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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."

Steve Scaffidi is Always Learning About Milwaukee, Radio, and Himself on 620 WTMJ

"I love that challenge. Every day, we're sort of thinking in a different way here. That sets apart some of the things we're trying to do here."

700 WLW Host Mike McConnell Never Thought He’d Be a Morning Host But Now Dominates the Cincinnati Radio Ratings

"Getting a point across concisely is not my strong suit. Being quick and concise was not something I ever worked on until I had to."

Is Cable News in the Middle of a Renaissance or On Life Support?

Despite being weeks removed from "the podcast election", this week proves cable news is still a major player.

WWL Radio Host Scoot Paisant Won’t Stop Speaking His Mind Even in the Face of Death Threats

"I know that there are people that tune in every day to hate me. I don't like that. I didn't get into this business knowing there's a group of people that hate me."

Brian Wilson Was Only Supposed to Be at SuperTalk 99.7 WTN for a Few Weeks, Now He’s Retiring 6 Years Later

"I just think it's the right time to contemplate once again what semi-retirement is going to be like and and sort of step back a little bit."

Can iHeartMedia Still Say It’s Trying to Save AM Radio After Latest Round of Cuts?

The "Do as I say, not as I do" strategy isn't going to be a winning one if iHeartMedia truly hopes to keep AM Radio afloat.

For Joe Pags, The Show Must Go On After Exit From 1200 WOAI and iHeartMedia San Antonio

"I understand that this company is simply reorganizing and I was part of that. So I hold no bad feelings. I actually hold nothing but positive feelings about the company."

Eric Von Haessler Was Motivated to Try Talk Radio By An Old Man Dancing at a Disco

"WSB is a political station. I'm less political of a person and my show is less political in nature than it's ever been before."

Is Brian Williams Ready for a Television News Comeback After Amazon Prime Video Election Night Special?

It's hard to view this as anything other than a chance to get back into the television news limelight. But did his performance show networks should be beating down Brian Williams' door?

What Do News/Talk Radio Leaders Want and Need From Network News Partnerships?

"First and foremost, it needs to reflect the audience. Is this going to be a benefit that your audience will appreciate?"

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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."