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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."

Your News Media Audience is Changing. Why Aren’t You?

Pinpointing when the audience’s preferences change is an inexact science. That’s far less important than knowing that tastes have changed.

Quu CEO Steve Newberry Saw a Gaping Hole the In-Vehicle Visuals Report Could Fill

"No one had ever gone out and gathered this information...so we kinda got to the point that if no one else is gonna do this, we will."

Imagine a World with a Transfer Portal for Sports Broadcasters

Trades will be encouraged here as the networks create their dream teams to move forward.

A Guide on How to Bust Onto the Talk Radio Scene in 2024

Build your brand from the ground up. Study what is successful on the platform of your choice.

Seller to Seller: What is the Hardest Part About Selling Sports Media Right Now?

“Prospecting, I feel like the number of categories willing to spend what they need to is dwindling,” came the first response.

Masters Ratings Will Show if Golf Fans Have PGA Tour-LIV Golf Fatigue

The Masters arrives this year at a sort of early confluence of issues.

Should News/Talk Radio Guests Be Paid?

But locally -- in 2024 -- in small and mid-sized markets, the money isn’t there. Should we find it?

WWE Has A Lesson Sports Radio Needs to Hear

The WWE is, at it's core, "professional wrestling." While "sports entertainment" is accurate, it doesn't speak to the foundation of the industry. And that's a lesson, I think, sports radio needs to recognize and embrace.

News Outlets Should Be Embarrassed By Eclipse Coverage

The hysteria and hype leading up to the eclipse was laughable and unnecessary.

MSNBC Sees Ratings Success Months Into New ‘The Weekend’ Morning News Show

The Weekend grew 41 percent and 47 percent in total audience (along with 41 percent and 37 percent in adults 25-54) on Saturday and Sunday, respectively.

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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."