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Pat McAfee’s Biggest Problem Continues To Be His Need to Respond to Critics

"For all the success he's achieved, giving his detractors a platform doesn't help him. As he continues to build his brand at ESPN, he also has a responsibility to understand the role he plays on screen. When he loses sight of that responsibility, he misses the point of his inclusion."

How Broadcasting From a Cow Pasture Shaped Brandon Ison’s Vision for Worldwide News Network

“My leadership has always been, people come to me and say, ‘Hey, I’ve got this idea,’ and I just say, ‘Do it.' If it doesn’t work, then we just move on."

LaVar Arrington Builds on FOX Sports Radio Success With New Penn State Podcast

"I want to be a pro hall of famer. I believe my hard work, consistency, dedication, and diligence ultimately can lead to us getting awards and a hall of fame caliber career in the radio industry."

Radio Was the Original Companion. Is AI Taking Over?

"Ask AI about the people in your key listening areas and really get to know them. "

How Nick “Cosmo” Schudel Remains a Radio Unicorn in America’s Heartland on Y107

"I can be hip and connect to the demo without faking it. I talk about what they’re talking about truthfully. I’m not going to pretend to know a show because it’s on a prep sheet. I’ve got to be authentic"

Why Hot AC Stations Need Personality To Play Through the Playlist

"Instead of saying 'shut up and play the music,' the better approach is 'make it matter'"

From AOR to Today: What Rock Radio Must Remember About Its Roots

"Would you rather have 100% format cume and average TSL or 75% potential cume and market leading TSL?"

‘Elvis Duran and the Morning Show’ Hosts Danielle Monaro and Medha Gandhi to Host 2025 NAB Marconi Radio Awards

“Danielle and Gandhi represent everything that makes local radio special — personality, authenticity and a genuine connection with their audiences.”

iHeartMedia Layoffs Continue Into Second Day

If you have been affected by the layoffs and would like your contact information shared with prospective employers or colleagues, please email garrett@barrettmedia.com or john@barrettmedia.com

If You’re Not Playing Taylor Swift Right Now, You’re Doing Radio Wrong

Radio can’t win by pretending to be a streamer. It wins by being alive. By being reactive, and slightly unhinged when culture calls for it.

How Should the AI Music Showdown Be Fought by Radio and the Consumer

"As we’ve seen in other parts of our AI-infused lives, artificial intelligence does not seem to be going away"

A Reminder for Radio to Not Stray From Your Audience’s Expectation

"As a talent, your persona is what your audience expects when you are on-air and off-air"

A Lesson For The Advertising Industry From Taylor Swift

“Why does all of this matter? And who should be paying attention most? The advertising industry.”

How Radio Can Turn Nostalgia Into Ratings and Revenue

"There is an opportunity here to tie your brand to things that bring happiness and fun into your listener’s lives."

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How Broadcasting From a Cow Pasture Shaped Brandon Ison’s Vision for Worldwide News Network

“My leadership has always been, people come to me and say, ‘Hey, I’ve got this idea,’ and I just say, ‘Do it.' If it doesn’t work, then we just move on."

LaVar Arrington Builds on FOX Sports Radio Success With New Penn State Podcast

"I want to be a pro hall of famer. I believe my hard work, consistency, dedication, and diligence ultimately can lead to us getting awards and a hall of fame caliber career in the radio industry."

Radio Was the Original Companion. Is AI Taking Over?

"Ask AI about the people in your key listening areas and really get to know them. "

Why Audacy’s 1010 WINS Bet on 92.3 FM Paid Off

Had Audacy listened to the skeptics, 1010 WINS might still live on AM alone, and a big chunk of New York’s news consumers might never have found it.