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The Industry According To: Leigh Jacobs, NuVoodoo

"Stations MUST work to build cume all the time."

Is the Netflix Dream Hurting What Made Podcasting Great?

The math is simple. The appeal is obvious. But the long-term implications? Those are murkier than most people want to admit.

Approaching The Summit: Paul Mason, 104.5 The Zone

"It's one of those things when Jason [Barrett] first put it on my radar that I'm going to definitely carve out time for this."

The Community Connection Sports Has, but Sports Radio Often Doesn’t

"Why is it that teams and leagues can find time for simple acknowledgment, but the connective tissue of sports radio that ties fans to teams cannot?"

Is Streaming Broken? AI Fraud at Deezer Makes the Case for Radio

Maybe music radio needs to be more vocal about what's going on in streaming. Music on the radio is real, and there are gatekeepers to ensure it stays that way.

News Media Reacts to CBS News Radio Shuttering

After the news was announced, many took to social media to share their personal connections and recollections of the CBS News Radio brand, and their astonishment that it was going away.

FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez: Nexstar/TEGNA Deal ‘Approved with No Full Commission Vote’

"The consequences of this rubber stamp approval will be felt in living rooms and newsrooms across the country, resulting in fewer voices, less competition, and higher costs for consumers.”

Nexstar Media Group Closes on Acquisition of TEGNA Following FCC Approval

"We are grateful to President Trump, Chairman Carr, and the DOJ for recognizing the dynamic forces shaping the media landscape and enabling this transaction to move forward.”

8 States Sue to Block Nexstar Media Group Merger with TEGNA

In the filing, California Attorney General Rob Bonta called the potential merger between Nexstar and TEGNA "illegal, plain and simple."

Midwest Communications Buys 10 Wisconsin Stations From NRG Media

"For over a century, the Wright family has proudly called Central Wisconsin home. We are honored to add NRG’s Wisconsin stations to our home market.”

Edison Research: Podcast Listening Dominates AM/FM Radio in Younger Listeners

"The dominance of podcast listening among younger age cohorts can certainly be attributed to their preference for on-demand content that also includes visual elements, qualities specific to podcasts and not radio."

Facebook Launches New Monetization Program to Compete with TikTok and YouTube

"This is something that is addressing a lot of feedback that we’ve heard from established creators who we’ve tried to entice, or have been interested in coming on board.”

Radio America Announces Launch of New Dedicated Helios Media Podcast Network

“With Helios Media, we’re giving creators the tools, the platform, and the audience to stand out in the competitive landscape of podcasting and digital media.” 

Reflecting on Bob Iger’s Legacy As He Departs Disney

Some might say Bob Iger's legacy is "complicated." I disagree.

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Is the Netflix Dream Hurting What Made Podcasting Great?

The math is simple. The appeal is obvious. But the long-term implications? Those are murkier than most people want to admit.

Approaching The Summit: Paul Mason, 104.5 The Zone

"It's one of those things when Jason [Barrett] first put it on my radar that I'm going to definitely carve out time for this."

The Community Connection Sports Has, but Sports Radio Often Doesn’t

"Why is it that teams and leagues can find time for simple acknowledgment, but the connective tissue of sports radio that ties fans to teams cannot?"

The Future of AM Radio Depends on Reinvention, Not Nostalgia

"AM radio may never return to its former dominance. But its survival will depend on becoming more local, more authentic, and more creatively connected to the digital habits of modern consumers."