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Trend Jacking: The Low-Cost Marketing Strategy Radio Needs Right Now

"One word of caution: do not jack what you do not understand."

Sevendust’s Lajon Witherspoon on 30 Years of Rock’s Most Underrated Band

"I think we were just able to paint this portrait of that in time, in real time."

The Digital Cul-de-Sac: How Algorithms Are Limiting Music Discovery

"The algorithm is no longer just helping listeners find music. In many cases, it is deciding what discovery even means."

What Does the Future of OutKick Look Like Without Clay Travis

"In today's media landscape, audiences don't simply follow websites. They follow people. They invest in personalities, perspectives, and voices they trust."

Barrett Media’s Top 20 Major Market Sports Radio Morning Shows of 2025

"A total of 30 shows were eligible for voting consideration in the Major Market Morning Shows category."

Jim Costa: Tigers-Cardinals Joint Pregame Show on FanDuel Sports Network Felt Like ‘Walking on Eggshells’

"Waving both pom-poms at the same time makes for a weird presentation."

Jon Jansen: Everybody Thinks Stephen A. Smith ‘Must Know Something’ If He’s Talking NBA

"He had to start off with a little bit of credibility, and then he ruined it all by saying, ‘These are all Troy Weaver’s players.'"

Mike Stone: NFL Playing on Christmas Day ‘Almost Sacrilegious’

"‘Well, NBA does it.’ Well, that’s a tradition, whatever."

Jon Jansen: I Don’t Think Gus Johnson ‘Understands the Context’ of Ohio State-Michigan Rivalry

"Hopefully everybody enjoyed the radio broadcast – turn your TV down."

Sports Radio Talks Memories of Bill Walton; Dave Pasch Joins Arizona Sports

"Whether you agreed or disagreed with a lot of his takes on life, I feel like everybody should try and emulate his ability to enjoy life."

Jim Costa: “We’re Doing Hot Takes About Women’s Basketball”

"This is a legitimate moment for the sport when we’re doing all the things we would do with the men’s game with the women’s game."

Eavesdropping: Costa & Jansen with Heather on 97.1 The Ticket in Detroit

"I don't know what to do with that information. I don't know if I continue to make fun of you or if it just makes me feel old."

Jim Costa: “There’s Curmudgeony Opinion from Jay Bilas on Court-Storming”

"The truth is nothing is going to change now. We are going to talk about it, it's going to go away and nothing is going to change."

Jim Costa Debuts in Morning Drive at 97.1 The Ticket

"Welcome aboard, good morning, a new chapter at 97.1," said Costa as the show started. "I am thrilled to be here with Jon Jansen and Heather Park."

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Sevendust’s Lajon Witherspoon on 30 Years of Rock’s Most Underrated Band

"I think we were just able to paint this portrait of that in time, in real time."

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"The algorithm is no longer just helping listeners find music. In many cases, it is deciding what discovery even means."

What Does the Future of OutKick Look Like Without Clay Travis

"In today's media landscape, audiences don't simply follow websites. They follow people. They invest in personalities, perspectives, and voices they trust."

How Daniel Cormier Is Approaching Calling UFC Freedom 250 as a Landmark Moment for the Sport of MMA

"As a guy that's represented the country in wrestling and the things that I've done, I've always wanted to go to the White House. Now, I have an opportunity to do it. Plus, to do it with fighting and representing the UFC. That's crazy to me."