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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.

WFNZ Adds Nick Wilson and Josh Parcell to Middays

After spending the past few months scouring the nation to find the right fit for middays, WFNZ’s  search is over. Charlotte’s top rated sports station...

Under The Radar – July 30, 2018

With a mini-vacation on the horizon later this week, I didn't expect to release a new UTR until next week. But given the slate...

Having a Great Product Isn’t Enough to Survive

"What Toys R Us, Blockbuster Video, and the NY Daily News have experienced is what could face the radio industry if it doesn't evolve."

Good Karma Makes Big Acquisition in Milwaukee

Good Karma Brands has won the competitive battle to acquire E.W. Scripps' Milwaukee brands, News/Talk WTMJ (620 AM and 103.3 FM) and Country WKTI...

Remember to Say Thank You

Thank you. Two simple words that, according to a New York Daily News article in 2016, Americans say, on average, five times per day.  The...

Is Your Brand Ready For The Next Disruption?

When change happens, the way you respond is everything. You can try to hang on to the status quo, but the longer you do,...

Joe Benigno Taking Leave of Absence at WFAN

Joe Benigno was supposed to return to WFAN on Monday. But that plan has changed according to the New York Daily News. After being named...

Tom Flores Being Replaced on Raiders Radio Broadcast

Earlier this week, Bay Area football fans were stunned to learn that longtime Raiders radio announcer Greg Papa was not being brought back to...

The Sports Radio Spring Ratings Report

The Spring book is out which means some are cashing bonus checks, and others are adjusting their strategies to place themselves in stronger position...

OMF, Dale and Keefe to Switch Timeslots at WEEI

WEEI is making changes to strengthen its elite weekday lineup. The key members involved in the moves are Glenn Ordway, Lou Merloni and Christian...

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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."