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The Industry According To: Kathleen, Kesley, & Chris, Columbia Records

"Relationships matter. Analytics matter. Being able to speak the language matters."

Why TikTok Followers Don’t Equal Radio Talent

"Some creators can. Others simply do not translate."

Tom Brady’s Viral Weekend Was A Business Lesson Sports Media Missed

"Far too many were eager to mock a staged wrestling angle, a promotional appearance, or a calculated branding move that they overlooked what was actually happening."

Why Cumulus Sees Xperi Data as a Big Data Breakthrough for Radio

"We're excited because we feel this is a step forward in using technology to change the way people think about radio. This is really the big data moment for radio, at least as we see it."

Zach Goodman Added To Colorado Rockies Radio Booth On KOA 850 AM & 94.1 FM

"I’m blessed with the best family and friends in the world, whom I love so much. Rockies baseball is in my blood, and I can’t wait to experience every pitch with all of you."

Barrett Media’s Top 20 Major Market News/Talk Radio Program Directors of 2025

"A total of 35 program directors appeared on ballots submitted for voting consideration in the Major Market News/Talk Radio Program Directors category."

850 KOA Moving Ross Kaminsky to Morning Drive, Michael Brown Added to Middays

"This will be the first time in decades (or maybe ever, I really don't know) that KOA has a talk show in morning drive."

Colorado Rockies Radio Announcer Jerry Schemmel Laid off by iHeartMedia

"It seems incredibly unfair. I gave my heart and soul to those broadcasts and felt like I was completely prepared every night, and hopefully sounded OK"

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.

Dan Bernstein Losing His Job Should Make On-Air Talent Reconsider Social Media

"When high profile people are accessible anytime of the day by the entire world, they're going to hear a lot of noise. Sometimes those tweets are designed to generate a negative reaction, and our industry's most passionate people can't always look away."

Mandy Connell Returns to KOA After Vocal Cord Surgery

"There will be a couple of small changes for the next few weeks and I appreciate your patience as I sort out how to do the show and not re-injure my voice!"

Ryan Edwards Snagged ‘Dream Job’ With KOA Sports Zoo

To see some of the greats that have been on in Denver in that time slot and to have an opportunity to really show what I’m capable of is a really cool opportunity."

Ryan Edwards Moves to The Sports Zoo on KOA

"Edwards has been on the radio in Denver since 2009. He spent eight years with 104.3 The Fan. He also did a short stint at Mile High Sports Radio."

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A.I. in Radio: Where Is the Uncrossable Line?

"A.I. does not live in local markets, play games at your remotes, connect with listeners, or comprehend what culture you have built inside your cluster."