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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."

WEEI Tabs Rich Shertenlieb, Ken Laird, Ted Johnson as New Afternoon Show

"I’m thrilled to be at WEEI and reunite with my buddy and one of my favorite colleagues, Ted Johnson, and work with Ken to see what we can build together."

WEEI Brand Manager Ken Laird To Make MLB Spring Training Play-By-Play Debut March 8

"I suggested I just do that game. This is the team of my youth, the Pirates and the Red Sox. So it was suggested to Red Sox brass, and they said, you know, it's a good idea."

Barrett Media’s Top 20 Major Market Sports Radio Program Directors of 2025

"A total of 32 PDs were eligible for voting consideration in the Major Market Sports Radio Program Directors category."

Barrett Sports Media Top 20 of 2024 – Major Market Program Directors

"A total of 29 program directors were eligible for voting consideration in the Major Market Program Directors category."

Mike Thomas Enjoys Stability Amidst Boston Radio Changes

“In a market where there typically has not been a ton of change, there has been a ton of change."

Barrett Sports Media’s Top 20 Major Market Program Directors of 2023

“A total of 27 programmers were eligible for voting consideration in the Major Market Program Directors category.”

WEEI Hires Adam Jones For Afternoons, Promotes Ken Laird to Brand Manager

"Jones comes to the station from crosstown rival 98.5 The Sports Hub. He has hosted the station's night show since 213 and has been heard on Boston sports radio since 2006."

Jeff Rickard Out At WEEI (Update)

"In the memo, new Audacy Boston market manager Mike Thomas says that the station will be naming a new brand manager in the future."

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Laid Off By Innovation? Use AI To Get Hired Faster

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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."