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ESPN’s Troy Aikman Dilemma: Three Options Before the Super Bowl

"At some point, ESPN has to decide whether it wants the conversation surrounding its first Super Bowl to be about the broadcast it has assembled or the one it might be losing."

Why the 2026 Midterms Haven’t Inherited ‘The Podcast Election’ Label

"When we go back to 2024, Donald Trump was making lots of podcast appearances. That was easy to watch and monitor. It was very easy to compare his appearances with those of his opponent, Kamala Harris. That’s one of the reasons we’re probably not seeing as much hubbub about it this year.”

Steve & Gina Win CMA Honors by Simply Being Themselves

"In more than 20 years of working together, I can count on one hand the number of times we've truly disagreed."

If Rock Bands Were Halloween Candy, Who’s the Full-Size Bar?

"A great Candy Superhouse is like a great RockTernative music library. It’s loaded with king-sized hits like Snickers, Reese’s and Hershey’s. "

Why the Gen Z Audience Needs Personality-Driven Urban Radio

"Young listeners crave community and connection. They just consume it differently right now."

Why Radio’s Local News Numbers Should Silence the Doom-and-Gloom Crowd

I'm not saying this removes any concerns that persist, but it is also a clear sign that the narrative of radio as dead simply isn't grounded in reality.

How Improv and Audience Interaction Fuel Heidi & Frank’s Success on 95.5 KLOS

"When I was coming up in the ‘90s, it was one of the best times to be in it. Then the accountants and lawyers started making programming decisions they had no right to make.”

What Does Real Rock Radio Growth Look Like in 2026?

"2026 growth is about growing audience love, not audience size."

Draymond Green Proved He’s Not Ready for Inside the NBA’s Next Evolution

"For years, Green has been viewed as the natural successor to Barkley. The next voice, personality, or the next era. Championships, edge, and a willingness to say what others won’t. On paper, it makes sense. But sitting in that chair isn’t about resume."

Is AI Advertising About to Disrupt Local Media Revenue Streams?

Let's be honest: the money being poured into AI infrastructure is staggering. You'd have to be naive to assume that ad dollars won't follow the eyeballs.

Is the Recent Sports Viewership Growth Too Good To Be True?

"The danger comes when inflated or expanded definitions of “viewership” become accepted without context. Because eventually those expectations become baked into rights fees, ad sales, staffing decisions, and long-term business strategy."

How 1010 WINS Anchor Susan Richard Wrote and Produced Her Own Film

"Most of it was written in the conference room on the 10th floor of 345 Hudson behind Ben Mevorach's office."

Detroit Sports Broadcaster Pat Caputo Dies After Bout With Cancer

"Today May 7th we lost Pat to cancer. Pat was surrounded by his family. Thank you for all your support."

100.7 The Wolf Launches New Morning Show “Ellen & Aaron” in Seattle

"With Ellen's established rapport and Aaron's local stage presence, this show is a celebration of everything our community loves."

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Why the 2026 Midterms Haven’t Inherited ‘The Podcast Election’ Label

"When we go back to 2024, Donald Trump was making lots of podcast appearances. That was easy to watch and monitor. It was very easy to compare his appearances with those of his opponent, Kamala Harris. That’s one of the reasons we’re probably not seeing as much hubbub about it this year.”

Steve & Gina Win CMA Honors by Simply Being Themselves

"In more than 20 years of working together, I can count on one hand the number of times we've truly disagreed."

If Rock Bands Were Halloween Candy, Who’s the Full-Size Bar?

"A great Candy Superhouse is like a great RockTernative music library. It’s loaded with king-sized hits like Snickers, Reese’s and Hershey’s. "

Numeris Radio Local+ Explained: How Canada’s New Radio Measurement Really Works

“The role of modelling is not to replace measurement, but to enhance it. By extrapolating listening from Radio Local+ to virtual respondents, we can provide better insight into reach and frequency, resulting in better value for the radio industry.”