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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.

Brian Kilmeade, Leslie Marshall Spar Over Criticism of Obama’s Role in Biden Administration

“Oh Brian, come on! You should be his campaign manager. That’s a really good spin on that.”

Finding the PPM Meter in the Haystack

How many competitive radio stations are in your market? That leaves only a few heavy meters for each station.

Heather Cohen Promoted to President of The Weiss Agency

"I am beyond grateful to Eric Weiss for his guidance, friendship, and faith in me."

Elizabeth Vargas ‘Thrilled’ to Be Working Next Republican Debate with Megyn Kelly

In welcoming Kelly to Elizabeth Vargas Reports Thursday evening, the NewsNation anchor called the SiriusXM host a "veteran debate moderator".

Chris Plante: Why Was the Debate on NBC?

"Why did NBC have the debate? That's the question. Oh, it's because the RNC is dumb..."

Bob Pittman: iHeartMedia ‘Will Be Back in Growth Mode in 2024’

Pittman added that he "remains confident that both the advertising marketplace and our company will be back in growth mode in 2024."

Northwest Newsradio Lays Off Several Newsroom Staffers

As many as nine employees were laid off last week.

Joe Rogan Attends Spotify Event For Advertisers Amid Reports of Murky Future

The fact that Rogan was promoting the platform signifies that there may still be a future between him and the company.

Scott Parks Came Clean About Getting Clean

"I would like to say that it's been overwhelmingly positive, but it's been nothing but positive. It's been humbling."

What’s Your Veterans Day Gameplan?

There’s no better day than Veterans Day to blend our audience’s passion for veterans, America, and generosity into one great opportunity for your station.

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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."