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The Return To KNBR I Never Saw Coming

"I'm excited to be back in the game, grateful for another opportunity. I'm confident I can earn the trust of Bay Area listeners all over again. More than anything, I'm hopeful my friend Greg Papa wins the only battle that really matters."

20 Brands In 20 Days: Mike Street, WPGC, Washington D.C.

"For a while, especially with mainstream hip hop and R&B, if it was new, you could just play it and it worked. But you have to be a bit more discerning these days."

Spotify’s Skip Ahead Feature Isn’t The Threat Podcasting Thinks It Is

"If a single button is enough to break the relationship between a creator and an audience, then that relationship probably wasn't as strong as we thought."

38 Years After Rush Limbaugh, Is News/Talk Radio Stuck in the Past?

Some may interpret my conclusion as a slight against Limbaugh. Actually, it's the opposite — it's admiration for what Limbaugh built: a wildly successful format across the country. But at the same time, it feels like there hasn't been much, if any, evolution over four decades.

KIDO Raises $30K for Boise Rescue Mission During Annual Turkey Drive

2023 marked the 12th consecutive year Miller spent the week before Thanksgiving broadcasting live around Boise and accepting donations for the local charity.

Fox News’ Benjamin Hall Returns to Ukraine for Interview with President Zelenskyy

Fox News correspondent Benjamin Hall has made his first visit to Kyiv, Ukraine, since the harrowing attack that left him severely injured in March...

77WABC’s Sid Rosenberg Has Only Ever Wanted to Be Himself On the Air

"I have been in lots of major markets across the country, but the success that I have had here in New York...has proven to a lot of folks that if you let me do what I do, I can have success and WABC allows me to be that guy."

CNN Sets Debut Date for Primetime Charles Barkley, Gayle King Show

“It’s not a newscast, but rather a talk show centered around the news stories and cultural moments that Gayle and Charles are most interested in.”

KFI Plans 13th Annual PastaThon

On Tuesday, the station will broadcast an all-day radiothon from the Anaheim White House to collect money and pasta/sauce donations for the local charity.

Jennifer Ferro Elected Chair of NPR Board of Directors

“I am honored to take on the role of Board Chair and to help guide this critical organization to meet and serve the American people along with over 200 community public media organizations.”

Brandon Boxer Departs Mornings at 610 WTVN, Mike Elliott to Take Over

Boxer will move to classic hits station 93.3 The Bus as Program Director and morning host. He will continue hosting afternoons on sister station 92.3 WCOL.

Jeremy Boreing: The Daily Wire Won’t Fire Candace Owens

"Candace is paid to give her opinion, not mine or Ben’s. Unless those opinions run afoul of the law or she violates the terms of her contract in some way, her job is secure and she is welcome at Daily Wire."

How News/Talk Radio Can Combat the All-Christmas Surge

While you may not be able to fight the all-Christmas station in your market with music, you can understand the dynamics better with the information you have in-house. 

WBT Plans 30th Annual Hancock’s Bikes for Kids Drive

“We are hoping that everyone who has helped us through the years will help us again, and we are excited to continue this great tradition for its 30th year.”

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20 Brands In 20 Days: Mike Street, WPGC, Washington D.C.

"For a while, especially with mainstream hip hop and R&B, if it was new, you could just play it and it worked. But you have to be a bit more discerning these days."

Spotify’s Skip Ahead Feature Isn’t The Threat Podcasting Thinks It Is

"If a single button is enough to break the relationship between a creator and an audience, then that relationship probably wasn't as strong as we thought."

38 Years After Rush Limbaugh, Is News/Talk Radio Stuck in the Past?

Some may interpret my conclusion as a slight against Limbaugh. Actually, it's the opposite — it's admiration for what Limbaugh built: a wildly successful format across the country. But at the same time, it feels like there hasn't been much, if any, evolution over four decades.

Lynn Barstow: Alternative Radio Programming Legend

"The station does enjoy top of mind awareness from having that tentpole morning show. It gives us a connection to the audience that just being a music jukebox can't provide."