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How Armstrong & Getty Built a Show by Refusing to Sound Like Anyone Else

"I think we decided very early in our careers — decades ago — that we were going to do it our way. And if we failed, we would never wonder, 'Gosh, I wonder what would happen if we'd done it our way.'"

20 Brands In 20 Days: Brian Michel, KYGO & KOSI, Denver

"What you can't do is create for the community unless you really are part of it and have lived it."

The Industry According To: Frank Kramer, KLOS/Los Angeles

"As much as we have fun in our ridiculousness, the fact that our community comes together to support each other and we are that conduit gives the show and myself more purpose and satisfaction."

Why Netflix Can’t ‘Netflix’ The Field Of Dreams Game

"Netflix has spent its first MLB season attempting to prove it can create a live sports event that feels different. Now, it has an opportunity to prove it understands something equally important: Different doesn’t always mean more."

RTDNA Survey Shows More Local Radio Stations Are Investing in Local News

75.3% of commercial stations now produce Local News, up from 65% a year ago.

Saga Communications Debuts Plans for 18 Local News Sites

ClarksvilleNow.com was launched at the northern Tennessee cluster in 2010 and Saga will now attempt to replicate its success around the company.

NAB CEO Curtis LeGeyt: Local News Can Be Easily Undermined By AI

"All our local personalities have is the trust of their audiences. And the second that that is undermined by... these technologies, these deep fakes are going to put all of that on steroids."

Tax Credit Considered For Small Businesses Advertising With Local Stations

The bill would offer a payroll tax credit to news organizations of $25,000 per employee for the first year and $15,000 for each year following to retain or hire local news reporters.

Saga Communications Elevates Katie Gambill to Lead Local News Sites

Gambill's elevation to this new role comes after serving as the company's President and General Manager at the Clarksville, TN cluster.

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20 Brands In 20 Days: Brian Michel, KYGO & KOSI, Denver

"What you can't do is create for the community unless you really are part of it and have lived it."

The Industry According To: Frank Kramer, KLOS/Los Angeles

"As much as we have fun in our ridiculousness, the fact that our community comes together to support each other and we are that conduit gives the show and myself more purpose and satisfaction."

Why Netflix Can’t ‘Netflix’ The Field Of Dreams Game

"Netflix has spent its first MLB season attempting to prove it can create a live sports event that feels different. Now, it has an opportunity to prove it understands something equally important: Different doesn’t always mean more."

Why Ben & Woods’ Latest Extensions Could Be Their Grand Finale With 97.3 The Fan

"I got fifteen and a half years in San Diego doing morning radio. The last eight with Ben have been the most magical. Anything beyond that is just gravy for me. Honestly, if I had my way, this would be the last contract maybe."