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Sports Radio Can’t Develop Talent If Programmers Are Too Busy Becoming Talent

"Programming is supposed to be about developing talent, building brands, creating opportunities and preparing the next person to take the next step. When the person responsible for doing those things becomes part of the talent lineup, the priorities inevitably become blurred."

Dolly Parton’s Death Shows Radio’s Real Power

When news broke yesterday that Dolly Parton had died...

SuperTalk 99.7 WTN, Matt Murphy Delivered Broadcast Excellence on Dolly Parton’s Passing

Dolly Parton gave America so much for so long. It's only fitting that her hometown station gave her the send-off she earned.

20 Brands in 20 Days: Eric Wellman, Q104.3

"The playlist spans from Elton John to Linkin Park — a four-generation bandwidth that most radio formats wouldn't dare attempt."

How Scott Hanson Is Guiding ‘RedZone’ Through Changing Times With NFL Media

"To the extent that Disney [ESPN] was interested in the RedZone aspect of this, they're interested in it because it's a galactic success. In show business, you don't mess with a success"

What Barstool Sports’ Anniversary Should Teach Sports Radio Talent

"The message for sports radio talent is urgent: adapt or risk obsolescence. Use the tools available. Promote and amplify your message. Get social. Your niche doesn’t live on your timeline—it lives on your audience’s"

Urban Radio in 2025: Local Connection, New Artists, Real Results

"As long as programmers and personalities keep that balance in mind, I believe urban radio has room to grow and even reassert its influence."

Why Eric Stanger of the ‘Sean Hannity Show’ Left the BNM Summit Inspired

"I left the summit feeling deeply inspired and motivated about our industry, its future, and the incredible people who are pushing boundaries and driving innovation."

CBS News Folds on Editing Policy as ESPN Refuses to Bow to Censorship Demands

For a network to fold when it comes to its journalism policies is downright bad judgment.

News/Talk Radio Needs to Copycat the Podcast Industry On This One Issue

The industry simply can’t afford to ignore this.

NBC Sports Sees Second Highest Viewed NFL Opening Weekend in Last Twenty Years

"The numbers represent NBC Sports’ biggest NFL Kickoff Weekend since 2015 and the second-highest audience ever to open Sunday Night Football in its two-decade history"

CBS Sports, FOX Sports Post Massive NFL Week One Viewership Figures

"CBS has not drawn an opening-week national window this strong in more than 25 years, and FOX’s single header still topped anything seen in the past eight"

Megyn Kelly Announces Plans for Live Show Tour

"It is fun to get together with like-minded people."

Connoisseur Media Sets New Programming Teams and Format Leaders

"Radio, to stay relevant, needs to have empowered leaders that can make things happen fast. I believe today we have that team.”

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Dolly Parton’s Death Shows Radio’s Real Power

When news broke yesterday that Dolly Parton had died...

SuperTalk 99.7 WTN, Matt Murphy Delivered Broadcast Excellence on Dolly Parton’s Passing

Dolly Parton gave America so much for so long. It's only fitting that her hometown station gave her the send-off she earned.

20 Brands in 20 Days: Eric Wellman, Q104.3

"The playlist spans from Elton John to Linkin Park — a four-generation bandwidth that most radio formats wouldn't dare attempt."

How Rece Davis Plans To Build on College GameDay’s Legacy Ahead of a Historic 40th Season

"The fact that they’ve decided that we’re worthy of their time and attention over the years is something I’m very grateful for."