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Was Michael Jordan’s NBC Sports Run the G.O.A.T. Disappointment in Sports Television History?

"This was Michael Jordan. The face of the NBA’s greatest era. The man who helped make the original NBA on NBC a cultural phenomenon. The opportunity to put him back in that environment should have been impossible to screw up. And somehow, NBC did."

Why Kaitlan Collins’ CNN Tribute to Dolly Parton Stood Out as Path Toward Her Future

Tuesday's tribute worked because it felt honest, not staged. Consequently, it's the kind of moment that reminds viewers why they tuned in beyond the headlines.

20 Brands in 20 Days: Patti Marshall, Q102 Cincinnati

"Before radio, though, music was her first language."

What WFAN’s Al Dukes Hopes To Share at Boomer Esiason’s Radio Hall of Fame Induction

"Boomer has been doing this longer than he was a football player. So, there’s a great story to tell in Chicago."

How Marty McFly’s ‘McFly and The Ride’ Creates Partnerships

“I now never want to have my eggs all in one basket going forward. So, I've been thinking about this for years, but now's the right time,” he said.

Alek Halverson Exits KJ 97 San Antonio, KASE Austin

Halverson joined the station in January of 2021 and assumed the PD role later that year.

Why ‘90s Country Still Matters to Country Radio Today

This isn’t a flashback for flashback’s sake. The revival is showing up in the data, the on-air content, and the sound of today’s rising stars.

Riley Green Debuts ’90s Country Show on Apple Music

“This Apple Music show is a real full-circle moment for me. I’m excited to take fans back to that era and maybe introduce a few new folks to the kind of Country music that raised me.”

Country Radio’s Third Rail: Politics Is Off Limits

Let’s begin with something that I believe would be hard pressed to find anyone who would disagree. Political content is the third rail of Country...

20 Brands In 20 Days: Brent Lane, Cat Country 98.7 Pensacola

“Cat Country 98.7 is very much about the community of Pensacola. We've spent 21 years now being a Pensacola radio station."

What Country Radio Can Learn From the Floods in Texas

Country radio stations can't simply react when severe weather hits; they must anticipate, plan, and rehearse for disaster scenarios well in advance.

Ella Langley Credits Country Radio for Fueling Her Breakout Success

“When I was younger, I just listened to the radio. I could tell you the stations in Alabama. 98.9 is Country, 97.9 is the Jamz, 101.9 is Pop."

105.5 The Wave Is Coming To Maine’s Midcoast

"We are delighted to offer a station that is tailor-made for the residents and businesses of the Midcoast, catering to the discerning listeners in these remarkable towns.”

Meet The Music Directors: Sonia Jimenez 105.1 KNCI Sacramento

"I come from Rhythm and Pop. I love the format so much. It's refreshing to me. I wish I had done it many years earlier.”

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Why Kaitlan Collins’ CNN Tribute to Dolly Parton Stood Out as Path Toward Her Future

Tuesday's tribute worked because it felt honest, not staged. Consequently, it's the kind of moment that reminds viewers why they tuned in beyond the headlines.

20 Brands in 20 Days: Patti Marshall, Q102 Cincinnati

"Before radio, though, music was her first language."

What WFAN’s Al Dukes Hopes To Share at Boomer Esiason’s Radio Hall of Fame Induction

"Boomer has been doing this longer than he was a football player. So, there’s a great story to tell in Chicago."

Bobby Bones is Opening His Playbook to the Radio Industry

"You do not have to copy Bobby's style or act like a trial lawyer to win. The goal is simply to take these insights, adapt them to your unique voice, and make your show feel even more alive."