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Trend Jacking: The Low-Cost Marketing Strategy Radio Needs Right Now

"One word of caution: do not jack what you do not understand."

Sevendust’s Lajon Witherspoon on 30 Years of Rock’s Most Underrated Band

"I think we were just able to paint this portrait of that in time, in real time."

The Digital Cul-de-Sac: How Algorithms Are Limiting Music Discovery

"The algorithm is no longer just helping listeners find music. In many cases, it is deciding what discovery even means."

What Does the Future of OutKick Look Like Without Clay Travis

"In today's media landscape, audiences don't simply follow websites. They follow people. They invest in personalities, perspectives, and voices they trust."

AM 560 The Answer Morning Hosts Dan Proft, Amy Jacobson Receiving Pushback For Comments on Son of Tim Walz

Dan Proft has been removed from the Board of Directors of Envision Unlimited, which serves as an advocacy group for the disabled.

How WBBM, WGN Radio, WLS-AM 890, and AM 560 The Answer Each Spent More Than a Year Preparing for the 2024 Democratic National Convention

"The extensive planning and logistics necessary requires a team effort that really cannot be left to the last minute."

890 WLS-AM Adds Rich Valdes America at Night to Daily Lineup

"It’s an honor and a blessing to be on WLS and we’ve already gotten some positive feedback from callers..."

5 Possibilities For Replacing Danny Parkins at 670 The Score

Since the news became official, Barrett Media has reached out to industry contacts to gather intel on who the industry thinks could be in the running to fill Danny Parkins spot at 670 The Score.

Ryan Arnold Resigns From WXRT, Chicago

“The abrupt elimination of my afternoon drive position in the spring and the shift to part-time hourly tracking nights proved untenable."

WLS-AM 890 Celebrates 100th Anniversary

Several famous radio moments took place on WLS-AM 890 during its early days.

WGN Radio Selling Portion of Transmitter Site for Development, Pickleball Courts

The site has been home to the WGN Radio transmitter since 1939.

Nielsen Releases List of Markets Where Most People Use AM Radio

"In a recent survey, Nielsen Media Research found that AM radio still reaches over 82.3 million Americans on a monthly basis"

AM 560 The Answer’s Dan Proft Refutes Claim He Broke Illinois Campaign Finance Laws

Proft has responded by filing a new campaign finance report, claiming the initial filing had a typo.

AM 560 The Answer’s Dan Proft Accused of Breaking Illinois Campaign Finance Laws

"Mr. Proft appears to have again completely disregarded the (law).”

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Sevendust’s Lajon Witherspoon on 30 Years of Rock’s Most Underrated Band

"I think we were just able to paint this portrait of that in time, in real time."

The Digital Cul-de-Sac: How Algorithms Are Limiting Music Discovery

"The algorithm is no longer just helping listeners find music. In many cases, it is deciding what discovery even means."

What Does the Future of OutKick Look Like Without Clay Travis

"In today's media landscape, audiences don't simply follow websites. They follow people. They invest in personalities, perspectives, and voices they trust."

How Daniel Cormier Is Approaching Calling UFC Freedom 250 as a Landmark Moment for the Sport of MMA

"As a guy that's represented the country in wrestling and the things that I've done, I've always wanted to go to the White House. Now, I have an opportunity to do it. Plus, to do it with fighting and representing the UFC. That's crazy to me."