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Salem Media’s Tom Tradup: Loss of Lindsey Graham A Loss For Talk Radio

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"Unlike many of his timid Senate colleagues, the senator was always delighted to join local and national talk shows without being blocked by the annoying Praetorian Guard of Capitol Hill aides dragging their feet, demanding questions in advance, placing limits on topics to be discussed, and other myopic restrictions."

Mary Lockrem Joins 98.5 The Bull Palm Springs Middays

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Connoisseur Media Palm Springs has hired Mary Lockrem as...

The Radio Industry Has a Bigger Internal Than External PR Problem

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"The industry needs people with talent and passion who are focused on solutions, not individuals stealing paychecks, doing damage from the inside out."

Inside “Straight Outta Hip Hop”: Five Takeaways From a Candid Summit Panel

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"Radio's gonna come back, and it's gonna slap back."

Z100 Announces Lineup for Jingle Ball 2025

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The 2025 edition of the event will be held on Friday, December 12th at 7 PM at the famed Madison Square Garden.

Hot-AC Radio Stations Must Prioritize Music Discovery

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"This is not just a Hot AC issue. All music radio that plays current music should be taking a more active stance in music discovery for their audiences."

The 7 Essential Steps of Hot AC Radio Imaging

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"The best imaging doesn’t just identify a station; it makes the station feel alive."

Connoisseur Media Sets New Programming Teams and Format Leaders

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"Radio, to stay relevant, needs to have empowered leaders that can make things happen fast. I believe today we have that team.”

How Tempo and Flow Drive Hot AC Radio Success

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Programmers must pay close attention not only to the songs themselves, but also to how they are sequenced.

How to Build a Strong Hot AC Radio Brand That Connects

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Hot AC thrives on personality-driven shows, local conversation, lifestyle tips, and pop culture updates.

How To Win In Hot AC: Talent, Coaching, and Connection

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Coaching talent to build real, lasting listener relationships starts with authenticity, clarity of purpose, and intentional storytelling.

Why Fresh Imaging Is Critical on Hot AC Radio Stations

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While the music and personalities draw people in, it’s the imaging that shapes their impression of the brand.

Radio in the Age of TikTok: Why Quick, Clear Openings Win More Listeners in Hot AC

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In the battle for attention, brevity is power. Say it quickly, say it clearly, and say it in a way that makes the listener want more.

Why Streaming Hits Don’t Always Equal Hot AC Radio Success

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"Use the data, but don’t let it use you."
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Mary Lockrem Joins 98.5 The Bull Palm Springs Middays

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The Radio Industry Has a Bigger Internal Than External PR Problem

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"The industry needs people with talent and passion who are focused on solutions, not individuals stealing paychecks, doing damage from the inside out."

Inside “Straight Outta Hip Hop”: Five Takeaways From a Candid Summit Panel

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"Radio's gonna come back, and it's gonna slap back."

Where Dan Patrick’s WNBA Criticism Was Fair, But His Transparency Went Too Far

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"Transparency has value, but so does perspective. In this case, Patrick devoted far more attention to a routine media occurrence than it deserved. The story wasn’t that a guest canceled. The story became Patrick’s response to it."