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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."

Public Official Apologizes After Suggesting KDKA Radio Host Colin Dunlap Commit Suicide

"Suicide should not be a topic that is joked about or used to insult others. My comments were out of line."

Longtime KDKA Radio Reporter Greg McAtee Dies

"We lost a great colleague today. Man, did he ever care about doing a great job."

KDKA Radio Producer/Anchor Margaux Rentzel Announces Exit

Rentzel originally joined the station two years ago. She was one of the inaugural members of the KDKA's Next Take show.

Longtime KDKA Radio Anchor/Reporter Bob Kmetz Dies

"Bob Kmetz was a real friend, colleague, and mentor."

Barrett Media’s Top 20 Mid Market News/Talk Radio Afternoon Shows of 2025

"A total of 47 shows appeared on ballots submitted for voting consideration in the Mid Market News/Talk Radio Afternoon Shows category."

Barrett Media’s Top 20 Mid Market News/Talk Radio Midday Shows of 2025

"A total of 47 shows appeared on ballots submitted for voting consideration in the Mid Market News/Talk Radio Midday Shows category."

2025 BNM Summit Adds Julia Ziegler, Brad Lane, Tim McCarthy, Michael Spacciapolli, and Mike Hulvey

"24 incredibly sharp professionals from some of news/talk's most important brands are set to take the stage in New York, and we're not done yet."

Barrett News Media Top 20 of 2024 – Mid Market Radio Stations

"83 radio stations appeared on ballots turned in by our executive panel."

KDKA Brand Manager PJ Kumanchik Still Pinching Himself After Winning Marconi Award in 1st Year Leading Brand

"It's kind of surreal -- it really is -- to be a first year brand manager coming into this, and being nominated, it really is a dream come true."

KDKA, News Radio 92.3, David Santrella, Dan Mandis Receive 2024 Marconi Awards

News/talk stations were also well represented in other categories Tuesday evening, as several other stations and personalities took home honors.

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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."