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The Industry According To: Kathleen, Kesley, & Chris, Columbia Records

"Relationships matter. Analytics matter. Being able to speak the language matters."

Why TikTok Followers Don’t Equal Radio Talent

"Some creators can. Others simply do not translate."

Tom Brady’s Viral Weekend Was A Business Lesson Sports Media Missed

"Far too many were eager to mock a staged wrestling angle, a promotional appearance, or a calculated branding move that they overlooked what was actually happening."

Why Cumulus Sees Xperi Data as a Big Data Breakthrough for Radio

"We're excited because we feel this is a step forward in using technology to change the way people think about radio. This is really the big data moment for radio, at least as we see it."

Annoying Habits Salespeople Should Avoid in 2026

"The most successful salespeople don’t win by talking more, pushing harder, or promising more…they win by building confidence."

Mark Shapiro: FOX Sports Was “A Little Lazy” in Monetizing UFC Partnership

"I don’t know what to tell you, but they weren’t selling it well"

Lee Davis Retiring as Senior Vice President of Sports Monetization at Audacy

"I started my career getting Howard Stern coffee,” Davis wrote. “Now he’s still on the air, and going strong — and here I am — retiring"

The Chasm Between Clients and Radio Sellers

"We need to remind our customers that branding is not an expense. It is an investment in the life and health of their company."

Proving Value and ROI in Radio’s Attention Starved Ecosystem

"Proving sponsorship ROI today means moving beyond impressions to expressions and trying to measure how people feel, share, and act after being exposed to a brand."

A Final Word to My Media Sales Brethren

If you’re not willing to commit to every part of the process and truly put in the work, then you’re in the wrong career.

Media Salespeople Need to Stay Confident During Cold Streaks

Just like a seasoned hitter doesn’t throw away the bat after a bad week, you can’t throw away your confidence just because you're in a sales slump.

Media Sales and the Double-Edged Sword of Schedule Flexibility

The most successful media salespeople I know don’t wing it. They map out their schedules in advance—blocking time for prospecting, meetings, follow-ups, and administrative work.

Building Lasting Client Relationships: Take Them Out to the Ballgame

Clients are more likely to do business with someone they know, like, and trust.

Crisis Management in Media Sales: Navigating Controversy Around On-Air Talent

What nobody generally talks about in these situations are the salespeople who have to pick up a lot of the pieces with the advertisers left behind by the host.

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Why TikTok Followers Don’t Equal Radio Talent

"Some creators can. Others simply do not translate."

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"Far too many were eager to mock a staged wrestling angle, a promotional appearance, or a calculated branding move that they overlooked what was actually happening."

Why Cumulus Sees Xperi Data as a Big Data Breakthrough for Radio

"We're excited because we feel this is a step forward in using technology to change the way people think about radio. This is really the big data moment for radio, at least as we see it."

A.I. in Radio: Where Is the Uncrossable Line?

"A.I. does not live in local markets, play games at your remotes, connect with listeners, or comprehend what culture you have built inside your cluster."