Tag: iHeartMedia

Browse our Latest articles!

Peter Katsis, Legendary Music Manager, Dead at 69

"His passing marks the end of an era in modern music management."

The Return To KNBR I Never Saw Coming

"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."

20 Brands In 20 Days: Mike Street, WPGC, Washington D.C.

"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."

Spotify’s Skip Ahead Feature Isn’t The Threat Podcasting Thinks It Is

"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."

HaZe Announces Contract Extension With iHeartmedia St. Louis

"25 years in and I still wake up grateful that this is my career. The listeners, the team, the city, I wouldn’t want to be anywhere else"

Why Sports Radio Talent Should Heed the Warning Sent Last Week

"Your contract from your company is a double-edged sword. Sports radio, this is not just a wake-up call to look inward at your content, but also a warning to your future."

Why Coverage of the Charlie Kirk Funeral Was Vital to iHeartMedia News/Talk Stations

Numerous iHeartMedia news/talk stations aired live coverage of the funeral of Kirk.

Toast to 10: Connecting Across Music Radio

"It feels like the Barrett team is always identifying challenges we face and asking themselves, 'What can we learn from this?'"

iHeartMedia Extends Canada Partnership With Bell Media

"The creation of iHeartRadio Canada has been instrumental in evolving the digital audio landscape in Canada, greatly expanding the choice of incredible content available to listeners"

iHeartRadio’s Jon Zellner Details Why Radio Still Matters and How it Will Look By 2030

"I believe radio’s greatest strength is its ability to create a shared, live experience."

98.1 KVET Announces Broadcast Partnership With the Dallas Cowboys

"We’re thrilled to have the Dallas Cowboys on such a legendary station in Austin"

Toast to 10: Sports Radio Program Directors Celebrate Barrett Media

"While the industry faces many challenges of yesterday and today, Barrett Media has supported those in positions of power to think differently, be recognized, and create community for a better tomorrow"

What Radio Broadcasters Can Do to Prepare For the Expected Job Loss Tsunami

"Being downsized is not a reflection of your talent or value—it’s a business decision."

Brother Wease Announces Departure From Radio 95.1

"What’s happening is, this is my last show. They gave me a couple good opportunities but I can’t go out that way"

Popular

The Return To KNBR I Never Saw Coming

"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."

20 Brands In 20 Days: Mike Street, WPGC, Washington D.C.

"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."

Spotify’s Skip Ahead Feature Isn’t The Threat Podcasting Thinks It Is

"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."

38 Years After Rush Limbaugh, Is News/Talk Radio Stuck in the Past?

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.