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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."

News Media Reacts to Facebook, Instagram Going Down

Many in the news media world took to X to share their displeasure with the development, while others joked they were worried their pages had been hacked.

Presidential Ad Spending Slowing Due to Uncompetitive Primary Season

“Looking ahead to future primaries, there appears to be a lull in Presidential spending.”

After Changes to Apple Podcasts Metrics, Some Shows Have Seen Audience Losses of 20%

This American Life previously featured 4.5 million listeners per week. The podcast now sees an audience of 3.5 million due to the changes.

Former ESPN President John Skipper After Paramount/WBD Talks Dissolve: ‘There Still Has to Be Consolidation’

"It's a game of musical chairs and they're not going to be enough chairs for all the companies that exist right now to make significant profits."

iHeartMedia Names Taylor Jukes Senior Vice President of Programming in San Diego

She moves to San Diego after serving as Program Director of Miami CHR station Y100.

AM/FM Radio Still Dominates Rural Areas, New Edison Report Shows

In rural areas, 43% of time spent with audio was with AM/FM radio, compared to 36% for suburban and 34% for urban dwellers.

iHeartMedia Revenue Dropped 4% in 2023, Podcast Revenue Up 14%

“We expect to see a significant year-over-year improvement in our 2024 financial performance, supported by our ongoing efficiency efforts and what is anticipated to be a record-setting political advertising year.”

NAB Plots ‘First of Its Kind’ Welcome Session for Upcoming NAB Show

"This year's NAB Show Welcome will be an unparalleled and exciting experience for the NAB Show community."

Report: Radio Revenue Dropped 1.5% to $15B in 2023

“The radio station business has been challenged to remain relevant and part of national ad budgets, although it is still relatively strong in the local ad markets.”

Warner Bros. Discovery Halts Merger Talks with Paramount Global

Skydance Media continues to perform "due diligence" on a potential purchase of the company.

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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.