"I'm excited to be back in the game, grateful for another opportunity. I'm confident I can earn the trust of Bay Area listeners all over again. More than anything, I'm hopeful my friend Greg Papa wins the only battle that really matters."
"For a while, especially with mainstream hip hop and R&B, if it was new, you could just play it and it worked. But you have to be a bit more discerning these days."
"If a single button is enough to break the relationship between a creator and an audience, then that relationship probably wasn't as strong as we thought."
Some may interpret my conclusion as a slight against Limbaugh. Actually, it's the opposite — it's admiration for what Limbaugh built: a wildly successful format across the country. But at the same time, it feels like there hasn't been much, if any, evolution over four decades.
"The future will be guided by algorithms, but it will also be driven by talent—programming, on-air, and creative professionals—who know how to merge innovation with personality."
Comedian Ego Nwodim will host the awards ceremony. The awards show will also be broadcast on select iHeartMedia radio stations as well as the iHeartRadio app.
"Jaxon’s return reinforces Aly 104.5’s focus on authentic voices, music discovery and community connection — pillars that continue to define the station’s brand in the Philadelphia market."
“WHO’s legacy of trusted news and strong local voices is unmatched, and I’m focused on building on that foundation and continuing to deliver relevant, impactful programming for listeners across Iowa.”
The 13th annual ceremony will include live performances of some of the biggest songs and artists of 2025, as well as "surprise guests and collaborations."
"The most important thing is does your audience believe you. Does your audience mean the things you say. It's not about being right, it's about being sincere."
"For a while, especially with mainstream hip hop and R&B, if it was new, you could just play it and it worked. But you have to be a bit more discerning these days."
"If a single button is enough to break the relationship between a creator and an audience, then that relationship probably wasn't as strong as we thought."
Some may interpret my conclusion as a slight against Limbaugh. Actually, it's the opposite — it's admiration for what Limbaugh built: a wildly successful format across the country. But at the same time, it feels like there hasn't been much, if any, evolution over four decades.
"The station does enjoy top of mind awareness from having that tentpole morning show. It gives us a connection to the audience that just being a music jukebox can't provide."