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

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

Laid Off By Innovation? Use AI To Get Hired Faster

"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

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

"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."

How You Say Goodbye on the Radio Matters More Than You Think

"Being sad, confused, concerned, angry, and emotional is natural when a job you love is going away. But part of a public job involves dealing with situations that are stressful and difficult."

Shawn Tempesta Brings Humor, Heart, and ‘Boil the Frog’ Strategy to KKLZ Mornings

“One person’s radio show is another person’s YouTube subscription. We’re squeezing every drop of juice out of the content we create.”

Decades In, Dave Fogel Still Brings His A-Game to Chicago Mornings on 94.7 WLS

“Chicago listeners are incredibly loyal ... You have to bring your A-game every day. They’ll know if you don’t.”

How Julian Nieh Built Radio Longevity Through Chemistry and Culture

"People thrive in environments where they feel valued and understood. That’s when the magic happens"

How JT Springer Connects Dallas Radio, Community, and Compassion

"What’s unique about North Texas for me is that I’ve lived here my whole life, and I lean into that."

How Kristen Kurtis Became WXPN’s Morning Radio Staple

For Kristen Kurtis, radio has always been about more than just playing music. “It’s about connection,” she says. From her first student shifts at...

Aaron “Goose” Seller Shares Radio Lessons From 26 Years On-Air

"People, creativity, and originality, that’s what we’re missing.”

How Borna Velic Keeps Milwaukee Rock Radio Thriving at 102.9 THE HOG and 96.5 WKLH

"If you’re streaming us from outside Milwaukee, half of what we say probably won’t make sense — and that’s the point.”

102.1 Milwaukee’s Michelle Rutkowski Understands How to Create a Winning Culture

“My biggest accomplishment, though, is shaping the culture within our building.

The Todd N Tyler Empire Depends on Authenticity and Fierce Loyalty

"We're not playing characters on air, or putting up some front. Authenticity comes through on the air."

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Laid Off By Innovation? Use AI To Get Hired Faster

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

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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

"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

"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."