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Ben and Skin Talk About Building Radio Shows and Beyond

"We like to make fun of tropes like Sports Talk shows that pair two guys from two different cities together. We exaggerate the characters so one is some meathead who played sports but doesn't know what he's doing and the other is super announcer-y."

Why Teenagers Ignore Radio But Love Music

"Is that the perfect hour on your station? No. On any station? No. But it was the perfect hour for them."

20 Brands in 20 Days: Andre Yancey: 94.7 The Block, NYC & 102 JAMS, San Francisco

"There's a time where, whether it was a hip hop, rock song, or even country, people would say that's my jam, and I want to bring the essence of that back,"

Why ESPN Should Make Its 2 p.m. Hour a Year-Round Football Destination

"ESPN has the talent, the access and the rights to own that conversation every day. Rather than treating the 2 p.m. hour as a seasonal football play, the network should turn it into a year-round destination for football fans."

Chris Licht Tells CNN Staffers ‘I Should Not Be in the News Unless It’s Taking Arrows For You’

The CNN CEO reportedly told employees he would "fight like hell" to win their trust back after making disparaging statements about their work before his tenure began.

Murderer of WWJ Anchor Jim Matthews Sentenced to Life in Prison

The sentence came after Williamson pleaded no contest to the murder of Matthews in April after telling the court he had no recollection of the attack.

TuneIn Ends Submission Fees For AM Stations

“The future of AM Radio is on the top of all of our minds. TuneIn is committed to helping AM Radio thrive in the digital world."

Megan Stone Named New Brand Manager at WIBX

ABC News Radio entertainment producer and content coordinator Megan Stone will join Utica news/talk station WIBX as Brand Manager. Stone has worked at ABC News...

Paul W. Smith Moving to Middays on 760 WJR Amid Lineup Changes

Smith has been the host of the station's morning show since 1996, after stepping in for predecessor and radio legend JP McCarthy.

Jemele Hill: Reports I’m Leaving Spotify Aren’t True

"My podcast hasn’t been canceled. I never asked Spotify for $100M."

News Media Reacts to Chuck Todd Announcing Meet The Press Exit

Todd has been the subject of much criticism from both sides of the political aisle.

Nick Kayal Moved From Sports to News, And is Seeing Results at 1210 WPHT

"We hit the ground running from day one, and our audience has grown month-by-month against different demos and platforms."

AM Radio Still Has Challenges Despite Ford’s Reversal

An AM tuner in every car is good, but a new law won’t fix the underlying problems.

Chuck Todd Leaving Meet The Press in September

“I’ve loved so much of this job, helping to explain America to Washington and explain Washington to America.” 

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Why Teenagers Ignore Radio But Love Music

"Is that the perfect hour on your station? No. On any station? No. But it was the perfect hour for them."

20 Brands in 20 Days: Andre Yancey: 94.7 The Block, NYC & 102 JAMS, San Francisco

"There's a time where, whether it was a hip hop, rock song, or even country, people would say that's my jam, and I want to bring the essence of that back,"

Why ESPN Should Make Its 2 p.m. Hour a Year-Round Football Destination

"ESPN has the talent, the access and the rights to own that conversation every day. Rather than treating the 2 p.m. hour as a seasonal football play, the network should turn it into a year-round destination for football fans."

Could Christmas 2026 Be The Greatest Day In American Sports History

"Christmas 2026 feels different. It's not just one game or one moment. It's an entire day built around sports."