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Why Netflix’s Content Battle With YouTube Could Be Sports Radio’s Next Biggest Opportunity

"YouTube’s willingness to pay creators to stay should be a wake-up call for sports radio. Stop giving the platform millions of hours of content every month for free."

What Every Radio Professional Should Know About Severance Agreements

I have been downsized and fired. I know your emotions. You have every right in the world to be angry. Here is the truth: it doesn't help you to disparage your former employer.

The Industry According To: Dave “Chachi” Denes, Benztown

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Linda Cohn Has a New Found Freedom After 34 Years With ESPN

"People are very busy, but they still want to hear what I have to say. Just like I was a part of their lives growing up watching on SportsCenter, they have welcomed me into their homes in this next chapter in the same way. That’s very gratifying to me."

There’s an NFL-Style Social Media Strategy Every News Media Brand Should Embrace

When people care about and are invested in your brand, addict them to it.

How Daily Caller’s Amber Duke Wades the Waters of Straight News Journalism Mixed with Political Commentary

"In my experience, there's a lot of people who can write, and a lot of people who can do TV, and not a lot of people who can do both. So I feel like I have a comparative advantage in that I can translate thoughts to paper but also to broadcast media."

Reflecting on Where The Daily Wire, Westwood One Sit One Year After Relationship Ended

It's been nearly one year since Barrett Media broke the story that The Daily Wire and Westwood One were ending their partnership. Each has faced trials since that moment.

News/Talk Radio Hosts Carry the Weight — But Do Their Bosses Even Notice?

Here’s the truth that leadership needs to grasp: if pay doesn’t come up for the talent that drives the product, the format will lose those people. Not “may.” Will.

Why KIDO’s Kevin Miller Believes A Thanksgiving Promotion Shows the Power of AM Radio

"Fortunately, the AM band is still very strong here. And when people in Idaho can see and touch their favorite personalities -- or my little local show -- in the age of digital humanizes the station."

The Disney vs YouTube TV Spat Had a Hidden Message to the Cable News Industry

If you didn't pick up on this, you're out of touch.

The Major Mistakes MSNBC Made in Its Transition to MS NOW

In an increasing digital world, these things matter.

What Jim Avila Taught Me About the Television News Industry, And Life in General

If I had a question, he answered it. If I needed insight on a network, an executive, or a talent, he had it. Jim could walk me through topics in a way that made the complicated seem obvious.

Jon Decker Has Seen Dramatic Changes in How the White House is Covered During 30-Year Career

"It's always been a fast pace, but it's changed dramatically with social media. Not only do journalist use those tools, The White House uses them, too."

One Year After Fall, Dennis Prager Still Sorely Missed on News/Talk Radio

In a landscape dominated by shouting matches, viral moments, and attention-grabbing outrage, Prager stood apart.

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What Every Radio Professional Should Know About Severance Agreements

I have been downsized and fired. I know your emotions. You have every right in the world to be angry. Here is the truth: it doesn't help you to disparage your former employer.

The Industry According To: Dave “Chachi” Denes, Benztown

Thank you for checking out The Industry According To....

Linda Cohn Has a New Found Freedom After 34 Years With ESPN

"People are very busy, but they still want to hear what I have to say. Just like I was a part of their lives growing up watching on SportsCenter, they have welcomed me into their homes in this next chapter in the same way. That’s very gratifying to me."

20 Brands in 20 Days: Ross  MacLeod; 101.9 KINK, 98.7 The Bull, and 102.9 KUFO

"I don't think radio has the power anymore that it had 20 years ago, where we could get people to go to where we are. We have to go to where they are."