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Otis Maher Joins B98.5 as Atlanta Night Host

"We are so happy to welcome Otis to the B98.5 team,"

The Industry According To: Kathleen, Kesley, & Chris, Columbia Records

"Relationships matter. Analytics matter. Being able to speak the language matters."

Why TikTok Followers Don’t Equal Radio Talent

"Some creators can. Others simply do not translate."

Tom Brady’s Viral Weekend Was A Business Lesson Sports Media Missed

"Far too many were eager to mock a staged wrestling angle, a promotional appearance, or a calculated branding move that they overlooked what was actually happening."

The Intersection of Content and Advertising

In today's rapidly changing world, sports media consumers are making it known that they want less interruptions during their programming experiences. The problem though,...

Simmons Partners With Publishing Platform Medium

Sports Media personality Bill Simmons is preparing to launch a new website called The Ringer. Although a few hires have been announced, several key details...

Bill Simmons Prepares To Launch “The Ringer”

Since leaving ESPN, Bill Simmons has signed with HBO, produced a weekly podcast, and made occasional appearances on sports radio and television shows. But...

Is Radio Still Willing To Pay For Premium Talent?

If you haven't heard Mike Francesa's interview with Katie Nolan you need to stop what you're doing and listen to it. It is fascinating...

When Will The Sports Radio Bubble Burst?

In August, FX Networks CEO John Landgraf spoke at the Television Critics Association summer tour about the state of the television industry. Landgraf said "I long ago...

Why Losing a Job Can Be The Best Thing For Your Career

There's an old saying in the media business that you haven't worked in the industry until you've been fired. The first time that line was...

What Makes Radio and Podcasting Different?

Over the past two years, a rapid interest has developed in podcasting. While it's actually been available for years, and personalities such as Bill Simmons...

Stealing a Page From The Donald Trump Playbook

Over the past few weeks I've had the opportunity to relax, reconnect with friends and family in NY and simply enjoy broadcasting without dealing with...

The Challenge of Replacing High Profile Personalities

In light of the recent news of Colin Cowherd leaving ESPN, I thought it'd be a good time to take a look at the...

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The Industry According To: Kathleen, Kesley, & Chris, Columbia Records

"Relationships matter. Analytics matter. Being able to speak the language matters."

Why TikTok Followers Don’t Equal Radio Talent

"Some creators can. Others simply do not translate."

Tom Brady’s Viral Weekend Was A Business Lesson Sports Media Missed

"Far too many were eager to mock a staged wrestling angle, a promotional appearance, or a calculated branding move that they overlooked what was actually happening."

Why Cumulus Sees Xperi Data as a Big Data Breakthrough for Radio

"We're excited because we feel this is a step forward in using technology to change the way people think about radio. This is really the big data moment for radio, at least as we see it."