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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."

Why Stephen Colbert’s CBS Exit Ends the Late-Night TV Political Satire Era

In addition to the partisan attacks, Colbert — like all late-night hosts — is losing his audience.

60 Minutes Survived Decades of Scrutiny, But Can It Survive Bari Weiss?

CBS News' massive transformation is facing high-profile departures, internal controversies over editorial independence, and abysmal ratings. Whether Weiss can save CBS News remains highly uncertain.

White House Correspondents’ Dinner Shooting Tests Broadcast Journalists Under Pressure

It's a rare case when press people become subject, storyteller, and potential victims at once. But it shouldn't be the case.

How a CNN Investigation Brought Down Eric Swalwell

The TV world should take notice and, in this case, follow CNN's lead.

What the Artemis II Mission’s Digital Popularity Says About the State of Cable News

Networks like CNN and ABC News scrambled to keep up with splashy specials, but the real action was streaming straight from space.

How President Donald Trump Plays the Media Game From Punching Bag to Pal

When I interviewed him in the White House during his first term, he didn't attack. He acknowledged my questions and bobbed and weaved, quickly pivoting to another topic without giving me a clear answer.

ABC’s ‘The Bachelorette’ Scandal Exposes What’s Rotten in Network TV

Some networks don't seem to be vetting characters responsibly and may well be normalizing a troubling new standard.

How Censors on All Sides Are Shaping What TV News Viewers See From Iran

Unlike other armed conflicts where journalists were embedded with U.S. troops and brought in to document casualties and atrocities, censorship is ruling the day even in democratic countries. And it's outrageous.

UFOs, Barack Obama, and Donald Trump: How Aliens Became America’s Latest Media Obsession

It’s the perfect media frenzy, since it will never be proven or disproven in our lifetimes.

Why the Epstein Files Remain a Focal Point For TV News Brands

The larger story has become a fixation for cable news and Sunday shows, all aimed at the mystery of why these members of the elite establishment would aid this despicable child molester years after his 2008 guilty plea.

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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."

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."