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The Industry According To: Kathleen, Kesley, & Chris, Columbia Records

"Relationships matter. Analytics matter. Being able to speak the language matters."

Why TikTok Followers Don’t Equal Radio Talent

"Some creators can. Others simply do not translate."

Tom Brady’s Viral Weekend Was A Business Lesson Sports Media Missed

"Far too many were eager to mock a staged wrestling angle, a promotional appearance, or a calculated branding move that they overlooked what was actually happening."

Why Cumulus Sees Xperi Data as a Big Data Breakthrough for Radio

"We're excited because we feel this is a step forward in using technology to change the way people think about radio. This is really the big data moment for radio, at least as we see it."

WBBM Political Director Craig Dellimore Retires

Dellimore has served as the Political Director of the station since 2001, as well as the host of At Issue during his long, illustrious career in the Windy City.

WLS-AM 890 Inks Ray Stevens to Contract Extension

"Excited to continue doing wake-ups in my hometown of Chicago. I love that WLS management always supports my wild ideas."

How Ray Stevens Hit the Streets of Chicago to Grow Ratings and Revenue for WLS-AM 890

"That's an important element in a day and age when marketing dollars aren't so readily available."

Steve Bertrand Marks 40th Anniversary at WGN Radio

“I’m so grateful. And lucky."

WGN Radio to Add Richard Roeper for Weekly Appearance with Bob Sirott

“Bob was instrumental in launching my TV career back in the day, and I look forward to this new collaboration.”

The Interview: Lisa Dent, WGN Radio

How do you go about interviewing one of the more polarizing figures in American politics? Lisa Dent did it recently, so let's check in to see how it went.

Former WLS-AM 890 News Reporter Jim Johnson Dies

Johnson spent nearly five decades working for the Chicago news/talk station.

WGN Radio Contributor Walter Jacobson Announces Retirement

Since 2014, Jacobson has shared two-minute commentaries called Walter Jacobson's Perspective, covering local politics and news.

Bob Sirott Values the Freedom Working at WGN Radio Provides

"Nobody's telling you what to talk about and how to talk about it."

How Craig Schwalb Helped Usher WBBM Newsradio Into the Digital Age

"We're much more aggressive on multi-platform content than the station used to be. We really identified a lot of opportunities there.” 

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A.I. in Radio: Where Is the Uncrossable Line?

"A.I. does not live in local markets, play games at your remotes, connect with listeners, or comprehend what culture you have built inside your cluster."