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The Return Of The Pretty Reckless AND The Return Of The Record Release Party

"When you're a music brand, these events matter. Artists matter."

Laid Off By Innovation? Use AI To Get Hired Faster

"Remember, your advantage is not what was listed on your business card. It is who you are, not what you do."

Live Music Revenue Plateaus After Years of Record-Breaking Post-Pandemic Growth

Men..are redirecting discretionary dollars toward video games, spending double on gaming versus live events in Q1 2026.

KXnO Layoffs Highlight the Changing Reality for Sports Radio Talent

"The industry has spent decades telling talent to be genuine, build trust, and create authentic relationships with listeners. Yet when those same qualities extend beyond sports and into the realities of the business itself, they can suddenly be viewed as liabilities instead of strengths."

1040 WHO Program Director Cole Bair Exits

"We wish Cole all the best."

iHeartMedia Names Jennifer Stocker Nebraska-Iowa Area President

In her new position, she will oversee the markets in Omaha, Des Moines, Sioux City, Davenport, Ogallala, and Cedar Rapids.

1040 WHO, 600 WMT Add 1110 KFAB Host Emery Songer to Daily Lineup

“I’m incredibly grateful to have the opportunity to connect with Iowans all over the state and beyond."

1040 WHO PD Peter Thiele Exits iHeartMedia Des Moines

Thiele joined the group earlier this year after departing his role as Program Director of KZRG for Zimmer Communications in Joplin, Missouri.

Jeff Angelo is Returning to His Comfort Zone While Helming Mornings on 1040 WHO

"Most of my radio career has been in the morning. So that's just where I'm naturally suited.”

Jeff Angelo Moving to Mornings on 1040 WHO in Des Moines

He steps into the timeslot previously helmed by Maxwell Schaeffer and Amy Sweet.

1040 WHO Morning Hosts Maxwell Schaeffer and Amy Sweet Depart

The pair began hosting the daypart at the iHeartMedia station in 2021 after the retirement of longtime host Van Harden.

Joining iHeart Radio Means My Job at KZRG Could Be Yours

Radio in 2024 will be about adaptation. We need to reinvent some aspects of our medium. 

KXNO Hosts Bid Outgoing PD Andrew Downs Farewell

Station staff wished the outgoing Downs farewell as he embarks on a different career path, utilizing the hashtag #ThanksAD.

KXNO PD Andrew Downs Announces Exit

"I’ve made the difficult decision to leave KXnO after 15 years. I’ll be forever grateful for the people I worked with and those who listened."

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"The industry has spent decades telling talent to be genuine, build trust, and create authentic relationships with listeners. Yet when those same qualities extend beyond sports and into the realities of the business itself, they can suddenly be viewed as liabilities instead of strengths."

Paul Finebaum Reflects on His Legacy in Receiving the Sports Media Lifetime Achievement Award

"I, somehow, have been able to survive and adapt. My career is full of different chapters. Every one of those chapters, I never really knew if I’d make it out of it."