.