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NAB CEO Curtis LeGeyt Shares What’s Next After Strong Push For AM Radio Act

"For this to have finally cut through, gotten a floor vote in mid-September in the House of Representatives, and now sitting on the doorstep in the U.S. Senate, it's entirely a tribute to listeners' passion around this issue."

Where CNN Fits in David Ellison’s Newly Merged Skydance Empire

Skydance could've treated CNN as a cable asset to trim, spin or sell. Instead, it put the network next to its crown jewels.

Why The Barstool Sports and Big Noon Kickoff Experiment Was Worth The Risk

"The partnership itself shouldn't be viewed as a failure. It was different. It generated attention, created conversation, reached audiences in ways traditional television has struggled to reach them and, for a time, it worked."

Why Dylan Salisbury Never Had a Plan B For His Radio Career

"Keep at it, because radio needs great people."

Inside CRS 2026: What Country Radio’s Leaders Learned In Nashville

"The ask was simple: Tell us about your 2026 Country Radio experience. Also what suggestions would you offer the 2027 CRS Agenda Committee?"

CRS 26 Hits All The Right Notes in Nashville

"Because there's so much to unpack, I've split my feedback into four categories: Performances, Sessions, Meetings, and Misses."

2026 Country Radio Hall of Fame Honorees Unveiled

"This year’s class features three honorees in the On-Air Personality category — Chris Carr, Michael J and Rick Jackson — along with four inductees in the Radio category: Marci Braun, Phil Hunt, Bruce Logan and John Marks."

The Industry According To….RJ Curtis, CRS

"Radio is the original street team for country artists and music."

Why I’m Returning to the Country Radio Seminar in Nashville

"Country radio and the country music industry operate like a family more than a collection of competing businesses."

Paisley Dunn-Banks Announces Departure From Froggy 101.7/104.9

"Following a recent trip to Nashville for the Country Radio Seminar, she plans to return to Colorado, where she intends to begin a new chapter working in the fitness industry."

CRS 2026 Announces AI, Talent Development, Sales Training Workshop

"Workshop Alley is scheduled for Friday, March 20, from 9 a.m. to noon and will feature three distinct learning tracks covering artificial intelligence, on-air performance and sales strategy."

CRS 2026 to Honor Jelly Roll With Artist Humanitarian Award, Expand Focus on Growth, Inclusion, and Mentorship

"The award, established in 1990, has recognized many of the format’s biggest stars."

The Industry According To…Scott Borchetta, Big Machine Label Groups

"I think that Rock has suffered greatly over the last 30 years because there hasn’t been a real rock scene since Seattle in the ‘90’s."

Connoisseur Media Elevates Emily Harlan to Music Director 94.5 KBAY

"Harlan steps into the role effective immediately after spending more than three years as a key contributor to the station’s programming and promotional efforts."

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What Happens to Radio When the Nielsen Ranker Goes Dark?

"Do ratings still matter this fall? Absolutely! But not enough to save anyone."