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4 Non Blondes Singer Linda Perry Documentary

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20 Brands in 20 Days: Chris Lloyd, WBAB & 106.1 BLI

"It's hard to fake Long Island. You gotta be it."

Cassette Comeback Defies Digital Music Streaming Dominance

"In a culture built around infinite, frictionless content, that kind of deliberate attention has become rare enough to feel almost radical."

Why the NBA Should Never Give up Their Spot to the NFL on Christmas Day

"The NFL is powerful enough to change the way sports fans consume Christmas Day. It is not powerful enough to make the NBA abandon it."

Barrett Media Offering FREE Summit Tickets to Media Pros Who Lost Work in 2026

"The last thing I'm worried about are ticket sales. I'd rather play a part in helping someone learn a few things, and making a valuable connection to get back on their feet."

Why iHeartMedia Should Reconsider ‘Guaranteed Human’ Following Another Round of Layoffs

"Guaranteed human is such a powerful promise. It's also why it rings hollow when the very humans responsible for creating those connections continue to disappear without warning for local audiences."

KXnO Host Trent Condon On Station Layoffs by iHeartMedia: Listener’s Local Voice Was “Taken Away”

"My heart aches for the people, my friends, and for my colleagues. For the people that made the station what it is. The people that lost their jobs yesterday as corporate came down with a mandate of the layoffs. People that worked incredibly hard to give you listeners a product."

Marc James Departs KJR As iHeartMedia Continues Ongoing Layoffs

"James' short tenure at KJR is just the latest name as iHeartMedia continues a round of layoffs at company."

iHeartMedia Layoffs Hit Programming as Intern John Exits HOT 99.5, Z104.3

Intern John signed a contract extension with iHeartMedia in November. At the time, he revealed that the deal was for three years.

iHeartMedia Begins Round of Layoffs Affecting Management, Sales Staffs

iHeartMedia has begun a round of layoffs that includes management and sales departments throughout the company. If you or someone you know is affected,...

The iHeartMedia “Guaranteed Human” Campaign Is No Safety Net for Sports Radio

"The same company that used technology to reduce staff just a year ago now promises it won’t replace humans with AI"

SportsTalk 790 Elevates Dan Matthews, Cole Thompson To Morning Drive

"Both guys eat, sleep and breathe all things Houston sports, and bring a passion and enthusiasm to kick off each morning right"

What Drives Sean Salisbury To Continue His Journey on a Road That’s Unpaved

"I didn’t come into this with any selfish expectations. It’s about doing good stuff, great content, a little different because I think we’re fatigued by the stuff you turn on radio"

Colorado Rockies Radio Announcer Jerry Schemmel Laid off by iHeartMedia

"It seems incredibly unfair. I gave my heart and soul to those broadcasts and felt like I was completely prepared every night, and hopefully sounded OK"

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"The NFL is powerful enough to change the way sports fans consume Christmas Day. It is not powerful enough to make the NBA abandon it."

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"Understanding how our industry influences consumers’ decision-making doesn’t eliminate that influence, but it does encourage more thoughtful, impactful and compelling buying habits."