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The Industry According To: Keith Dakin, Connoisseur Media

"Generic, boring radio will be the end of us. It is not Spotify."

How Local Radio Expands Audience Through Partnerships

"Tear down the traditional thought of competitive ownership groups and start thinking about how you can build shared audiences."

Why Radio’s Best Stories Aren’t Really Overnight Wins

"Great programmers don't wake up one day with an instinct for finding talent or coaching personalities."

Clip Culture Is the Necessary Evil Every Sports Media Talent Must Learn To Live With

"The same clips that invite criticism also introduce your work to thousands of potential new listeners, viewers, and subscribers who otherwise may never discover your show. In today's media landscape, discovery rarely begins with a radio dial or a podcast app. It begins with an algorithm."

Radio Station Programmers Need to Make Time for Creativity

You likely have more than one job at the radio station. You are being pushed in a myriad of directions. We often forget that...

Industry Guest Column: WCBS-AM: Same Coalmine, Bigger Canary

This industry guest column on the demise of WCBS Newsradio 880 is from Kipper McGee. Kipper McGee is a recovering broadcaster turned media strategist,...

Jimmy Malone Has Time to Think About What’s Next After Surprising Exit From WTAM 1100

"I thought after almost 35 years in the community, it would have been nice to say 'Hey, we're gonna end your show but let you say goodbye.'"

MSNBC Sending Joe Scarborough, Andrea Mitchell, Joy Reid, and Alex Wagner to Chicago for Democratic National Convention

MSNBC has announced its coverage plans for the Democratic National Convention, which includes Joe Scarborough, Andrea Mitchell, Joy Reid, and Alex Wagner all going...

77 WABC Sending News and Video Staffers to Democratic National Convention

"We were at the Republican National Convention last month, and we will be at the Democratic National Convention, as well.” 

Mike Gallagher: Elon Musk, Donald Trump Conversation on X Reminded Me Why I Got Into Radio

"It was a throwback to the days of gathering around the radio and listening to something eventful."

KDKA Adds Popular Pittsburgh Podcast From John Chamberlin and Rachael Rennebeck to Lineup

The show won't be utilizing its previous branding, with KDKA simply billing the window as the names of the two hosts.

PodcastOne Revenue Grows 24% During Second Quarter

Despite the record revenue gains, it still featured an operating loss of $1.4 million.

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How Local Radio Expands Audience Through Partnerships

"Tear down the traditional thought of competitive ownership groups and start thinking about how you can build shared audiences."

Why Radio’s Best Stories Aren’t Really Overnight Wins

"Great programmers don't wake up one day with an instinct for finding talent or coaching personalities."

Clip Culture Is the Necessary Evil Every Sports Media Talent Must Learn To Live With

"The same clips that invite criticism also introduce your work to thousands of potential new listeners, viewers, and subscribers who otherwise may never discover your show. In today's media landscape, discovery rarely begins with a radio dial or a podcast app. It begins with an algorithm."

Inside Sandy Grossman’s Long Road to Immortality at the Pro Football Hall of Fame

"He knew his job was to provide the best pictures to the fans of the NFL. I just want people to know my father did everything he could to provide those pictures, but also be the best father and grandfather as well."