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NAB CEO Curtis LeGeyt Shares What’s Next After Strong Push For AM Radio Act

"For this to have finally cut through, gotten a floor vote in mid-September in the House of Representatives, and now sitting on the doorstep in the U.S. Senate, it's entirely a tribute to listeners' passion around this issue."

Where CNN Fits in David Ellison’s Newly Merged Skydance Empire

Skydance could've treated CNN as a cable asset to trim, spin or sell. Instead, it put the network next to its crown jewels.

Why The Barstool Sports and Big Noon Kickoff Experiment Was Worth The Risk

"The partnership itself shouldn't be viewed as a failure. It was different. It generated attention, created conversation, reached audiences in ways traditional television has struggled to reach them and, for a time, it worked."

Why Dylan Salisbury Never Had a Plan B For His Radio Career

"Keep at it, because radio needs great people."

Why the Latest Expansion for Fox News is a Safe and Smart Bet

Politics can be hot one year and cold the next. Faith, family, and lifestyle content stay relevant every year. FOX Corp. understands that difference.

Why McGraw Milhaven Couldn’t Say No to Taking Over ‘America at Night’

"It's an opportunity of a lifetime. It's an honor of a lifetime to be able to do this, as a radio guy."

Why Didn’t Anyone Stand Up For Mary Bruce As President Trump Attacked Her?

You can’t claim to be the watchdogs of democracy when you bark only when it’s convenient.

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.

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."

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.

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.

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Where CNN Fits in David Ellison’s Newly Merged Skydance Empire

Skydance could've treated CNN as a cable asset to trim, spin or sell. Instead, it put the network next to its crown jewels.

Why The Barstool Sports and Big Noon Kickoff Experiment Was Worth The Risk

"The partnership itself shouldn't be viewed as a failure. It was different. It generated attention, created conversation, reached audiences in ways traditional television has struggled to reach them and, for a time, it worked."

Why Dylan Salisbury Never Had a Plan B For His Radio Career

"Keep at it, because radio needs great people."

What Happens to Radio When the Nielsen Ranker Goes Dark?

"Do ratings still matter this fall? Absolutely! But not enough to save anyone."