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Radio Once Owned Suspense. It’s Time to Reclaim It
"Today, too many stations simply inform instead of intrigue."
Barrett Media Introducing ‘The Scott Shannon Award’ at the 2026 Barrett Media Audio Summit
"When an individual in the radio business creates this type of impact, it deserves to be remembered and celebrated annually. So we are going to do just that."
Sean “Slim” Widmer Returns to Spokane, Joins KDRK for Midday Shift
"I am so excited to be back on the radio, it's going to be so much fun."
Radio’s Missing Farm System: Why the Industry Stopped Developing Talent – and How to Fix It
"Everyone is juggling so many roles that finding time to mentor talent has become a genuine challenge."
What Does Real Rock Radio Growth Look Like in 2026?
"2026 growth is about growing audience love, not audience size."
Scott Shannon Reflects on Radio’s Past and Uncertain Future
Scott Shannon shared his insights during an appearance on the For the Record podcast with Dave Sholin and Rick Bisceglia.
Why Spirit Airlines’ Failure Is a Mirror for Music Radio Stations
"The lesson for music radio is not that low cost is bad. The lesson is that once the experience starts to feel stripped down, transactional, and emotionally thin, the audience may still use you while caring less every time they do."
Should Streaming Impact Radio Airplay on Classic Rock/Hits Stations?
"Seven Classic Rock songs are secretly dominating streaming in 2026."
The Foo Fighters Showed Up — And Two Rock Radio Stations Seized the Moment
"Two programs nailed it — regardless of staff size or ticket allotment."
Why Radio Stations Need Mascots More Than Ever in 2026
A mascot can always protect the brand because it can't age out of the demo, hold you hostage during a contract negotiation, get poached by a competitor, or go on Facebook and rant about the President.