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Meet The Leaders: Keith Dakin, SVP Programming, Connoisseur Media

"We’ve done everything we can to establish our footprint in these local markets. Hire OMs and salespeople and make sure we have morning shows. Now we just got to hope it works. It’s been the big experiment to go back to doing radio the way it was."

Pat McAfee Is Having a Howard Stern-Like Impact on Sports Media

"Howard Stern faced plenty of the same criticism throughout his career. He wasn't universally loved, nor did he need to be. He understood how to make people pay attention, and McAfee has figured out how to do the same in a different era."

The Industry According to: Alex Whiley, Glassnote Records,

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How Conrad Thompson Used Wrestling Nostalgia To Build a Podcasting Empire

"The big challenge with mainstream media is monetizing advertising for wrestling. There is a perception that wrestling fans are low class, uneducated, and low income. That's not reality. I can tell you firsthand because I've done thousands of mortgages for fans of my podcasts."

Why Greg Amsinger Is a Five Tool Player for MLB Network

"Amsinger has brought the smile back to sports TV. He thoroughly enjoys what he is doing, and he’s not afraid to show it."

Blanding: The Trend That’s Erasing Brand Identity

Have you noticed that brand logos have become flatter, color has moved toward neutral, products are losing identifiable qualities, and the uniqueness of brands themselves is becoming uniform.

20 Brands In 20 Days: Robby Bridges 107.1/99.7 The Boss

“We think of ourselves as a major radio station and don't worry about what New York is doing. You've got to have a product that stands up to some of the biggest brands in their formats in the world, whether it's CBS FM, Z100, or Q1043.”

How Race Taylor Became a Mainstay on WCBS-FM and New York City Radio

“The common theme for all of it is a focus on the music and an engagement with the audience."

The Downside of Relying Too Much on Nationally Syndicated Shows for Local News/Talk Radio Stations

Keep news/talk radio local. Because, sometimes, lives literally depend on it.

AM 560 The Answer Host Dan Proft Addresses Exit of Amy Jacobson: ‘It’s a Business Decision and a Difficult One’

"It's been a long-running personal and professional relationship. And those are not some things that you discard very lightly. And I certainly won't."

Robyn Taylor Retires from 101.5 WPDH After 40 Years On-Air

Taylor has been on a three-month leave from the station and returned to announce that she is stepping away to focus on her health and enjoy retirement.

X CEO Linda Yaccarino Leaves Elon Musk-Owned Platform, News Media Reacts

Reactions poured in after Linda Yaccarino announced her departure. They ranged from praise and admiration to others questioning if the Nazi-related comments from AI bot Grok were the final straw.

Joe Cortese Brings ‘Retro Pop Reunion’ to Magic 106.7 Boston

Cortese previously hosted “Back To The 80s Saturday Night” on Mix 98.5 in the early ‘90s.

Erin Andrews, Charissa Thompson Land Extensions With FOX Sports

"No, I am not leaving FOX. I was never leaving FOX"

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Pat McAfee Is Having a Howard Stern-Like Impact on Sports Media

"Howard Stern faced plenty of the same criticism throughout his career. He wasn't universally loved, nor did he need to be. He understood how to make people pay attention, and McAfee has figured out how to do the same in a different era."

The Industry According to: Alex Whiley, Glassnote Records,

Thank you for checking out The Industry According To....

How Conrad Thompson Used Wrestling Nostalgia To Build a Podcasting Empire

"The big challenge with mainstream media is monetizing advertising for wrestling. There is a perception that wrestling fans are low class, uneducated, and low income. That's not reality. I can tell you firsthand because I've done thousands of mortgages for fans of my podcasts."

10 Thoughts from 13 Years of Radio Consulting

When I was going to Michigan State, radio station...