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How Marty Smith Turned a NASCAR Assignment Into an ESPN Journey Unlike Any Other

"My bosses have given me these opportunities. And whatever that is, I want to try to dominate that box. Whatever that box is, I want to maximize it. I want to make it grow and bloom and flourish with resonance that far surpasses what I had maybe hoped for."

Why Gordon Borrell Investigated the AI Disconnect Between SMBs and Media Sellers

"We're all in the advertising and marketing business, in the small niche world that we live in, and we think, 'Oh yeah, use it to make a headline, use it to write copy or do a summary of something.' And yeah, they're using it for that. But it's a remarkably small percentage. And they're also not using it to any great extent right now for marketing and advertising recommendations."

20 Brands in 20 Days: Chris Malone, KJLH Los Angeles

"The fact that we're able to be so deep in our scope, it creates loyalty and passion with our listeners."

Why iHeartMedia Should Drop the Non-Compete Fight With Former KXnO Talent

"iHeartMedia would be best served by dropping its contention over a non-compete breach and allowing Roberts and Strain to move forward. Doing so wouldn't diminish the company's contractual rights. It would demonstrate something far more valuable: perspective."

It’s Time For Classic Rock to Reopen the Request Lines

We claim it’s our ability to connect with our listeners that sets us apart from a boring Spotify stream. Let’s prove it.

How Ali Mac Landed in Mornings at 92.9 The Game in Atlanta

“I’m not taking it for granted, and this is where I want to be for many years.”

For K-Earth’s Lara Scott, a Dare Led To a Radio Career

When she was 17 and living in Central Oregon, a friend of Scott dared her to call a local radio station and ask if they were hiring.

Around the Horn Closes Out Historic Run on ESPN

“I came into this world a stat boy, I’m going to leave it a stat boy. Thank you very much.”

Jordon Hudson: Pablo Torre’s Findings are ‘Defamatory and Targeted’

"Can y'all please stop giving credibility to this 'reporter'?"

Ryan Clark Apologizes for Invoking Robert Griffin III Wife Into Heated Debate

"I took a take that was personal to another person and made it personal to myself. I shouldn’t have done that.”

Jim Nantz: Chiefs-Cowboys Thanksgiving Day Game is ‘Going to Set Records’

"That’s not what I’m out for it to do, but I just hope it’s a great football game, but it will be a wonderful matchup to call on Thanksgiving."

US 96 Jackson’s Hannah Lane To Guest Host Grand Ole Opry

Your Country US 96 Jackson, MS morning co-host Hannah Lane will be the October 3 Grand Ole Opry guest announcer.

Megyn Kelly: Jake Tapper Told Me He Wanted to Answer Tough Questions About Book on Joe Biden

"I've never done anything social with Jake, but we like each other, so it was kind of awkward."

Hits On The Horizon: Scotty McCreery, Royal Otis and Russ

A couple of my choices come straight from the Country category this year. Scotty McCreery w/ Hootie and the Blowfish / “Bottle Rockets,” Bailey Zimmerman & Luke Combs / “Back Up Plan.

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Why Gordon Borrell Investigated the AI Disconnect Between SMBs and Media Sellers

"We're all in the advertising and marketing business, in the small niche world that we live in, and we think, 'Oh yeah, use it to make a headline, use it to write copy or do a summary of something.' And yeah, they're using it for that. But it's a remarkably small percentage. And they're also not using it to any great extent right now for marketing and advertising recommendations."

20 Brands in 20 Days: Chris Malone, KJLH Los Angeles

"The fact that we're able to be so deep in our scope, it creates loyalty and passion with our listeners."

Why iHeartMedia Should Drop the Non-Compete Fight With Former KXnO Talent

"iHeartMedia would be best served by dropping its contention over a non-compete breach and allowing Roberts and Strain to move forward. Doing so wouldn't diminish the company's contractual rights. It would demonstrate something far more valuable: perspective."

Stop Mourning Radio. Start Reinventing Yourself Now

Radio was the language I spoke. It was the only thing I really understood. I had spent so many years programming, building formats, developing talent, and understanding audiences—that it was all so inherent in me. That made everything more difficult."