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The Odyssey Proves News/Talk Radio Needs a New Playbook
Being a contrarian can absolutely work for a host. It grabs attention, and it can build a brand. But real skill shows up when a host takes a popular topic somewhere unexpected instead of somewhere predictable.
Does the SiriusXM-Audacy Deal Actually Help SiriusXM?
Ultimately, I'm not criticizing SiriusXM for signing this deal. I just don't see the clear necessity behind it, at least not yet.
The News/Talk Radio Industry Reacts to ABC News Radio Using Pre-Recorded Newscasts
"Cost-cutting isn't the issue that concerns me most. Transparency is."
Why Cumulus Sees Xperi Data as a Big Data Breakthrough for Radio
"We're excited because we feel this is a step forward in using technology to change the way people think about radio. This is really the big data moment for radio, at least as we see it."
Tony Dokoupil Was Right About CBS News’ Decision to Air Trump’s Speech
CBS News didn't take the easy way out, and Dokoupil's words made the network's reasoning clear before viewers ever judged it for themselves.
No, ABC News and NBC News Shouldn’t Be Forced to Air Every Presidential Speech
There's a firm difference between being angry that networks skipped the speech and believing they should be legally required to air it. The fact that we're even having this conversation feels absurd to me.
What Audacy’s St. Louis Sale Price Suggests About the State of Selling Radio Assets
"Sometimes the right buyer matters more than the biggest check, and in St. Louis, I think that's exactly what happened."
How Ryan Ermanni Built a Common Man Brand at WJR 760
"That medium of talk radio, I still think, really has a place — an important place — in any conversation happening today."
Why Nielsen Data Shows News Podcasters Can’t Ignore Audio
It's tempting to get swept up in the excitement around video podcasting right now. That's where all of the money is going. But that doesn't mean the audience is following.
The Howard Stern Show Is Fading Into Its Final Chapter
What's long been rumored as the slow fade of Stern's career appears to have finally arrived. This isn't retirement, and it isn't cancellation. It's something murkier.