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KCAL’s Shift to Jockless Radio Signals Bigger Industry Trend

"An algorithm can assemble a playlist. Yet it cannot build a community like radio does."

20 Brands In 20 Days: Carlota, X107.5 Las Vegas

"We are crunchy and broken and rocky and dysfunctional, just like everybody else. We are a very truthful, honest radio station, and that really speaks to our people."

Why Tony Romo Deserves A Second Chance, Not A Career Death Sentence From CBS Sports

"If one lapse in judgment is enough to erase an otherwise successful career, we're setting a standard that very few people—inside or outside of sports media—could ever hope to meet."

Sean Roberts Details The Emotional Closing of KXnO Following iHeartMedia Layoffs

"The second I got the phone call, I knew this chapter of my life is done. I went back to the building and cleaned out my office and walked out knowing that walking out was my last time walking out of the building that I grew to love."

ABC News’ Deborah Roberts Added to Presenters List at Broadcasters Foundation Gala

“It’s going to be a thrilling evening.”

KMBZ’s Scott Parks: Covering Tragedy Different When Its Your Home Market

"I can't recall in the 12-plus years that we've been together having to cover something so traumatic for the city that we call home. In the city that we live in, and love. Today is hard."

Jason Rantz: Facebook Matters More to My Audience Than Any Other Social Media

"I get a lot of engagement on Facebook. And I think it's because the demographic of the show is more likely to be on Facebook than say TikTok or Instagram."

Charlie Kirk, Mark Levin See Gains in Latest Triton Digital Podcast Rankings

News/talk radio and political podcasts were well-represented in the latest Triton rankings, with 9 of the top 25 podcasts being dedicated to the format.

Michael Berry: Reaction to Tucker Carlson Interview Based on Jealousy Not Morality

"Media members are so petty. Talk show hosts can be the same way. It is all about them. There is no truth and honor, anything of the sort. It is all about whether they're getting the glory..."

Radio Digital Ad Revenue Grew to $1.9 Billion in 2023

“What’s most impressive is that radio came out fighting for digital dollars when the pandemic hit and hasn’t let up for a second.”

Does Radio Even Have a Future?

“How long do you expect radio to remain viable, leaving debt out of the equation for now? I would think there are better investments, but you can say that for all media.”

Are You Grabbing the Attention of Your Audience?

There are millions of websites, 500 TV stations, streaming services, social media, numeous radio stations, and YouTube that are vying for eyeballs. Are you grabbing the attention of your audience? 

Are News/Talk Radio Hosts Born or Made?

It's the "Chicken or the Egg?" of the news/talk world. Do you have to be born a news/talk radio natural to succeed in this industry or can it be taught?

George Soros-Led Fund to Become Largest Shareholder of Audacy

A management fund led by George Soros is set to become the leading shareholder of Audacy when the radio giant exits its Chapter 11...

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20 Brands In 20 Days: Carlota, X107.5 Las Vegas

"We are crunchy and broken and rocky and dysfunctional, just like everybody else. We are a very truthful, honest radio station, and that really speaks to our people."

Why Tony Romo Deserves A Second Chance, Not A Career Death Sentence From CBS Sports

"If one lapse in judgment is enough to erase an otherwise successful career, we're setting a standard that very few people—inside or outside of sports media—could ever hope to meet."

Sean Roberts Details The Emotional Closing of KXnO Following iHeartMedia Layoffs

"The second I got the phone call, I knew this chapter of my life is done. I went back to the building and cleaned out my office and walked out knowing that walking out was my last time walking out of the building that I grew to love."

Why A 60 Minutes Rival Won’t Ever Be Successful

This is the "it's the economy, stupid" of television news.