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Why Pardon the Interruption’s Lack of Social Media, Promotion Is Both a Problem and a Strength

"PTI has always chosen to be different from everything else on ESPN, dating back to the moment it first hit the airwaves. It has continued to resist changing its core formula despite trends within the industry and within the network itself. So, why change now?"

The Mens Room: KISW’s Listener-First Show Makes Callers the Star

"Okay, stupid works, and we're really good at stupid."

How John Canzano Saw Sports Media Changing and Built Something Different

"This industry is in a race to die slowly. We have to stop thinking that way and start reinventing."

Is Spotify’s Muse Agent the New Music Director?

"These are truly uncharted waters, and we're going to have to dive in."

Radio Digital Ad Revenue Grew to $1.9 Billion in 2023

“What’s most impressive is that radio came out fighting for digital dollars when the pandemic hit and hasn’t let up for a second.”

Does Radio Even Have a Future?

“How long do you expect radio to remain viable, leaving debt out of the equation for now? I would think there are better investments, but you can say that for all media.”

George Soros-Led Fund to Become Largest Shareholder of Audacy

A management fund led by George Soros is set to become the leading shareholder of Audacy when the radio giant exits its Chapter 11...

Paramount Eliminating 800 Jobs in Round of Layoffs

“These adjustments will help enable us to build on our momentum and execute our strategic vision for the year ahead — and I firmly believe we have much to be excited about.”

Saga Communications Enters Indiana With Purchase of Neuhoff Media’s Lafayette Cluster

“We regretted missing the opportunity to acquire these stations a number of years ago when the Neuhoff family acquired them. These stations are a great fit for Saga."

Super Bowl Sees 126.6 Million Viewers, With 121.9 Million Watching on Broadcast TV According to iSpot

The viewership totals represent a 10.9% increase in average audience compared to last year's NFL championship game.

SiriusXM Eliminating 160 Jobs in Latest Round of Layoffs

" "From uniting teams and better aligning initiatives, to investing in new technologies that will power our transformation, we are focused on increasing efficiencies and redeploying resources to support the strategic priorities of our business.”

Beasley Media Group Sees 8.7% Drop in Q4 Revenue

“Beasley’s fourth quarter and full year financial results reflect the impacts of cyclical political revenue and ongoing advertising market softness, partially offset by the continued success of our revenue diversification strategy and cost management initiatives."

Radio Isn’t Dead, It Just Has Amnesia

I hate to raise a problem without suggesting a solution but I’m as lost here as anybody. I do believe, though, that success in any business starts with talent, however you define it.

Radio Needs Super Bowl Commercial Says DMR/Interactive

“If radio pulled this ad off, imagine the buzz and media coverage that would be generated throughout the advertising community leading up to the game."

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The Mens Room: KISW’s Listener-First Show Makes Callers the Star

"Okay, stupid works, and we're really good at stupid."

How John Canzano Saw Sports Media Changing and Built Something Different

"This industry is in a race to die slowly. We have to stop thinking that way and start reinventing."

Is Spotify’s Muse Agent the New Music Director?

"These are truly uncharted waters, and we're going to have to dive in."

News/Talk Radio vs. Social Media: Why We Have to Win the Race to Breaking News

We live in an on-demand world. People expect immediate information, and with their cell phones, they can get it.