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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.

Salem Media Group Sees 3rd Quarter Revenue Dip

National advertising revenue was down 18%, while local spots dropped 6%.

Ben Shapiro: Candace Owens Opinions on Israel ‘Disgraceful’

"I think that her faux-sophistication on these particular issues has been ridiculous."

Jim Avila Joining ABC 10News San Diego as Senior Investigative Reporter

Former ABC News correspondent Jim Avila has joined ABC 10News San Diego as Senior Investigative Reporter. Avila -- who works as a regular columnist for...

JD Hayworth Joining KFNN Money Radio in Phoenix

“KFNN has given me this chance to return to the air on a regular basis, and I’m grateful.”

NPR Releases Podcast Series Centered Upon Donald Trump Legal Issues

The first Trump's Trials episode is available on all podcasting platforms.

How a Post-It Note Led Andrew Wilkow to Talk Radio Stardom

"Talk radio fell into my lap. I always thought radio was the ivory tower and talk radio was the penthouse. I didn't think I had the class to get in."

New Jersey 101.5 Plans Town Hall on Terrorism Threats

“The war between Israel and Hamas has created heightened tensions in New Jersey. But even before the war began, New Jersey was dealing with multiple threats from foreign actors and extremist groups operating in the Garden State.”

Nielsen Ceasing RADAR Network Radio Ratings

RADAR was founded in 1972 as a method of measurement for network ad buyers to ensure their spots were running as promised.

WRKO Raises $172K During Disabled American Veterans Radiothon

"It’s an honor to dedicate a day of Programming to those who have given so much of themselves for this country.”

Bud Hedinger Retires From WFLA Orlando, Simon Conway to Step In

After more than 20 years at WFLA Orlando, Bud Hedinger has retired from the station's morning show. Hedinger came to the station in 2003 and...

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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."