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The Industry According To: Raffaella Braun, Triple Tigers

"Radio is still the best way to reach the largest audience consistently"

Why Broadcast Radio Will Never Get Its Fair Share of Political Advertising Dollars

Political advertising was never built as a meritocracy, and campaigns don't always spend where the numbers point them. They spend where the instinct — and the image — feels safest.

How “Swagu” Marcus Spears Built His Second Career at ESPN

"My wife and my kids will forever be the priority. I’ll literally walk away from anything if I felt it was a detriment to them and my family. I got the greatest job because I don’t get flack from my bosses knowing what’s most important to me."

Why The Tennessee Titans Pulling Jared Stillman’s Credential Needs More Specifics

"Professional franchises don’t have to agree with a media member. They don’t have to like the questions being asked or the opinions being offered. But when a credential is pulled immediately after pointed criticism and no explanation is provided, it creates the appearance that a dissenting voice is being punished for being dissenting."

Fame Can Be Fickle, So Here’s How to Handle It

Fame amplifies everyone’s strengths and weaknesses.

WOWO PD Mike Ragozino Exits

Under his tutelage, WOWO won a Marconi Award in 2022 for Medium Market Station of the Year.

Rick Roberts Departs WBAP

Any mention of Roberts has been removed from the station's website. The program on the station's lineup is simply listed as WBAP Afternoon Show.

Jason Rantz: CNN Doesn’t Understand Donald Trump’s Voters

"They want to chip away at some of the support that he has from his audience, his loyal base."

WCBM Adds Weekend Show with Wayne Dupree

Program Director Sean Casey emailed other candidates, informing them that Dupree was chosen due to his extensive social media following and prior experience as a fill-in host for former WCBM host Tom Marr.

Can AM Radio Survive 20th-Century Thinking in a 21st-Century World?

I host an AM radio show on a legacy station with an aging but robust audience. Can we get bigger? Younger? More diverse?

AM Radio Has Powerful Backer in Georgia Association of Broadcasters Pres. Bob Houghton

"One of the greatest advantages of AM radio is that it offers a low threshold to ownership because most AM radio stations are priced lower than FM stations."

Neil Johnson Joining Big Radio News Staff

Big Radio owns news/talk 1230 AM WCLO in Janesville, Wisconsin, where Johnson will be stationed.

Longtime WHO Host Jan Mickelson Dies

"Jan loved to entertain, inform, and educate. He loved his listeners, all of them. His greatest legacy is the folks he inspired."

Erick Erickson Sets Agenda Lineup for The Gathering Conference

The Gathering is scheduled for Friday, August 18th and Saturday, August 19th at the Grand Hyatt Atlanta in Buckhead. The event is sold out.

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Why Broadcast Radio Will Never Get Its Fair Share of Political Advertising Dollars

Political advertising was never built as a meritocracy, and campaigns don't always spend where the numbers point them. They spend where the instinct — and the image — feels safest.

How “Swagu” Marcus Spears Built His Second Career at ESPN

"My wife and my kids will forever be the priority. I’ll literally walk away from anything if I felt it was a detriment to them and my family. I got the greatest job because I don’t get flack from my bosses knowing what’s most important to me."

Why The Tennessee Titans Pulling Jared Stillman’s Credential Needs More Specifics

"Professional franchises don’t have to agree with a media member. They don’t have to like the questions being asked or the opinions being offered. But when a credential is pulled immediately after pointed criticism and no explanation is provided, it creates the appearance that a dissenting voice is being punished for being dissenting."

Why The Conclave Wanted a Final Farewell After 45 Years

"Just come to Minneapolis. Remember the good times and bring in some new ones. That's all I'm asking. Bring along your ideas."