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Why Pat McAfee On Monday Night Countdown Will Outshine Every Network’s 2026 Football Moves

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"With a potential $60 million-$65 million annual extension reportedly waiting in the wings, ESPN is clearly wanting to make a significant investment in his future. Whether you love McAfee, tolerate him or cannot stand him, there is little denying his ability to generate attention."

Howard Stern’s HBO Max Deal Is a Win for Everyone Involved

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Audio built Stern's legend, yet television extends it to a generation that discovers shows through streaming platforms rather than satellite dials.

Salem Media’s Allen Power Reflects on 50-Year Radio Career Before Retirement

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"It's bittersweet. What I will do is just be grateful. I'll be grateful for the 26 years with Salem, and the 50 years in the business, and the wonderful people that I've worked with."

How Freezing Cold Takes Turned Sports’ Worst Predictions Into An Entertainment Phenomenon

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"I was only going to use it to mess with people. I did not plan on it being big at all. But it lends to what I do, which is find stuff. And because it’s sports, it makes it that much better for me."

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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Howard Stern’s HBO Max Deal Is a Win for Everyone Involved

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Salem Media’s Allen Power Reflects on 50-Year Radio Career Before Retirement

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"It's bittersweet. What I will do is just be grateful. I'll be grateful for the 26 years with Salem, and the 50 years in the business, and the wonderful people that I've worked with."

How Freezing Cold Takes Turned Sports’ Worst Predictions Into An Entertainment Phenomenon

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When Artists Die: Streaming Data Tells the Story

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"The genuine shock of losing someone whose voice shaped your entire life. That can't be planned. That's real."