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Why Sports Radio Cannot Ignore The FIFA World Cup This Summer

"When millions of people are tuning in to the biggest sporting event on the planet, hosted in your own backyard, sports radio doesn't have the luxury of pretending it isn't happening."

Ten Years Of Locked On: The Rise of a Podcast Empire Eyeing Its Next Chapter

"There's a tendency that businesses have to hold things close to the vest... David and I don't believe that's a good strategy. Telling our story is important for everyone involved with Locked On."

Talk Radio Hosts Should Ask This One Question After Every Show

What piece of information, what opinion, what story did you share that someone felt so moved by that they'd bring it up with a coworker or fire off a text about it? If the honest answer is "I don't know," that's the problem worth solving.

Greg FM: Because Nobody Ever Requested “15 Songs In A Row”

"It offers a voice that reminds the listener that somebody is actually there."

The Daily Wire and Premiere Networks Showed How Classy Competition Can Be After Charlie Kirk’s Death

The past week has shown that when the situation calls for it, even rivals can act like partners.

Toast to 10: News/Talk PDs Share How Barrett Media Helped the Format

"You share thoughts that others cannot. Early in my career I couldn’t wait to see the newest issue of Radio & Records. It connected the industry. You have created that vibe on the site."

Charlie Kirk Tragedy Shows News/Talk Radio Doesn’t Always Need a Playbook

Some might argue that every company needs a disaster plan. In theory, that sounds fine. In practice, though, there are situations so rare and so devastating that they fall outside the scope of reasonable preparation.

Fox News’ Will Cain Rose to the Occasion in Horrible Circumstances of the Charlie Kirk Tragedy

It is one thing to report tragedy. It is another to receive the phone call, read the bulletin, or have a producer whisper in your ear that your friend has just been killed.

After the Charlie Kirk Tragedy, Are News/Talk Radio Hosts Worried About Public Events?

"It will take some time before I'm ready to do a public-facing event, I'll say that."

MSNBC Was Wise to Cut Ties With Matthew Dowd, But How Do They Avoid Similar Situations in the Future?

There's a firm and steadfast rule that everyone -- not just cable news outlets -- should hold when it comes to hiring.

Why Quu CEO Steve Newberry Couldn’t Turn Down a Multi-Year Extension

"I feel like this is such a next opportunity for radio to really connect with listeners from a programming standpoint and generate revenue from a sales standpoint. So it's been just a terrific experience."

It’s a Coincidence That Fox News Removed Howard Kurtz From Its Weekend Lineup, Right?

His show may not have been the crown jewel of Fox’s lineup, but it filled a role that, frankly, few others in cable news want to play.

Don’t Let the Spirit of Charlie Kirk Fade Away After Senseless Shooting

I have great respect for Kirk, both the man and the news/talk radio host. Because of the qualities he held personally and professionally.

Toast to 10: How Barrett Media Keeps Local News/Talk Radio Hosts Connected to the Industry

"I believe it is essential that an outlet covers the daily happenings of the industry. It's wonderful to get the meat of the matter delivered regularly."

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Ten Years Of Locked On: The Rise of a Podcast Empire Eyeing Its Next Chapter

"There's a tendency that businesses have to hold things close to the vest... David and I don't believe that's a good strategy. Telling our story is important for everyone involved with Locked On."

Talk Radio Hosts Should Ask This One Question After Every Show

What piece of information, what opinion, what story did you share that someone felt so moved by that they'd bring it up with a coworker or fire off a text about it? If the honest answer is "I don't know," that's the problem worth solving.

Greg FM: Because Nobody Ever Requested “15 Songs In A Row”

"It offers a voice that reminds the listener that somebody is actually there."

Inside Manraze: How Def Leppard and Sex Pistols Members Formed a Trio

"Oh, he's in that bloody heavy metal band"