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NFL Faces New Trial Over $4.7 Billion Sunday Ticket Verdict

The ruling represents another setback for the NFL as it defends its Sunday Ticket distribution model.

Joe Davis, Former Salem Media COO, Dies at 82

"He was our guide, our anchor, and our greatest supporter. I am a better man and a better father because of his example."

Ernie Johnson Hopes His Retirement Doesn’t Mean the End of Inside the NBA

"I would hope that they could continue the show in some form. And there are plenty of great studio hosts out there who could do what I do."

Ben Stevens Elevated To Full Time Co-Host of “D-Fish & Decker” at 97.1 The Fan

"Stevens has been a rotating fill-in host since 97.1 The Fan launched in May."

Radio Industry Reflections of 2025 and Goals For 2026

Every year end, human nature takes over. We collectively review what we might have accomplished in our industry during the year as it disappears...

How AC Radio Can Mix up Christmas Music Using Hollywood as the Guide

"Give your holiday playlist a fresh category. Give movie music its own spotlight, complete with front-and-back nods to unforgettable film moments"

Counter-Programming the All-Christmas Music Station

"There is little you can do. Or is there?"

Why All-Christmas Radio Formats Still Deliver Huge Ratings Every Holiday Season

"If I have a basic Christmas playlist guiding principle, it’s putting the listeners’ interests ahead of my own."

Toast to 10: Current Barrett Media Writers Share Their Tales

"I’ve gotten tons of feedback from industry people and fans alike. The reaction has been the strived for 50/50, love and hate."

How to Recruit and Train the Next Generation of Radio Broadcasters

"When we do identify and successfully recruit fresh talent to our properties, on-boarding and hands-on training are sporadic and inconsistent."

Kevin & Taylor Launch New Era on Star 94.1 After a Quarter Century at ‘The Fish’

Twenty five years is a long time. Not simply in broadcast, but in anyone’s quarter of a century. For scope, in the NEXT twenty five...

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.

It’s Not About Politics Affecting Music Radio, It’s About Authenticity

"If there is a major political story or event, should it be addressed? Yes. It’s inauthentic not to."

“FIT and Compatibility” Are Dead, and Country Music Radio Will Confirm It This Week

"“FIT and Compatibility” was manufactured in the mid-90’s by researchers to convince programmers that their core listeners would likely accept core music and artists already saturated in their playlist and reject sounds that weren’t represented in their current Music Matrix."

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Joe Davis, Former Salem Media COO, Dies at 82

"He was our guide, our anchor, and our greatest supporter. I am a better man and a better father because of his example."

Ernie Johnson Hopes His Retirement Doesn’t Mean the End of Inside the NBA

"I would hope that they could continue the show in some form. And there are plenty of great studio hosts out there who could do what I do."

Ben Stevens Elevated To Full Time Co-Host of “D-Fish & Decker” at 97.1 The Fan

"Stevens has been a rotating fill-in host since 97.1 The Fan launched in May."

Borrell Associates: Digital Advertising Will Reach 80% of Local Ad Spending by 2030

Borrell Associates projects that figure will climb considerably over the next four years as the industry undergoes what it describes as a "great reshuffling."