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The Return Of The Pretty Reckless AND The Return Of The Record Release Party

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"When you're a music brand, these events matter. Artists matter."

Laid Off By Innovation? Use AI To Get Hired Faster

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"Remember, your advantage is not what was listed on your business card. It is who you are, not what you do."

Live Music Revenue Plateaus After Years of Record-Breaking Post-Pandemic Growth

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Men..are redirecting discretionary dollars toward video games, spending double on gaming versus live events in Q1 2026.

KXnO Layoffs Highlight the Changing Reality for Sports Radio Talent

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"The industry has spent decades telling talent to be genuine, build trust, and create authentic relationships with listeners. Yet when those same qualities extend beyond sports and into the realities of the business itself, they can suddenly be viewed as liabilities instead of strengths."

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

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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

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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

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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

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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?

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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

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Having open lines of communication with sales can only help.

Should News/Talk Radio Guests Be Paid?

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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

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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

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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

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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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Laid Off By Innovation? Use AI To Get Hired Faster

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Live Music Revenue Plateaus After Years of Record-Breaking Post-Pandemic Growth

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Men..are redirecting discretionary dollars toward video games, spending double on gaming versus live events in Q1 2026.

KXnO Layoffs Highlight the Changing Reality for Sports Radio Talent

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"The industry has spent decades telling talent to be genuine, build trust, and create authentic relationships with listeners. Yet when those same qualities extend beyond sports and into the realities of the business itself, they can suddenly be viewed as liabilities instead of strengths."

Paul Finebaum Reflects on His Legacy in Receiving the Sports Media Lifetime Achievement Award

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"I, somehow, have been able to survive and adapt. My career is full of different chapters. Every one of those chapters, I never really knew if I’d make it out of it."