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680 The Fan Announces New Lineup Featuring John Kincade Beginning August 31

"This is an exciting opportunity for all of our brands. John and Matt are an outstanding combination for afternoon drive, and our listeners should know that Chuck Oliver isn't going anywhere."

Cumulus Radio Layoffs Hit Multiple Markets This Week

David@Barrettmedia.com if you have information from affected employees.

Jeremy Boreing: I’ve Been Warning That Tucker Carlson Is An ‘Operative’, Not A Grifter

"I've been warning that Tucker Carlson isn't merely a grifter—he’s an operative building a new political project centered around right-wing social policy and left-wing economic policy."

Mike Krukow Announces Upcoming Retirement From San Francisco Giants Broadcast Booth

"[My wife] Jennifer and I have been so blessed to be able to stay in the game for as long as we have, and it’s really made it impossible to feel sorry for myself that my career is coming to an end."

After Reversal, Dan Bongino Signs Extension With Westwood One

“It’s been a fascinating couple years of ups and downs both personally and in the political space. I love what I do, and I’m ecstatic that we’ve agreed to move forward with the show..."

The Problem With Radio Interviews and How to Make Them Better

Most interviews suck. Most interviews have little reason to exist in the first place, not if the host, anchor, or reporter isn't going to ask the tough questions the audience wants answered.

How to Take Your Personal Brand to the Next Level

Always respect your brand’s relationship with the station. You are a 24-hour-a-day goodwill ambassador for your employer. Always keep that in the forefront of your skull. 

Dan Bongino: Best Thing Radio Hosts Can Do is Make An Announcement About An Announcement

"Honestly folks, if you're in this business long enough, one of the best things you can do, if you ever get in it, is make an announcement about an announcement."

Bill Handel: Ken Chiampou Retirement ‘Big, Big Hit to KFI’

According to KFI, John Kobylt and Ken Chiampou are the longest-running duo in talk radio history.

Hugh Hewitt: I Will Never Discuss Colleagues On the Air

"It is professional courtesy and I extend it to all my collegaues, present and past."

Kevin Cassidy Named Market Manager at Audacy Chicago After Promotion of Rachel Williamson

“We are confident that Chicago will continue to thrive under Kevin's guidance.”

Can News/Talk Radio Be the Opposite of the Thanksgiving Table?

I wonder if the delicate dance between honesty and not wanting to offend is the same at the “table” as it is on the radio airwaves. Regardless, the prospect of conversations in both places can be both refreshing and frightening.

Is Journalism Worth the Cost? Facebook and Google Are About to Find Out

Is there really value in Big Tech and social media, or are you, the user, being sold to advertisers and potentially next to news outlets?

Jen Psaki Continues Tallying Ratings Wins for MSNBC

MSNBC rewarded that success by expanding her show to Mondays at 8 PM Eastern which precedes the channel's popular Rachel Maddow Show.

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Cumulus Radio Layoffs Hit Multiple Markets This Week

David@Barrettmedia.com if you have information from affected employees.

Jeremy Boreing: I’ve Been Warning That Tucker Carlson Is An ‘Operative’, Not A Grifter

"I've been warning that Tucker Carlson isn't merely a grifter—he’s an operative building a new political project centered around right-wing social policy and left-wing economic policy."

Mike Krukow Announces Upcoming Retirement From San Francisco Giants Broadcast Booth

"[My wife] Jennifer and I have been so blessed to be able to stay in the game for as long as we have, and it’s really made it impossible to feel sorry for myself that my career is coming to an end."

Katie Nolan: ESPN “Exploiting” Karl Ravech’s Loyalty to the Network With Work Following Layoffs

"ESPN doesn't deserve to get Karl Ravech for a discount or for free. He worked there for a really long time, and shows his loyalty to that company. This to me feels like that's being exploited."