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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."

Social Studies: Matthew Demeke, AM 570 LA Sports

"We have to realize that with every platform we're doing, it's not just AM 570 radio listeners. It's Dodger fans, it's Clipper fans."

Aaron Rodgers and Pat McAfee Have ESPN Between a Rock and a Hard Place

What is the path forward for ESPN that doesn't include intense scrutiny? From my perspective, I don't know that one exists, and that's a tough spot to find yourself.

What Struggles for Companies like Audacy, The Messenger, and X Says About the Future of Media

With newsrooms shrinking, it’s becoming more difficult to be a journalist, meaning working your beat, cultivating sources, and working on hard-hitting investigative stories.

Radio Provides Interview Guests Something Drastically Different Than TV

“It has the time -- and devotes appropriate time -- to treat fast-breaking and major issues in a meaningful way."

What Do Ratings Say About Pat McAfee and His Claims of Sabotage By ESPN?

While Monday on ESPN is the show's most-watched of the week, it is double-digit percentages down from the early afternoon SportsCenter of last year.

Eric Spitz, Rod Lakin, Marc Kohn and Steve Braband to Speak at the 2024 BSM Summit

"We have previously announced more than 20 speakers for this year's show, and are excited today to add 4 more dynamic leaders to our lineup."

After More Than 30 Years at KFAN,”Geeky” Dan Barreiro Still Going Strong as Radio Evolves

“When I started doing (radio), it was almost like you had to apologize."

An ESPN Strategic Error is at the Root of Its Disappointment With Pat McAfee

“With a history that demonstrates the transition from digital platforms to television is extraordinarily difficult, why would ESPN allow McAfee to put another obstacle in the path to success?”

John Kobylt is Adjusting to Life on KFI Without Ken Chiampou

"The station asked me if I wanted a partner. I said no. I couldn't imagine having a stranger in the studio with me."

Is Pat McAfee on Borrowed Time at ESPN?

“ I appreciate Pat’s candor and willingness to call someone out if he feels they've done him wrong, but if there are issues taking place between a top talent and executive, men have to be men and clear the air in private.

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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."