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Inside ESPN’s Bad Week: Leaks, Layoffs, and a PR Strategy Gone Wrong

"ESPN is exceptional in so many areas that when the company makes a rash of mistakes handling personnel matters it's surprising."

Why Facebook’s New Video Feed Matters for News Media Creators

If your newsroom or your channel walked away from that platform, now's a good time to reconsider.

Can AM/FM Radio Survive the Smartphone-Integrated Car Era?

This study should be yet another wake-up call for our industry.

What Managers Should Learn From ESPN’s Latest Round Of Layoffs

"There is a responsibility that comes with making these decisions, not just in who is let go, but in how the news is communicated. When that control slips and information leaks before leadership delivers the message directly, it doesn't just create headlines—it erodes trust.

Approaching The Summit: Dave Tepper, KOA 850 and 94.1

"It always reminds me of what we hear about NCAA Basketball Final Four weekend, where up-and-coming coaches go to mingle and share resumes with high-level programs."

How Planning KOA 850’s 100 Year Celebration Gave Dave Tepper a Deeper Appreciation for Its Legacy

"The heritage of it really speaks for itself. I've learned so much about that these last few months because we've really dove into the history of the station."

KOA 850 Renames Studio After Retiring Kathy Walker

Walker noted that her rough estimate shows she had written 35,000 stories for the station's newscasts during her career.

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

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

KOA 850 Celebrates 100th Anniversary

"We thank each and every one of you across the region for tuning in over the last century."

Mandy Connell: Republican National Convention Was Great Way to Meet Other Conservative Radio Hosts

"I just met really interesting broadcasters from all over the country. I had great conversations."

KOA Continues Steady Growth in Denver Winter Ratings Book

With Persons 35-64, KOA saw a 2.5 share, identical to its fall book showing, but up from the 1.8 it featured during the winter 2023 book.

Ross Kaminsky: ‘People Who Have Been in Radio Forever Have the Best Stories’

"Even though I'm not a radio lifer -- I had a whole different career before radio. I think radio's so fascinating and people who have been in radio forever have the best stories."

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How Talent Feel About Audacy’s Expansion Into Sports Radio’s Future

"It's a positive to merge with SiriusXM. It is interesting that all these competitors in the arena are now joining forces. That never would happened ten years ago."