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How Bob and Brian Built a Morning Show Dynasty at The Hog

"He gave us two orders. One, be funny. Two, don't piss off the clients,"

Why Pat McAfee’s Reported ESPN Extension Is About Far More Than Just Money

"The story is that ESPN has completely changed its philosophy. For decades, ESPN sold the network. It sold SportsCenter. It sold highlights. Now it sells personalities."

ESPN May Be Having Its Finest Moment When It Matters Most

"For years, ESPN has been criticized for what it wasn't doing. Not enough promotion. Not enough storytelling. Not enough attention paid to certain properties. Fair or unfair, those critiques have followed the network through multiple eras. But right now, those conversations feel very distant."

When Radical Becomes Rational: A New Case for Bold Radio Ideas

"Ninety percent of the ideas will end up on the floor. But some won't."

After KNBR Exit, Paul McCaffrey Looks Forward to Sports Talk Return

"I don’t think that I really had a clear understanding in terms of how far the reach of the show could stretch because I heard from hundreds and hundreds of people literally, and they did help."

92% of Heavy Podcast Users Plan to Vote in 2024 Election, New Research Shows

93% of weekly podcast consumers are currently registered to vote.

Podcast Audience Sizes Continually Underreported, New Study Suggests

"The podcast industry is leaving ‘ears on the table.’”

Adam Copeland Returns to KNBR: ‘Any Press is Good Press’

"This job, this show, this station – it’s all I’ve ever wanted to do."

Which Areas of Executive Performance Should Be Known in Media Companies?

"How do we know if a CEO, executive, market manager or PD is outperforming or underperforming?"

Adam Copeland Steps Down as KNBR Program Director

We have great momentum, thank you to everyone in the building for your work and passion keeps us pushing forward.

How You Lead a Brand Matters, and KNBR is Finding Out the Hard Way

"How you act as a leader should be different than how you present yourself as a host. You're no longer just representing a show, you are now repping the brand, company, and staff."

Mike Eaby Named Vice President/Executive Producer of Westwood One Sports, Howard Deneroff Steps Down

"With Mike’s experience, passion, and vision, I’m confident he is the perfect person to quarterback Westwood One Sports into its next era."

Cumulus Sees 7.3% Increase in Digital Revenue as Broadcast Radio Slides

"While our Q1 revenue was in line with guidance and a marked improvement from 2023 trends, it is also reflective of the uncertainty that continues to weigh on advertisers."

Former WJBC Morning Host Scott Laughlin Dies

Laughlin spent 40 years working in Central Illinois, including nearly two decades hosting mornings on the Cumulus-owned news/talk outlet.

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Why Pat McAfee’s Reported ESPN Extension Is About Far More Than Just Money

"The story is that ESPN has completely changed its philosophy. For decades, ESPN sold the network. It sold SportsCenter. It sold highlights. Now it sells personalities."

ESPN May Be Having Its Finest Moment When It Matters Most

"For years, ESPN has been criticized for what it wasn't doing. Not enough promotion. Not enough storytelling. Not enough attention paid to certain properties. Fair or unfair, those critiques have followed the network through multiple eras. But right now, those conversations feel very distant."

When Radical Becomes Rational: A New Case for Bold Radio Ideas

"Ninety percent of the ideas will end up on the floor. But some won't."

Women In Radio’s Meaghan Taylor on Mentorship vs. Sponsorship in Radio

"A sponsor is the person who walks into a room you're not in and talks openly about you. That's what moves careers."