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ESPN Should Use Michael Wilbon’s Absence to Plan Pardon the Interruption’s Future

"ESPN shouldn't wait until the inevitable arrives to start thinking about what comes next. The network has an opportunity to let the audience see what the next chapter could look like without sacrificing what made the original so special."

How Workhouse Media’s John McConnell Turned a Near-Fatal Bike Crash Into a Philanthropy Mission

"I couldn’t move. I had no movement other than a little bit of feeling in my right pinky. In that moment, I thought, ‘This is it. I’m going to die, and this is how I’m going to go out.’”

Bert Weiss Walked Away, But These Radio Talents Still Believe

"While I certainly respect Bert and the incredible success he's had with The Bert Show, he couldn't be more wrong. "

How Eddie Olczyk Is Embracing a New Chapter Of A Hall of Fame Hockey Broadcasting Career

"I'm very lucky to be an American-born lead analyst and do that many games in our country. It's very humbling and I feel honored. I'm always trying to make the next one the best one. That remains the goal."

Hits on the Horizon: Olivia Dean, Jason Aldean, Metro Boomin and More!

Hits on the Horizon this week is adding a baseball feel. With the MLB pennant race and playoff spots coming down to the wire,...

The 7 Essential Steps of Hot AC Radio Imaging

"The best imaging doesn’t just identify a station; it makes the station feel alive."

Hits on the Horizon: Justin Bieber, Brantley Gilbert, and Pitbull & Lil Jon

"Let’s get into some music to divert us from the craziness. "

Why Your Hot AC Station Should Be More Personality, Less Jukebox

"If a listener just wants music, they’re not coming to radio anymore"

One Year Later: Key Takeaways on Music Radio Coverage

Music radio isn’t just about playlists or ratings; it’s about culture, lifestyle, nostalgia, and personality.

Why Streaming Hits Don’t Always Equal Hot AC Radio Success

"Use the data, but don’t let it use you."

Matt Sneed Rises Above Life’s Rough Start to Make His Mark in Radio

"I'm proud of everything I've accomplished. So, I'm going to post about it because it helps me, and I hope somebody else reads it and it helps them.”

Hits on Horizon: New Songs to Consider Adding Across Different Radio Formats

My intention is to bring to you a few songs each week that I believe programmers, APDs, and Music Directors need to know about and possibly consider.

Barrett Media Adds New Contributors to Strengthen Music Radio and News Television Coverage

"Growing brands requires constant adjustments, and to make sure we continue making progress, I'm tweaking our strategy, and adding some firepower to our music radio and news television coverage."

Rob Miller Named ‘New 102.7’ New York Brand Manager

Miller succeeds Jim Ryan, who is stepping down as Senior Vice President of Programming of Audacy New York and Brand Manager of NEW 102.7 FM and WCBS-FM 101.1.

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How Workhouse Media’s John McConnell Turned a Near-Fatal Bike Crash Into a Philanthropy Mission

"I couldn’t move. I had no movement other than a little bit of feeling in my right pinky. In that moment, I thought, ‘This is it. I’m going to die, and this is how I’m going to go out.’”

Bert Weiss Walked Away, But These Radio Talents Still Believe

"While I certainly respect Bert and the incredible success he's had with The Bert Show, he couldn't be more wrong. "

How Eddie Olczyk Is Embracing a New Chapter Of A Hall of Fame Hockey Broadcasting Career

"I'm very lucky to be an American-born lead analyst and do that many games in our country. It's very humbling and I feel honored. I'm always trying to make the next one the best one. That remains the goal."

Streaming Has Hit Its Ceiling. Now What?

"Here's the twist. While subscriber counts stalled, fans went back to the record store."