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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."

6 Months After ESPN Radio Layoffs, How Much Has Changed?

After a nearly completely revamped lineup was introduced, I think we've given it some time to breathe. But have any of the previous issues been solved with the changes?

Where Should News/Talk Radio Go for Fill-In Hosts?

Last week, I talked about news/talk radio people not wanting to take vacation because of that genetic confidence inhibitor that makes it difficult to...

Media Outlets Have an Easy Decision On Who to Endorse in 2024

Recognize if you or your outlet has bias and say so. It’s completely normal for people to have bias. What’s not normal is to be pigeonholing your audience.

NewsNation Hits Milestones With Republican Primary Debate

It was also the first time the network reached the weekly top ten cable news programs for adults 25-54.

Nicole Briscoe is Committed to the Race at ESPN

"The game has slowed down for me in terms of I don’t get nervous when I sit down on the set; I get excited."

The Unorthodox Path to Netflix Carrying NBA Games

“This is not fully fleshed out, but in order to innovate, people and businesses have to start by asking ‘why not?’.”

Angelo Cataldi is Loud and Unapologetically Philadelphia

"I realized that it was a performance and who I was on the air was me amplified."

Will the Trend of Clickbait and Profits Over Facts and Substance Ever Be Reversed?

Prioritizing clicks over content is exactly the same as prioritizing a tantalizing headline over facts.

How to Sell Sports Radio Recruitment Campaigns to 3 Hot Categories

47% of all people in the U.S. watch and talk sports daily or several times a week. Leveraging this with your creative and promotion will resonate with potential candidates.

Can News/Talk Radio Pop the Information Bubble in 2024?

The change in talk radio was that stations decided that the road to profit was paved with giving listeners “more of what you came for,” namely lots of hosts who parroted Rush Limbaugh’s politics, not necessarily his style.

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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."