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Why AM Radio’s Future Depends On More Than Just Keeping It In Cars

"You can’t argue that AM radio matters to local communities while replacing local voices with centralized programming. You can’t tell listeners that the AM band is still relevant while giving them fewer reasons to tune in."

How 77 WABC’s John Catsimatidis Helped Push the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act Toward the Finish Line

"I am more concerned about our country than I am about WABC."

Amelia’s 30-Year Radio Career Ends at Baltimore’s 98 Rock

"We had every opportunity to go up against our competitors, which aren't terrestrial radio."

How Damien Woody Is Building His Second Act After 15 Years With ESPN

"For me, it’s about seeing content that they haven’t seen from me before. When you’re at ESPN, there’s a certain model that they do things. Now, independence allows me to broaden my reach with different things I can do. Hopefully, earning a new appreciation for what I can bring to the table."

Real Time Bidding Comes to Radio Sales

"The radio ad sales market is transforming profoundly, with real-time bidding and audience-centric approaches taking center stage."

Mark Simone Inks Long-Term Extension with 710 WOR

Simone has more than 40 years of radio experience in the Big Apple, and shared his admiration for his company and co-workers in the announcement.

KFI AM-640 Producing Special on Maui Wildfires

Gregory will speak with government officials, islanders, and others about the fires and what the plan to rebuild and recuperate from the tragedy will entail.

710 WOR Names Larry Mendte News Director, Morning Anchor

“WOR is iconic in radio history, and I’m honored to accept this position.”

KREF Programming Departing 94.7 FM in Oklahoma City

KREF programming will depart 94.7 FM in Oklahoma City next week. On Friday, August 18th, the iHeartMedia-owned station will end its affiliation with KREF after...

Keith Olbermann Touts Podcast’s Success on 1st Anniversary

"Between YouTube and all the podcast options for the month just past, we exceeded 2 million downloads and plays in one month."

Longtime WHO Host Jan Mickelson Dies

"Jan loved to entertain, inform, and educate. He loved his listeners, all of them. His greatest legacy is the folks he inspired."

iHeartMedia Fired Don Geronimo After Commanders Ban Flagship Station From Training Camp

"The incident came a week after the NFL officially approved the sale of the franchise from Dan Snyder to an ownership group led by Josh Harris."

Dan Patrick Embraces ‘Elton John Farewell Tour’

“I did it backwards, that I announced my retirement then announced my contract extension.”

Dan Patrick Forgot to Mention Contract Extension as Part of Retirement Remarks

“My wife said, ‘are you retiring?’. I go ‘in four and a half years’. She goes, ‘Well, why would you announce that?’. I said, ‘I was announcing a contract extension.’”

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How 77 WABC’s John Catsimatidis Helped Push the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act Toward the Finish Line

"I am more concerned about our country than I am about WABC."

Amelia’s 30-Year Radio Career Ends at Baltimore’s 98 Rock

"We had every opportunity to go up against our competitors, which aren't terrestrial radio."

How Damien Woody Is Building His Second Act After 15 Years With ESPN

"For me, it’s about seeing content that they haven’t seen from me before. When you’re at ESPN, there’s a certain model that they do things. Now, independence allows me to broaden my reach with different things I can do. Hopefully, earning a new appreciation for what I can bring to the table."

Commercial Clustering: How Radio Defeated Itself

"We were competing against the station across the street while the listener was comparing radio to Spotify, podcasts, satellite radio."