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Derek Papa on KNBR Cutting Greg Papa, Greg Silver: “I Do Not Support These Moves Whatsoever”

"I'm in this business because of him. This past off season was hell. It's been well documented. I didn't know when he was coming back on the mic, and I wanted him to dictate that himself."

Worldwide News Network Launches Weekend Business Reports, WTOP First Affiliate

“WWNN is not simply filling the gap left by the demise of the CBS Radio Network. We’re building something stronger and more relevant for today’s audience."

Forever Media Sells Froggy 104.3 WOGI to Family Life

"Nonprofit radio ownership continues fragmenting the commercial landscape in mid-sized markets"

Magnum Media Buys 3 Wisconsin Stations

“In June, when my Dad was inducted into the Wisconsin Broadcasters Hall of Fame, he spoke in the video about WCOW being the very first radio station he was ever in at age 4."

Hits on Horizon: Songs to Consider Across Six Music Radio Formats

"The audience grew another two million in streams this week to over 18 million for the week."

New Country Music Deserves All Day Rotation

Making new music discoveries should be an essential part of your music strategy. Adding and playing a song seven times a week overnight isn’t music discovery.

‘Country With Carsen’ Is Way More Than Just A Show Name

I was recommended by their engineer, who heard me on a station in Cookeville (TN) where I was voice-tracking Classic Rock nights. We got on the phone and talked for maybe 15 minutes.”

After Midnight’s Granger Smith And His Road To Radio

It's tough to pick a starting point when talking to Smith, but I decided to start in 2016 when he had a number-one song and was touring the country.

Spring Tune Up Means Looking At These Five Areas Of Your Radio Station

No radio station is perfect. You need change in order to grow your station - with every change, ‘weeds’ will sprout. We can pull them, but like dandelions, they tend to grow back with veracity.

CRS 2025: Day 1 Takeaways

“Here are some of the notable items from the first day of the Country Radio Seminar.”

Countdown To CRS 2025: RJ Curtis, CRB Executive Director

The constant message was the educational part; the things that we can bring to attendees that they can take back to the radio station are critical, and the planning and the preparation and strategy behind each session is such that it's useful and it's applicable almost immediately

Elaina Smith To Take Over Hosting Role For Backstage Country

She takes a co-host spot with Country star Riley Green on February 17.

Charlie Cook Reflects On A 54 Year Career and the State of Country Radio

“So, my first thing would be don't retire. And I don't mean that 100%, but I will say that I miss the cowboys, but I don't miss the rodeo."

‘ACM Lifting Lives’ Introduces ‘ACM Lifting Lives Hope Line’

It provides a specialized concierge call line, priority access to clinical programs, a nationwide network of providers, and discounted pricing from providers.

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"Nonprofit radio ownership continues fragmenting the commercial landscape in mid-sized markets"

Magnum Media Buys 3 Wisconsin Stations

“In June, when my Dad was inducted into the Wisconsin Broadcasters Hall of Fame, he spoke in the video about WCOW being the very first radio station he was ever in at age 4."

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"The best storytellers are fans first—that has always been true at Disney, and today, fans are celebrating our stories in entirely new ways."