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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.

Townsquare Sees 5% Revenue Decline in 3rd Quarter

Broadcast radio was the largest revenue driver, but also saw a decrease, dropping 8.6% to $54,2 million.

Hugh Hewitt: We Did 9 Rehearsals Ahead of Wednesday’s Debate

"We did a couple of rehearsals for the CNN debates eight years ago, but nine rehearsals with five stand-ins who knew and studied these candidate? Everything that was done was anticipated."

Charlie Kirk: Why Did It Take 42 Minutes for Hugh Hewitt to Ask a Debate Question?

"Great question on banning TikTok from Hugh Hewitt from Salem. This is exactly the type of question that base conservative voters care about."

NewsNation to Host Next 2024 Republican Presidential Debate

The debate will be moderated by Megyn Kelly, Elizabeth Vargas, and Eliana Johnson.

How to Follow the Radio Ratings Data to News/Talk Success

The data is your path to victory. Don’t run from data, cherish it. Data is the scientific way to monitor your show.

Mike Gallagher to Host 2-Hour Special After Republican Debate

Salem is partnering with NBC News for coverage of the third debate, which will take place tonight from Miami.

Jason Rantz: CNN Has Completely Shifted Position on Israel/Hamas Conflict

As the ongoing conflict between Hamas and Israel continues, news coverage continues to evolve. However, 770 KTTH host Jason Rantz doesn't appreciate the way...

Jeff Zucker: ‘We Would Look At It’ If CNN Were For Sale

“Some day if it were available, like any other great asset, we would look at it.”

NAB Pushes Back on Automaker Estimates on Cost to Keep AM Radio

The NAB pointed to data from the Congressional Budget Office that estimates the cost closer to $198 million in 2023.

FOX Nation to Hold 5th Annual Patriot Awards in Nashville

"These are everyday individuals who perform extraordinary deeds without seeking the limelight. That's precisely the essence of the Patriot Awards."

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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."