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Is ESPN Overcomplicating Super Bowl LXI With Too Many Viewing Options?

"The Super Bowl is more than a football game, it's America culture. ESPN doesn’t have to convince viewers why they should watch, as it has worked to do with the College Football Playoff National Championship."

Strategic Solutions Research’s Hal Rood Explains What The Podcast Study 2026 Reveals

“There definitely is a flashing yellow light for ad load. Now, is it a red alert yet? No, but we’re seeing the canary in the coal mine.”

Rock Radio Should Steal From Ash Dykes’ Congo Basin Stunt

"Stunts don’t need to be death-defying — they can take place in the studio or at a client location instead of on a river full of killers."

Darien Southerland Built 101.1 The Pulse on Faith, Country, and Real Radio

"Country music, Marjorie Taylor Greene, deer hunting, King James Bibles, and four-by-four pickup trucks. That's my avatar."

Being Born to Work in News Media Both a Blessing and a Curse

Our business is changing all the time, and if you’re not trying to learn from others and what’s trending, you’ll be doing something else … soon.

Radio Hosts Can’t Let Election Time Create Fear Of What Makes Them Unique

As I gear up for this incredible -- some would say historic -- stretch of time, I finally am willing to take a side on one particularly thorny issue.

Why News/Talk Radio Hosts Should Treat Summertime as Experimentation Time

Maybe you already follow all your instincts, but if not, go in one day and do exactly what you want and not just what you think you should do.

News/Talk Radio Hosts Need to Expand Their Content Horizons

If we are going to survive and even – dare I say – thrive, then we must be able to pivot, especially when the marketplace tells you so in such glaring fashion.

Does News Radio Become Conservative Talk Radio North of 9 AM?

As a self-avowed independent, the morning show is perfect for me. I react in real time and make a concerted effort to look at all sides of an issue, while making the show (hopefully) a safe space for Democrats and Republicans alike. Can the same be said after 9 AM?

A Message to News/Talk Radio Professionals: Go to the Sales Meeting

Having open lines of communication with sales can only help.

Should News/Talk Radio Guests Be Paid?

But locally -- in 2024 -- in small and mid-sized markets, the money isn’t there. Should we find it?

How Local TV Can Be A Major Partner in the Future of News/Talk Radio

Both can get more attention in the marketplace by doing things differently, generate positive energy, and most importantly, generate legitimate content people might actually want to see and hear.

Preparing For News/Talk Radio Interviews Has Never Been Easier, But Some Don’t Put The Time In

There are plenty of people out there in both radio and television who don’t care – and don’t prepare.

What to Do When You Fear Your Media Career is Headed to the Graveyard

If you think about career death so much that it detracts from being in the moment, maybe it really is time to move on.

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Strategic Solutions Research’s Hal Rood Explains What The Podcast Study 2026 Reveals

“There definitely is a flashing yellow light for ad load. Now, is it a red alert yet? No, but we’re seeing the canary in the coal mine.”

Rock Radio Should Steal From Ash Dykes’ Congo Basin Stunt

"Stunts don’t need to be death-defying — they can take place in the studio or at a client location instead of on a river full of killers."

Darien Southerland Built 101.1 The Pulse on Faith, Country, and Real Radio

"Country music, Marjorie Taylor Greene, deer hunting, King James Bibles, and four-by-four pickup trucks. That's my avatar."

How News/Talk Hosts Can Spot Bad Midterm Election Polls Before Election Day

This shouldn’t take much time and, in fact, might add to the on-air conversation. The host can give real reasons why some of the polls about your market’s midterms are good or bogus, beyond “How can Candidate X be ahead?” or “You can’t believe any of the polls.”