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Mary Berner Can’t Stay Silent on Cumulus Media’s San Francisco Mess With Greg Papa and KNBR

"When markets endure damage like this repeatedly, executives have to look closer at what's going on and set things right."

Four Voices, One Theme: MSBC 38 Was About Authenticity

"I left thinking less about how to simply survive the next chapter of my career, and more about how I want to build one that is sustainable."

Why Politics Isn’t Optional for Clay Travis’ New Sports Media Venture

Clay Travis didn't stumble into politics by accident. He built his entire brand around it, deliberately and consistently, over several years.

Why the FCC Killing the TV Ownership Cap Is Closing the Barn Door

In 1970, newspapers were doing OK, still making money from subscriptions, display advertising, and want ads (remember those?). Many big markets had two papers, and perhaps one was "failing." Who could have accurately predicted where the newspaper business would be in 2026?

Why Future Radio Leaders Must Invest in Themselves if Others Won’t

"Creating excuses is easy. Finding solutions is harder. But they do exist. Whether you choose to invest the time necessary to grow professionally is a different matter."

New Edison Research Data Shows Podcast Listening From Baby Boomers Nearly Doubled Since 2023

While video podcast consumption is now included for the first time in Edison’s Infinite Dial study, the company stated that weekly listening would have increased regardless of that change.

Smart TVs Emerging as Key Audio Platform, Edison Research Finds

Edison notes that podcast listening on connected TVs (13%) now significantly outpaces that on smart speakers (3%).

The Joe Rogan Experience Maintains Top Finish in 2025’s 1st Quarter Edison Research Podcast Rankings

Joining the program in the top five were Crime Junkie, The Daily, Call Her Daddy, and This Past Weekend with Theo Von.

At-Work AM/FM Radio Listening Jumps 10% in 2025, Edison Research Data Shows

The news of expanded AM/FM radio listening comes on the heels of a report that 64% of companies have now asked employees to return to the office in at least some capacity.

Lessons Music Radio Can Learn From Sports

Last week’s MLB Opening Day reminded me why sports references and acknowledgment on music radio stations are not the tainted topics they used to be.

What Data Says About the Health of the Radio Industry

Much like the expected demise of radio in the ‘50s after television took off, the business is not dead yet, but there are plenty of competitors who would gladly help kill it off.

Dan Bernstein Losing His Job Should Make On-Air Talent Reconsider Social Media

"When high profile people are accessible anytime of the day by the entire world, they're going to hear a lot of noise. Sometimes those tweets are designed to generate a negative reaction, and our industry's most passionate people can't always look away."

Republicans Increased Weekly Podcast Listening in 2024 While Democrat Listening Shrunk, New Edison Research Data Shows

Those who prefer not to identify themselves by political party has remained relatively steady.

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Four Voices, One Theme: MSBC 38 Was About Authenticity

"I left thinking less about how to simply survive the next chapter of my career, and more about how I want to build one that is sustainable."

Why Politics Isn’t Optional for Clay Travis’ New Sports Media Venture

Clay Travis didn't stumble into politics by accident. He built his entire brand around it, deliberately and consistently, over several years.

Why the FCC Killing the TV Ownership Cap Is Closing the Barn Door

In 1970, newspapers were doing OK, still making money from subscriptions, display advertising, and want ads (remember those?). Many big markets had two papers, and perhaps one was "failing." Who could have accurately predicted where the newspaper business would be in 2026?

20 Brands In 20 Days: Brady Marks, 107.3 Alternative Cleveland

"I was taught a lot at the station, so I'm a big believer in it. I'm a product of it."