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Rick Thomas Named Senior VP Programming Malama Media Group

"Coming back to Hawaii feels like coming home. I raised my family in Honolulu. I have a special love for creating great radio and serving the people here."

Dolly Parton’s Death Shows Radio’s Real Power

When news broke yesterday that Dolly Parton had died...

SuperTalk 99.7 WTN, Matt Murphy Delivered Broadcast Excellence on Dolly Parton’s Passing

Dolly Parton gave America so much for so long. It's only fitting that her hometown station gave her the send-off she earned.

Sports Radio Can’t Develop Talent If Programmers Are Too Busy Becoming Talent

"Programming is supposed to be about developing talent, building brands, creating opportunities and preparing the next person to take the next step. When the person responsible for doing those things becomes part of the talent lineup, the priorities inevitably become blurred."

Tiki Barber, WFAN Prove Sometimes It’s Okay to Make Yourself the Story

I know we were all told to never be the story. That ship has sailed.

Shannon Sharpe: Undisputed ‘Not Going to be Better Than Me & Stephen A.’

"Stephen A. is that dude. If Stephen A. ever decides to leave and turn the reins over to me, you all know I’m that dude. I’m him. Now the problem y’all got is you got two hims to go up against."

Sean McManus: Retirement ‘Textbook Example of Succession Planning at its Best’

"David’s ready. I'm ready. And the entire division is ready. So CBS will move forward."

Cumulus Reaches Settlement with Dan McDowell & Jake Kemp

"They each appreciate one another's sincere efforts to resolve their differences so that everyone involved can move forward."

Dukes & Bell Laugh at Ex-Producer Going Hollywood After Becoming Morning Show Host

“How much has changed when Squid used to tell us, 'I can't afford that,' and now, Mike, he's talking about packing a Louis bag.”

Boomer & Gio Break Down Fight Between Tiki Barber & Joe Benigno

“Here's Tiki, 0% body fat, all-time leading rusher for one of the great franchises in history, has run marathons in like seven different countries, and he's got to deal with this wacko on Zoom.”

Greg Hill: Courtney Cox Controlled ‘Narrative of the Entire World Yesterday’

“You can't get as wholesome and as basic and as, you know, cookie cutter as they come than Taylor Swift, and if she's a fan of the NFL, then it is okay for anybody to be a fan of the NFL.”

Liberty Media Proposes Combining With SiriusXM to Form ‘New SiriusXM’

“SiriusXM minority shareholders will also benefit from enhanced trading dynamics, including increased liquidity and likelihood of future index inclusion.”

Evan Cohen Wants to Be as Relatable as Possible

“If you stay true to kind of what got you here and stay true to what you believe is right in terms of radio, then I think that you’re going to be good.”

Tiki Barber Walks Out Of WFAN Studio During Argument With Joe Benigno

"OK. So don't give me this nonsense how you're analyzing Zach Wilson. I don't want to hear it! It's BS, Tik! He stinks!"

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Dolly Parton’s Death Shows Radio’s Real Power

When news broke yesterday that Dolly Parton had died...

SuperTalk 99.7 WTN, Matt Murphy Delivered Broadcast Excellence on Dolly Parton’s Passing

Dolly Parton gave America so much for so long. It's only fitting that her hometown station gave her the send-off she earned.

Sports Radio Can’t Develop Talent If Programmers Are Too Busy Becoming Talent

"Programming is supposed to be about developing talent, building brands, creating opportunities and preparing the next person to take the next step. When the person responsible for doing those things becomes part of the talent lineup, the priorities inevitably become blurred."

20 Brands in 20 Days: Eric Wellman, Q104.3

"The playlist spans from Elton John to Linkin Park — a four-generation bandwidth that most radio formats wouldn't dare attempt."