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The Industry According to: Jill Weindorf, Concord Label Group

"Overall, radio helps contextualize the artist. It creates cultural awareness, drives more curated exposure, and can help build community."

The Biggest UFC Event in History Could Be Its Biggest Missed Opportunity

"Whether people love it, hate it, or are simply curious about it, they're going to be talking about it. That's exactly why CBS should want it on broadcast television."

Approaching The Summit: Rod Lakin, Sports Radio 94WIP

"I’m always excited to see and hear about what the newest digital initiatives are. AI, obviously, has been something that's been featured in the last couple of summits. I'm sure it'll play a big role in this one coming up."

The Death of The Daily Wire Was Greatly Exaggerated

The Daily Wire had a rough few months in the press. That happens. What doesn't always happen is emerging from that stretch with your audience completely intact. Yet here we are.

Kent Phillips Believes in the Power of AM/FM Radio and Has the Data From FMR Associates to Prove It

"You get this feeling that radio's dying or there's something going on. In reality, it's just been stable."

Why Spotify Should Be Near the Top of the News/Talk Radio Priority List in 2025

Everyone knows the news/talk radio format needs to do something -- anything -- to attract younger audiences. It's time to actually do something about it.

Industry Guest Column: Is the Caller There?

If talk radio is the original social media, ponder for a moment, social media … without comments. It’s like food without spice. Bland.

News/Talk Radio Sees Surge During 2024 4th Quarter, New Nielsen and Edison Research Data Shows

Streaming proved to be a strong avenue for AM/FM radio brands during the final quarter of 2024.

Tom Kraeutler, Longtime Money Pit Host, Dies

An accomplished craftsman, education, and former chair of New Jersey's first regulatory authority for licensing home inspectors, Krauetler's show is heard on more than 450 stations around the country.

Brian Calvert Rose From Northwest Newsradio’s First Ever Hire to Program Director

"Management was never the goal. I always considered myself a storyteller."

The Interview: James T. Harris on 550 KFYI

Harris began the interview by asking what he called "the obvious question." But it wasn't obvious! It was a great question!

A Refresher on How to Cover Donald Trump for News/Talk Radio Stations

Trump wants you to be discussing him constantly. It is a brilliant strategy and his understanding of this is unparalleled. But don’t be a sucker.

NBC News ‘Disappointed’ by Removal of Office Space Inside Pentagon As OAN, Breitbart, NY Post Move In

"Despite the significant obstacles this presents to our ability to gather and report news in the national public interest, we will continue to report with the same integrity and rigor NBC News always has.”

NPR Names Former CBS Evening News Executive Producer Jay Shaylor to Same Role for Morning Edition, Up First

“I’m excited to be joining this iconic broadcast and its companion podcast, Up First, at this critical moment..."

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The Biggest UFC Event in History Could Be Its Biggest Missed Opportunity

"Whether people love it, hate it, or are simply curious about it, they're going to be talking about it. That's exactly why CBS should want it on broadcast television."

Approaching The Summit: Rod Lakin, Sports Radio 94WIP

"I’m always excited to see and hear about what the newest digital initiatives are. AI, obviously, has been something that's been featured in the last couple of summits. I'm sure it'll play a big role in this one coming up."

The Death of The Daily Wire Was Greatly Exaggerated

The Daily Wire had a rough few months in the press. That happens. What doesn't always happen is emerging from that stretch with your audience completely intact. Yet here we are.

Radio’s Disappearing Act: How Stations Lost Community Presence

"At some point, the industry started evaluating remotes solely through a sales lens"