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

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

Laid Off By Innovation? Use AI To Get Hired Faster

"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

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

"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."

Rick Dayton Departs KDKA Amid Audacy Layoffs

In a statement, Audacy said the layoffs were a necessary step in its reorganization after a pre-packaged bankruptcy filing earlier this year.

KDKA Names PJ Kumanchik Brand Manager

"The trust he has built within our organization and with listeners and partners makes him a great fit to steward this iconic brand into the future as we grow on many levels.”

KDKA Brand Manager Dave LaBrozzi Knew the Time Was Right to Ride Off Into the Sunset

"I have my health and there's not much else I can accomplish in this business. All my dreams have come true."

Can Radio Still Garner Enough Interest to Craft a ‘Farm Team’ in 2024?

Talk to anyone in the industry and ask about young people using broadcast radio, even if they can stream it.  Do we compete well with Spotify, podcasts, and satellite?

KDKA Reporter Shelby Cassese to Depart

"While news has offered so many opportunities for growth, my heart has always been in sports journalism and it's time to fully focus on that path."

KDKA Morning Host Marty Griffin Gives Update After Health Scare

"12 on a scale of 1-10 pain. Couldn't move, couldn't talk, couldn't swallow."

KDKA Launching Overnight Show Hosted by Pitt Students

The program will air from 1-5 AM on weekdays, with the nationally syndicated Red Eye Radio remaining in the timeslot on weekends.

KDKA, KYW, 1210 WPHT Score Several 2024 Pennsylvania Association of Broadcaster Awards

In total, Audacy stations in the state won 15 awards.

KDKA Brand Manager Dave LaBrozzi Announces Retirement

"If I worked with you, I hope you can say that I gave you my best and that I helped you succeed."

Dave LaBrozzi Knows Local News Still Matters at KDKA

“Our number one attribute is that we are a news station and must deliver that product. We have a professional and seasoned news team…”

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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

"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."