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Ben and Skin Talk About Building Radio Shows and Beyond

"We like to make fun of tropes like Sports Talk shows that pair two guys from two different cities together. We exaggerate the characters so one is some meathead who played sports but doesn't know what he's doing and the other is super announcer-y."

Why Teenagers Ignore Radio But Love Music

"Is that the perfect hour on your station? No. On any station? No. But it was the perfect hour for them."

20 Brands in 20 Days: Andre Yancey: 94.7 The Block, NYC & 102 JAMS, San Francisco

"There's a time where, whether it was a hip hop, rock song, or even country, people would say that's my jam, and I want to bring the essence of that back,"

Why ESPN Should Make Its 2 p.m. Hour a Year-Round Football Destination

"ESPN has the talent, the access and the rights to own that conversation every day. Rather than treating the 2 p.m. hour as a seasonal football play, the network should turn it into a year-round destination for football fans."

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.

Jim Ryan is Focused on What’s Next, and Satisfied With His Run at Audacy New York

“I think as a day-to-day program director, I've achieved everything that I've hoped, wanted, could have dreamed to achieve."

Jim Ryan Is Stepping Down At Audacy New York

Ryan will leave the company in April to pursue his consultancy full-time.

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Why Teenagers Ignore Radio But Love Music

"Is that the perfect hour on your station? No. On any station? No. But it was the perfect hour for them."

20 Brands in 20 Days: Andre Yancey: 94.7 The Block, NYC & 102 JAMS, San Francisco

"There's a time where, whether it was a hip hop, rock song, or even country, people would say that's my jam, and I want to bring the essence of that back,"

Why ESPN Should Make Its 2 p.m. Hour a Year-Round Football Destination

"ESPN has the talent, the access and the rights to own that conversation every day. Rather than treating the 2 p.m. hour as a seasonal football play, the network should turn it into a year-round destination for football fans."

Could Christmas 2026 Be The Greatest Day In American Sports History

"Christmas 2026 feels different. It's not just one game or one moment. It's an entire day built around sports."