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Zelus Media Sells Phoenix Hot AC Station for $1.5M

"This sale appears to be about portfolio optimization, not retreat."

Brady Leaves SiriusXM Pulse For Hits 1 Afternoons

"Super excited to start connecting with you there and begin this new chapter of saying random things in-between songs."

Mike Greenberg: Mike Golic Is the “Most Important Person in the History of ESPN Radio”

"He was there before I got there, and he was there after I left. So, it only makes sense. So I think it's great."

Portland Trail Blazers Cut Broadcasters Michael Holton, Neil Everett, Jamie Hudson Among Others

"According to Forbes, four broadcasters are gone: TV analyst Michael Holton, statistician Tom Haberstroh, host Neil Everett, and host Jamie Hudson. Also, TV play by play voice Kevin Calabro tells The Oregonian that he's decided to step away from his role."

Talk Radio Still Has the Power to Ignite Audiences

“Opinion is really powerful because you can have a conversation and explore ideas. At least the listener can hear an issue to get fleshed out.”

Why the Lawyer Who Won Billions From Alex Jones Believes in the Power of Radio

"We still need a place that isn’t so narrowly tailored to each individual’s preferences, where a broad spectrum of people can go to get helpful information..."

How News/Talk Radio Can Lead the Charge for the Season of Giving

It doesn’t have to be original. It simply needs to be something that is light, good for the community, and actually attainable at little to no cost.

Meet One of News Radio’s Rising Young Stars in Morgan Cunningham

“The industry needs to do better to attract new and younger brains that will work in radio jobs."

Is One Talk Radio Host Enough?

Solo interviews are what I love most about the radio format; and in my opinion, it’s what separates radio from local or cable news.

How a News/Talk Radio Host Decided to Develop a TikTok Strategy

Will it help grow my audience? Doubtful. But it might. And it’s time to try.

How News Radio Can Move the Middle East Discussion Forward

The point is you don’t need to be directly affected to have a vested interest. And it’s our job in news/talk radio to provide ideas, voices, and perspectives to make sure people understand that.

Even at 70, Connecticut Radio Legend Joe D’Ambrosio Still Passionate About Radio

“I don’t think I will be like John Sterling (Yankees radio announcer) and be 85, but as long as I’m sharp, I love it.”

Misconceptions of News/Talk Radio From a Former TV Host

What I was wrong about was that, had I gone the full-time route in 1997, I may have been ground floor of the podcast movement or moved back into a local market right when national sports radio was losing its power.

With Interviews, Longer Can Be Better

As a host, you need to have some equity in decisions on time for interviews.

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Brady Leaves SiriusXM Pulse For Hits 1 Afternoons

"Super excited to start connecting with you there and begin this new chapter of saying random things in-between songs."

Mike Greenberg: Mike Golic Is the “Most Important Person in the History of ESPN Radio”

"He was there before I got there, and he was there after I left. So, it only makes sense. So I think it's great."

Portland Trail Blazers Cut Broadcasters Michael Holton, Neil Everett, Jamie Hudson Among Others

"According to Forbes, four broadcasters are gone: TV analyst Michael Holton, statistician Tom Haberstroh, host Neil Everett, and host Jamie Hudson. Also, TV play by play voice Kevin Calabro tells The Oregonian that he's decided to step away from his role."

Clarissa Ward Signs Short-Term CNN Extension Over Concerns About Paramount Skydance Ownership

Ward chose a shorter commitment because she's reportedly concerned about the network's editorial future if Paramount Skydance completes its acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery.