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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."

George Noory Guides Coast to Coast AM With His Gut Instinct

"My gut instinct has been pretty profound, and I use that a lot on the radio show. And that seems to be helping and working.”

Is Being a Radio Program Director Appealing?

"Plenty still see the upside of being a program director. Others find it less appealing. The answer depends on who you ask and where they work. Some companies value the role, others don't."

How Nielsen Defines ‘Hispanic’

Keep in mind that Hispanic is not a race, but an ethnicity. Good survey practice requires that race and ethnicity questions be kept separate, and Nielsen does that.

Philadelphia Sports Radio Legend Angelo Cataldi to be Honored at the 2024 BSM Summit

"I was never at a loss for words during my 33 years in sports radio, but this incredible honor has left me speechless.

Ike Reese is Raring to Go in Afternoons With Spike Eskin at SportsRadio 94WIP

"I think there’s a healthy amount of ego in all of us and then there’s even more of a healthy amount of humility in all three of us."

Fans Actually Learn Watching ‘First Things First’ on FS1

The ultimate strength of First Things First is its ability to back up the bluster with bona fide facts. There are no weak links on this program, and no one person has to carry the conversation.

In News Radio, Words Matter

We shouldn’t tell our interview subjects how to speak, but learning to choose our own words carefully distinguishes our ability to tell a story.

Public Radio Week: Craig Swagler Was Excited By What WYPR and WTMD Could Offer

Swagler joined Baltimore Public Radio last year after 22 years at CBS News Radio.

Negotiating Media Advertising Purchases

Negotiating media advertising for your SMB requires a strategic approach beyond the transactional. You can create authentic win-win situations by doing the research, being flexible, and focusing on relationship-building.

Steve Cohen to Receive The Jeff Smulyan Award at the 2024 BSM Summit

"For the past two decades, this gentlemen helped develop and build one of the finest sports radio networks in the industry."

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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."