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The Industry According To: Damizza

"Radio still creates credibility — and frankly, pays better royalties than streaming in many cases."

What iHeartMedia’s Cuts Teach Radio About Surviving Change

"No industry is immune to change — just ask newspaper owners."

Why Radio Should Stop Chasing 25-54 and Own Its Market

"Stop thinking innovation only means chasing teenagers on TikTok."

Understanding The Shifting Economic Culture of Americans

"We must encourage businesses to operate responsibly while also recognizing the value they create. We should continue addressing inequality without demonizing achievement or confusing equality with equity. In turn, we should celebrate innovation and entrepreneurship while demanding ethical leadership."

Reflecting on the 2026 Barrett Media Audio Summit in New York City

"If you value your career, you have to invest in it. Companies will not do it for you."

iHeartMedia Cuts Expose Radio’s Biggest Lie

Let's drop the "content is king" mythology once and for all — because it doesn't hold up under scrutiny.

Why iHeartMedia Should Reconsider ‘Guaranteed Human’ Following Another Round of Layoffs

"Guaranteed human is such a powerful promise. It's also why it rings hollow when the very humans responsible for creating those connections continue to disappear without warning for local audiences."

The Breakfast Club Goes Live on Netflix Starting June 1

"Do y'all understand what 'Live Globally' really means? Mornings in New York. Daytime in the U.K. and Ghana. Evenings across other parts of the world."

Radio Hall of Fame 2026 Class Includes Boomer Esiason, Bob Pittman Among Others

"Each of these inductees has performed at the highest levels for a sustained period of time to make our industry that much more impactful to listeners and advertisers as a result."

iHeartMedia Reports 9.6% Revenue Increase During 2026’s First Quarter

iHeartMedia has released its 2026 first-quarter financial results. It saw an increase in several sectors. What We Know: iHeartMedia saw growth in several sectors during...

iHeartMedia Names Ann Marie Licata CEO of Multiplatform Group

"We look forward to the additional growth that will come as we move broadcast radio into the digital buying world through our data services and programmatic platforms.”

iHeartMedia Reports 1% Revenue Growth During 2025’s 4th Quarter

For the whole of 2025, iHeartMedia reported revenue of $3.9 billion.

Randy Micahels Was Right — But Music Radio Paid the Price

Randy Michaels compared radio to railroads. Trains are still running, and radio stations are still playing the hits of yesterday and today. But there’s a lot less of both.

Why Music Radio Talent Should Lean Into Talking More

"Strategically integrating storytelling into a station’s structure proves to listeners that your channel knows the scene. That you’re willing to put in the time and effort to utilize your hired talent to prove it to the audience."

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What iHeartMedia’s Cuts Teach Radio About Surviving Change

"No industry is immune to change — just ask newspaper owners."

Why Radio Should Stop Chasing 25-54 and Own Its Market

"Stop thinking innovation only means chasing teenagers on TikTok."

Understanding The Shifting Economic Culture of Americans

"We must encourage businesses to operate responsibly while also recognizing the value they create. We should continue addressing inequality without demonizing achievement or confusing equality with equity. In turn, we should celebrate innovation and entrepreneurship while demanding ethical leadership."

FIFA’s Balogun Decision Should Encourage Sports Radio To Break More Rules

The FIFA World Cup has been nothing short of...