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ESPN’s Troy Aikman Dilemma: Three Options Before the Super Bowl

"At some point, ESPN has to decide whether it wants the conversation surrounding its first Super Bowl to be about the broadcast it has assembled or the one it might be losing."

Why the 2026 Midterms Haven’t Inherited ‘The Podcast Election’ Label

"When we go back to 2024, Donald Trump was making lots of podcast appearances. That was easy to watch and monitor. It was very easy to compare his appearances with those of his opponent, Kamala Harris. That’s one of the reasons we’re probably not seeing as much hubbub about it this year.”

Steve & Gina Win CMA Honors by Simply Being Themselves

"In more than 20 years of working together, I can count on one hand the number of times we've truly disagreed."

If Rock Bands Were Halloween Candy, Who’s the Full-Size Bar?

"A great Candy Superhouse is like a great RockTernative music library. It’s loaded with king-sized hits like Snickers, Reese’s and Hershey’s. "

Melissa Brooks Exits KY 99.5 Mornings, Leaves Radio

“This is one of the hardest and biggest decisions I’ve ever made. It’s very bittersweet, but it’s time for the next adventure."

Why Country Radio Can’t Ignore Pop Culture

If a station only mentions a viral moment on-air, it misses a massive opportunity. Pop culture content can live across social media, newsletters, TikTok, and the station app.

Why Morning Show Benchmarks Drive Country Radio Loyalty

When a listener knows that their favorite bit is always at 7:10 or “The Drive At Five” always kicks off the weekend, you’ve trained them to choose you over a podcast or playlist.

Why Country Radio Still Beats Spotify And Every DSP

There are things that the streaming platforms can never do that Country excels in. Community connection, cultural relevance, and making the music feel like your music.

Country Radio Needs to Hang Up on Caller Number Nine

Caller number nine had its moment, but that moment has passed. Your audience is smarter, savvier, and more distracted than ever.

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...

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Why the 2026 Midterms Haven’t Inherited ‘The Podcast Election’ Label

"When we go back to 2024, Donald Trump was making lots of podcast appearances. That was easy to watch and monitor. It was very easy to compare his appearances with those of his opponent, Kamala Harris. That’s one of the reasons we’re probably not seeing as much hubbub about it this year.”

Steve & Gina Win CMA Honors by Simply Being Themselves

"In more than 20 years of working together, I can count on one hand the number of times we've truly disagreed."

If Rock Bands Were Halloween Candy, Who’s the Full-Size Bar?

"A great Candy Superhouse is like a great RockTernative music library. It’s loaded with king-sized hits like Snickers, Reese’s and Hershey’s. "

Numeris Radio Local+ Explained: How Canada’s New Radio Measurement Really Works

“The role of modelling is not to replace measurement, but to enhance it. By extrapolating listening from Radio Local+ to virtual respondents, we can provide better insight into reach and frequency, resulting in better value for the radio industry.”