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KCAL’s Shift to Jockless Radio Signals Bigger Industry Trend

"An algorithm can assemble a playlist. Yet it cannot build a community like radio does."

20 Brands In 20 Days: Carlota, X107.5 Las Vegas

"We are crunchy and broken and rocky and dysfunctional, just like everybody else. We are a very truthful, honest radio station, and that really speaks to our people."

Why Tony Romo Deserves A Second Chance, Not A Career Death Sentence From CBS Sports

"If one lapse in judgment is enough to erase an otherwise successful career, we're setting a standard that very few people—inside or outside of sports media—could ever hope to meet."

Sean Roberts Details The Emotional Closing of KXnO Following iHeartMedia Layoffs

"The second I got the phone call, I knew this chapter of my life is done. I went back to the building and cleaned out my office and walked out knowing that walking out was my last time walking out of the building that I grew to love."

Podcast Reach Equal to TV in 18-34 Demo, New Edison Research Study Shows

Meanwhile, AM/FM radio remains the dominant player, with 77% claiming they are weekly users.

Nielsen Revises Market Rankings Ahead of Spring Ratings Period

Dallas has now surpassed San Francisco as the fourth largest market, according to Nielsen. With the slip, San Francisco drops to fifth.

Townsquare Media Buys Back Nearly $15 Million of Outstanding Stock

"Since 2021, we have repurchased 16.2 million shares at an average price of $7.19, while simultaneously reducing leverage."

Eastlan Ratings Expands Ratings Services in 3 Markets

“When we founded Eastlan in 1999, I don’t think any of us expected to still be growing 25 years later."

To Nielsen or Not to Nielsen, That is the Question

The industry needs audience measurement. Call it ratings or whatever you want, we need to understand the composition of our audiences. 

Nielsen Ends Radio Ratings in 3 More Markets

In total, Nielsen has ended rating services for more than 30 markets since 2016.

8 Ways to Take Your Commercials From Drab to Fab

Our main source of income is derived from commercials. There are a lot of bad commercials.

Salem Media Group Sees Drop in 2023 Broadcast Revenue, Slight Increase in Digital

Digital revenue at the company was up 4.1% with increases from the Salem Podcast Network, Salem News Channel, and digital marketing.

SiriusXM Subsidy AdzWizz Agrees to Advertising Deal with Locked On Podcast Network

SiriusXM will sell Locked On inventory through a new collection of content provided by the satellite service.

4 Hubbard Family Members Honored in 2024 Minnesota Broadcasters Hall of Fame Class

The 2024 Minnesota Broadcasters Hall of Fame class will officially be inducted on Tuesday, October 1st, in a ceremony held in Rochester.

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20 Brands In 20 Days: Carlota, X107.5 Las Vegas

"We are crunchy and broken and rocky and dysfunctional, just like everybody else. We are a very truthful, honest radio station, and that really speaks to our people."

Why Tony Romo Deserves A Second Chance, Not A Career Death Sentence From CBS Sports

"If one lapse in judgment is enough to erase an otherwise successful career, we're setting a standard that very few people—inside or outside of sports media—could ever hope to meet."

Sean Roberts Details The Emotional Closing of KXnO Following iHeartMedia Layoffs

"The second I got the phone call, I knew this chapter of my life is done. I went back to the building and cleaned out my office and walked out knowing that walking out was my last time walking out of the building that I grew to love."

Why A 60 Minutes Rival Won’t Ever Be Successful

This is the "it's the economy, stupid" of television news.