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Why AM Radio’s Future Depends On More Than Just Keeping It In Cars

"You can’t argue that AM radio matters to local communities while replacing local voices with centralized programming. You can’t tell listeners that the AM band is still relevant while giving them fewer reasons to tune in."

How 77 WABC’s John Catsimatidis Helped Push the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act Toward the Finish Line

"I am more concerned about our country than I am about WABC."

Amelia’s 30-Year Radio Career Ends at Baltimore’s 98 Rock

"We had every opportunity to go up against our competitors, which aren't terrestrial radio."

How Damien Woody Is Building His Second Act After 15 Years With ESPN

"For me, it’s about seeing content that they haven’t seen from me before. When you’re at ESPN, there’s a certain model that they do things. Now, independence allows me to broaden my reach with different things I can do. Hopefully, earning a new appreciation for what I can bring to the table."

Is a College Degree Still Worth It in 2025?

"It’s time to break the cycle of blindly sending teenagers into six figures of debt for a piece of paper that may or may not pay off."

Bill O’Reilly is Confronting Evil, and Embracing Media Independence

“There's nothing I can do about [the corrupt media] other than point it out, which I do.”

Why the Apple iPhone 17 Is More Than a Phone — It’s a Status Symbol

"The iPhone 17 and Apple Watch Ultra 3 aren’t just gadgets; they’re lifestyle markers."

The Soul of Radio Is Fading: Can Executives Bring Creativity Back to Life?

"Every leader’s tenure eventually comes to an end. When yours does, how do you want to be remembered?"

Toast to 10: Connecting Across Music Radio

"It feels like the Barrett team is always identifying challenges we face and asking themselves, 'What can we learn from this?'"

Toast to 10: The 10 Most Important Columns I’ve Written Since 2015

"These are the 10 most important columns I've written since this brand launched in 2015."

How Can Radio Best Address the Anniversary of September 11th?

"A simple, heartfelt acknowledgment of the lives lost, the families impacted, and the heroism shown ensures that listeners know you recognize the significance, emotional impact, and power of the day"

Is the Media Industry Ready For An AI Tsunami?

"If a machine can do your job 10x better and faster, and it provides significant savings to your company, how do you think this story ends for you?"

Why Do Radio Executives Continue to Distance Themselves From Radio?

"If the company's radio stations are reaching half the adult population in their local markets, why seek separation from your radio identity? That's a heck of a story."

Why is a ‘Final Show’ Difficult for Talent and Management to Execute?

"A final show shouldn’t be about ego. It should be about closure for the host, company, and audience."

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How 77 WABC’s John Catsimatidis Helped Push the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act Toward the Finish Line

"I am more concerned about our country than I am about WABC."

Amelia’s 30-Year Radio Career Ends at Baltimore’s 98 Rock

"We had every opportunity to go up against our competitors, which aren't terrestrial radio."

How Damien Woody Is Building His Second Act After 15 Years With ESPN

"For me, it’s about seeing content that they haven’t seen from me before. When you’re at ESPN, there’s a certain model that they do things. Now, independence allows me to broaden my reach with different things I can do. Hopefully, earning a new appreciation for what I can bring to the table."

Commercial Clustering: How Radio Defeated Itself

"We were competing against the station across the street while the listener was comparing radio to Spotify, podcasts, satellite radio."