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Sports Media Talent Must Stop Apologizing for Doing Their Job

"If this is the opinion business, there's no need for apologies. Being wrong comes with the territory. What matters is having the conviction to make the call in the first place and the credibility to own the outcome afterward."

John Kincade Opens Up About His Decision to Leave 97.5 The Fanatic

"I'm very fortunate to be alive and survived everything I've survived. What I want to do is enjoy my life every day. Part of that is doing things that I want to do on my terms."

Spotify Playlists, TikTok, and the Rise of Independent Music Curators

"There are people who take pride in discovery and treat their playlists almost like radio stations."

Bang Your Head: John Bush and the Timeless Power of Armored Saint

"We don't want to be just one of these bands from the '80s who put out new music so they can go out and do some touring."

Local Advertising Forecasted to Drop More Than 2% According to BIA Advisory Services Projections

After media companies released their second-quarter financial results, a common thread appeared: many saw their advertising revenues either decrease or stay relatively flat. With...

Beasley Media Group Sees 12% Revenue Decline in 2025’s 2nd Quarter, Announces Sale of Ft. Myers Cluster

The company did not disclose who the prospective buyer of the six stations would be.

Can Nielsen Fix Its Data Processing Problems?

This is troubling, and in my view, Nielsen owes the industry an explanation.

iHeartMedia Posts Slight Revenue Increase During 2025’s 2nd Quarter

The Multiplatform Group revenue -- which encompasses the company's radio stations -- was down 5% to $545 million in total revenue.

Salem Media Group Hires Harrison Weinhold to Help Expand Podcast Portfolio

“Harrison’s experience and results-driven approach will be a key asset as we advance our growth initiatives.”

iHeartMedia Names Lisa Coffey As Chief Business Officer

"Lisa’s unique skills and experience will enable us to take the critical next step in bringing this to market. We’re thrilled that Lisa has joined our team..."

Why Losing Howard Stern and Stephen Colbert Is the Best Thing to Happen to Media in Years

There are business investments that are wise loss leaders, but do Colbert or Stern fit that mold in 2025?

Saga Communications Sees 5% Revenue Decline During 2025’s 2nd Quarter

Same station net revenue decreased by 6.4%, which is in line with how much operating expenses fell during the quarter, as well.

Cumulus Media Sees 9% Revenue Decline During 2025’s 2nd Quarter

The company added that digital revenue saw a slight decrease -- 1.4%, or $38.8 million -- during the quarter.

The Podcast Industry Reacts to Amazon Instituting Mass Layoffs at Wondery

"This consolidation reflects a broader shift happening in the industry: the move away from high-cost, narrative-first podcasting toward more scalable, monetizable, and creator-driven formats."

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John Kincade Opens Up About His Decision to Leave 97.5 The Fanatic

"I'm very fortunate to be alive and survived everything I've survived. What I want to do is enjoy my life every day. Part of that is doing things that I want to do on my terms."

Spotify Playlists, TikTok, and the Rise of Independent Music Curators

"There are people who take pride in discovery and treat their playlists almost like radio stations."

Bang Your Head: John Bush and the Timeless Power of Armored Saint

"We don't want to be just one of these bands from the '80s who put out new music so they can go out and do some touring."

The Dumbest Rule in News/Talk Radio — and Why Hosts Should Break It

The hosts who build real, lasting connections with their audiences aren't the ones who follow every internal directive without question.