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Radio Hall of Fame Class of 2026 Delivers Laughs, Tears and Gratitude in Chicago

“Radio changes lives when people show up, trust their teammates and serve the audience.”

Is Disney+ the First Step Toward a Super Bowl Paywall

"The Super Bowl is still free. Enjoy it while you can. Someday, the most expensive part of your Super Bowl party might not be the beer, the wings or the ridiculous price of guacamole."

Why College GameDay Is a Blueprint for News/Talk Radio Success

It’s about belonging. Viewers feel like they’re part of something bigger than themselves. The best News/Talk stations create that same feeling. They become a gathering place for listeners who share common interests, concerns, passions and experiences.

How KUTX Turned Connection Into Ratings Success in Austin

“People will say, ‘I don't like that one song you're playing,’ but they don't leave because they want to know what's coming up next.”

Decisions With Good Intentions Can Have Unintended Consequences

What process do we all use to make our decisions, and do we measure more than just the obvious desired effect and consider the waves of unintended consequences that may result?

Westwood One Deserves the Benefit of the Doubt

"It's fair for local stations to ask questions about Westwood One and their future direction yet equally necessary to remind them that good partners deserve a chance to present a plan to keep business strong."

The Radio Industry Remembers Gary Krantz With Admiration and Appreciation

"What can I say? I love the guy. He was everybody's friend."

Emmis Launches Bilingual La Exitosa 98.7 in New York

The station features a bilingual adult contemporary format and offers a diverse mix of English and Spanish hits from the 1980s to the 2000s.

Pop Up Station ‘TJ 98.7’ New York Is Coming To An End

Hot AC station “TJ 98.7” WEPN-FM New York will conclude its 4+ month run on Friday, January 10.

What Are Music Radio’s Biggest Wishes For 2025

With 2025 looming, I ask some radio industry leaders about their biggest wishes for the coming year.

2024 Giants of Broadcasting & Electronic Arts Award Recipients Honored

The Library of American Broadcasting Foundation (LABF) honored renowned industry leaders for their lifetime achievements at the 2024 Giants of Broadcasting & Electronic Arts luncheon and awards ceremony.

Programming Against The All-Christmas Station In Your Market

If you are not the All-Christmas station, what is the best strategy to keep your cume from migrating for the holiday season?

CRS 360 ‘Radio In 2025: The Future Is Now’ Is Available On Demand

Radio In 2025: The Future Is Now cranks up the time machine and look back at business predictions made seven years ago.

Gracie Awards Opens Entries For 50th Annual Awards

The Alliance for Women in Media Foundation (AWMF) has officially announced the opening of the Call for Entries for the 50th Annual Gracie Awards.

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Is Disney+ the First Step Toward a Super Bowl Paywall

"The Super Bowl is still free. Enjoy it while you can. Someday, the most expensive part of your Super Bowl party might not be the beer, the wings or the ridiculous price of guacamole."

Why College GameDay Is a Blueprint for News/Talk Radio Success

It’s about belonging. Viewers feel like they’re part of something bigger than themselves. The best News/Talk stations create that same feeling. They become a gathering place for listeners who share common interests, concerns, passions and experiences.

How KUTX Turned Connection Into Ratings Success in Austin

“People will say, ‘I don't like that one song you're playing,’ but they don't leave because they want to know what's coming up next.”

Miller Night Football Reveals the Chaos Behind Dennis Miller’s Monday Night Football Run

"Dennis Miller did not become a great football broadcaster. What he did do was briefly bring back the luster of Monday Night Football in all its brilliant glory."