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The Return Of The Pretty Reckless AND The Return Of The Record Release Party

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"When you're a music brand, these events matter. Artists matter."

Laid Off By Innovation? Use AI To Get Hired Faster

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"Remember, your advantage is not what was listed on your business card. It is who you are, not what you do."

Live Music Revenue Plateaus After Years of Record-Breaking Post-Pandemic Growth

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Men..are redirecting discretionary dollars toward video games, spending double on gaming versus live events in Q1 2026.

KXnO Layoffs Highlight the Changing Reality for Sports Radio Talent

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"The industry has spent decades telling talent to be genuine, build trust, and create authentic relationships with listeners. Yet when those same qualities extend beyond sports and into the realities of the business itself, they can suddenly be viewed as liabilities instead of strengths."

Inside CRS 2026: What Country Radio’s Leaders Learned In Nashville

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"The ask was simple: Tell us about your 2026 Country Radio experience. Also what suggestions would you offer the 2027 CRS Agenda Committee?"

Go Country 105 Adds Backstage Country With Eliana Smith

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The show will air weekdays from 7 pm to midnight.

How Much Morgan Wallen Is Too Much Morgan Wallen?

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How much is too much? How often can or should you play the biggest star in Country music? How much Wallen is too much Wallen?

Celebration Of Life Set For Mark ‘McKay’ Cunningham

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McKay passed away recently from cancer at the age of 55.

Music Radio Mourns The Passing Of Mark McKay Cunningham

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McKay was with Max Media’s 97.3 The Eagle in Virginia Beach from 1999 to 2019. He then moved to the label side where he was Dir./Southeast Regional Promotion for Riser House from 2019-2020.

90’s Country Can Be Your Not So Secret Sauce

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Is the new artist that you are adding today, who has a good chance of being dropped by their label in the next year, a better choice than George Strait?

The Pulse: 3-Minute Qualifier, Community Connections, And Radio Industry Happenings

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With the January 2025 PPM survey, Nielsen has implemented its new 3-minute qualifier.

Consultant’s Corner: John Shomby, Country’s Radio Coach

Consultants Corner Jeff Lynn Jeff Lynn -
I listen to a different country station every day in my home office and there are days when I think I’m hearing a station from the day before. Lots are programming not to lose rather than to win.

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Laid Off By Innovation? Use AI To Get Hired Faster

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KXnO Layoffs Highlight the Changing Reality for Sports Radio Talent

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"The industry has spent decades telling talent to be genuine, build trust, and create authentic relationships with listeners. Yet when those same qualities extend beyond sports and into the realities of the business itself, they can suddenly be viewed as liabilities instead of strengths."

Paul Finebaum Reflects on His Legacy in Receiving the Sports Media Lifetime Achievement Award

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"I, somehow, have been able to survive and adapt. My career is full of different chapters. Every one of those chapters, I never really knew if I’d make it out of it."