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Dianna Russini’s Return Was a Success But Now Comes the Hard Part

"Russini doesn't need to win over every critic, nor does she need to answer every question thrown her way. But she does need to give people a reason to keep tuning in beyond their curiosity about her personal life."

How Tara Palmeri Built a Digital Media Startup From the Ground Up

"This was a natural place for me to go: to write for myself in my own name, directly to my audience, and have that kind of intimate connection and really pursue the stories that I wanted to pursue."

What Leaving Radio Taught Me About Staying in the Business

"Outside the building, I kept translating everything back into it.."

How Phil Mackey Took SKOR North From Whiteboard to Marconi

"The fact that a small number of people can be so mighty across all these platforms is a testament to how awesome our staff is."

It’s Time for the FCC to Consider Radical Changes in Broadcasting

The scarcity argument was a product of its time, not envisioning the internet, smartphones, streaming, and podcasts. It’s time to reconsider.

Kristi Noem Situation is a Perfect Chance for News/Talk Radio Hosts to Buck Stereotypes

When a public figure deserves to be dogged, don’t hold back. Inform, entertain, and let the chips fall where they may. 

Bob Wischusen is Aiming for the Very Top of Sports Play-by-Play

"I’m sure there are lawyers out there that burn the midnight oil getting ready for a case that don’t want to hear my sob story about having multiple depth charts to study each week."

Living Life Like a Listener Prepared Jesse Kelly For Radio Stardom

“I've struggled to pay the bills. I've lived it. I worked in construction. I’ve needed time-and-a-half in order to pay my mortgage this month."

Radio and Podcast Advertising for Road Trippers

3 out of 4 people listen to the car AM/FM radio each week, and 1/3 of adults listen to podcasts each week.

News Media Bias Has Existed Longer Than The Current Right Vs. Left Split

Social media has shaken the information landscape, but are social media and other new technology platforms to blame for the decline of trust in newspapers, TV, and radio?

Abby Labar is a Quick Hit on MLB Network’s ‘Quick Pitch’

It is by far the best baseball highlight show on television and the newest incarnation with Labar as host is a huge reason.

The Roast of Tom Brady Was a Good Lesson for Sports Radio About Risk, Thinking Big and Making Noise

It created a ton of buzz and was definitely what people were talking about at the water cooler the next day.

Meet The Bettors: Gil Alexander, VSiN

"I want the listener to recognize that the show might be smarter than most, but is not so smart that it isn't entertaining."

News Media Has a Brightside Despite Constant Negativity

All of this could be moot by the end of the decade, of course. But for now, there are glimmers of hope, tiny, minuscule, almost imperceptible glimmers.

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How Tara Palmeri Built a Digital Media Startup From the Ground Up

"This was a natural place for me to go: to write for myself in my own name, directly to my audience, and have that kind of intimate connection and really pursue the stories that I wanted to pursue."

What Leaving Radio Taught Me About Staying in the Business

"Outside the building, I kept translating everything back into it.."

How Phil Mackey Took SKOR North From Whiteboard to Marconi

"The fact that a small number of people can be so mighty across all these platforms is a testament to how awesome our staff is."

Why Local News/Talk Radio Hosts With Big Egos Risk Unemployment

"News/talk stations are largely syndicated, and the local shows, which used to feature a host, producer, and board operator/phone screener, are largely a thing of the past. What does this mean? If you are a local host on a radio station, having a large ego is an invitation to unemployment."