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SiriusXM Drops Howard 101, Replaces with Andy Cohen

SiriusXM is dropping Howard 101 on September 1. Andy...

Jacques Doucet, Voice Of The Montreal Expos, Dies At 86

"He was certainly a giant, and his loss is immense."

FOX Sports Unveils College Football Broadcast Teams For 2026 Season

"FOX Sports looks to continue on the momentum from the FIFA World Cup was an exciting year of action beginning week one with the defending national champion Indiana Hoosiers."

Bob Stilson Retires From The Breeze Buffalo Mornings

"Stilson's exit marks another chapter closing for local Buffalo radio."

Hot AC Success on a Budget: Music & Promo Hacks

You don’t need a massive budget to achieve meaningful music research and compelling promotions. What you need is creativity, digital savvy, community connections, and strategic focus.

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

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 Countdowns & Specialty Content Still Matter in Hot AC Radio

In a world of on-demand streaming and personalized playlists, it may seem counterintuitive that something as traditional as a countdown still holds water, but it does.

Kannon Debuts New Weekday Show for Top 40 & Hot AC

“The Kannon Show” is designed to blend with existing music programming.

How the Hot AC Radio Format Can Be Promotionally Relevant On a Limited Budget

Being promotionally relevant doesn't always require deep pockets—just creativity, strategy, and a clear understanding of the audience.

Strategy vs. Tactics in Adult Contemporary Programming

Simply put, Strategy is ‘Doing The Right Thing’.' Tactics – ‘Doing Things Right.'

Taylor Jukes Shares Her Insights on Managing and Becoming An A+ Talent

“Talent needs to have a cross-platform strategy, understanding where to meet their audiences to keep them engaged.

Hot AC Radio Stations Need to Prioritize Talent Over Music

Make talent your bottom building block of the programming pyramid and encourage them to be ambassadors of your station’s brand while building their brand within your system.

Hot AC Imaging: Are You Hitting The Sweet Spot?

Hot AC programmers, what is the sweet spot when it comes to how many imaging pieces you rotate per hour?

Q95-7 Sioux Falls SD Flips From Top 40 To Hot AC

The Midwest Communications station had been carrying Westwood One’s Hits Now!, which is being eliminated.

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Jacques Doucet, Voice Of The Montreal Expos, Dies At 86

"He was certainly a giant, and his loss is immense."

FOX Sports Unveils College Football Broadcast Teams For 2026 Season

"FOX Sports looks to continue on the momentum from the FIFA World Cup was an exciting year of action beginning week one with the defending national champion Indiana Hoosiers."

Bob Stilson Retires From The Breeze Buffalo Mornings

"Stilson's exit marks another chapter closing for local Buffalo radio."

Family of 93 WIBC’s Matt Bair Releases Statement Following Unexpected Death

"His death was accidental, and we do believe at this time that alcohol was a contributing factor."