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ESPN’s Removal Of The Bottomline May Have Exposed The More Hidden Distractions

"There was something comforting about turning on ESPN and seeing that ticker crawling across the bottom. It told you that you were plugged into the sports world. Today, the sports world isn't waiting at the bottom of our television anymore."

20 Brands in 20 Days: Tommy Mattern, 105.7 The Point, 92.3 WIL, St. Louis

For 26 years — almost half his life —...

How Mitch Albom Convinced Christopher Gabriel to Give Talk Radio a Try

"Without skipping a beat, he goes, 'I think you'd be pretty good as a talk show host.' And I thought, well, I did radio in college — I never thought about that."

Why College Football Kicking Off Without Lee Corso Just Doesn’t Feel The Same

"There will only ever be one Lee Corso. And for the first time, college football begins a season without him anywhere around it. That’s going to take some getting used to."

Why the NFL Should Stop Extending the ‘Brady Rules’ and Axe Broadcaster Meetings With Teams

"Now, the NFL is saying it’s the team’s fault if it provides information it shouldn’t? Because Aikman and Brady have ties to other teams, and the league knows that. What are we doing here?"

3 Reasons Scott Jennings Shouldn’t Leave CNN, Salem Radio Network for the White House

Press secretary is a demanding job: early mornings, late nights, and a level of scrutiny that makes cable news look gentle by comparison. It also doesn't pay like cable news or national radio syndication does.

20 Brands in 20 Days: Dale Carter, KFKF & Q104, Kansas City

Thirty-one years as program director. Twenty-nine years as the morning show host. In radio, that's not a resume line — it's a commitment. Dale...

Andy Pollin Reflects on Cumulus Media Layoffs Potentially Closing His Legendary Sports Radio Career

"I don’t think I could have carved out a better path in my career. There’s been highs and lows just like anyone else, but I couldn’t have done anything more enjoyable."

Would Anyone Miss Your Radio Station Tomorrow?

"If your station went dark tonight, flipped formats, ceased to exist - what would the market actually lose?"

How Declining Response Rates for Election Polls and Media Ratings Are Reshaping Survey Research

I was on a Zoom call last week with one of my former bosses, and we agreed that we're glad we're not doing surveys for a living anymore. It's a very tough business, and all these factors can cause some strange results.

Making Classic Rock Dreams Come True

"Your station becomes a topic of conversation — something I'm sure it is not on the average day."

Tom Bauerle Exits 930 WBEN After 24 Years

"Yes I was fired, one day after returning from a sold out Italy trip with fans."

Karl Ravech: “Surreal” To Be Reading About Being Laid Off By ESPN

"I certainly have literally no ill will to a company that's provided me with a life that has that has exceeded any expectation I had coming out of Needham High School or Ithaca College."

Cumulus Media Reports 9.7% Revenue Decline During 2026’s 2nd Quarter

"With our plan of reorganization confirmed by the court and the FCC approval process well underway, we are positioned to emerge from Chapter 11 with a stronger balance sheet to capitalize on future market opportunities."

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20 Brands in 20 Days: Tommy Mattern, 105.7 The Point, 92.3 WIL, St. Louis

For 26 years — almost half his life —...

How Mitch Albom Convinced Christopher Gabriel to Give Talk Radio a Try

"Without skipping a beat, he goes, 'I think you'd be pretty good as a talk show host.' And I thought, well, I did radio in college — I never thought about that."

Why College Football Kicking Off Without Lee Corso Just Doesn’t Feel The Same

"There will only ever be one Lee Corso. And for the first time, college football begins a season without him anywhere around it. That’s going to take some getting used to."

Ken West WERS-FM: Community Over Commercial Radio Model

"It's important because fun is contagious. Fun can trickle down to staff and trickle out of the speakers to the listener."