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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."

95.5 WSB Raises Nearly $2 Million During Children’s Healthcare Care-a-Thon

“The 95.5 WSB listeners are so compassionate and generous. For 23 years they’ve stepped up and donated to help the kids who need Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta."

Erick Erickson: Media Isn’t Covering Aliens, UFOs Stories Because It Isn’t True

"I’m conflicted in talking about this because y'all are going to think that I went off the deep end.”  

Bill Handel: Donald Trump Lawsuit Against CNN A ‘Dud’

A federal lawsuit against CNN brought forth by Donald Trump has been dismissed. KFI-AM 640 host Bill Handel thought that was the logical conclusion. During...

Saga Communications Names Matt Burgoyne Director of Innovation and Growth

Burgoyne joins the company after co-founding the innovative media sales platform Rumple.

Tavis Smiley Taking Show to Syndication

Tavis Smiley has announced his daily African American liberal talk program will be launched into national syndication. Smiley, whose program originates from the station he...

2023 Radio Hall of Fame Inductees Announced

Six of the inductees were voted on by a panel of nearly 1,000 industry professionals, while two inductees were voted on by the Radio Hall of Fame Nominating Committee.

Son of Phoenix Reporter Killed in Helicopter Crash Speaks with Mike Broomhead on Anniversary

“A single event can change every aspect of your life moving forward forever, and that’s really what it was.”

Martha Maurer Hopes to Be a Trailblazer for KTAR News

"I may not be the first woman in this role at our station, but I still am the first of Mexican-American descent, and I’m able to be in a position where I can open doors for more diverse people in our newsroom."

An Occasion to Talk About Radio Ratings Occasions

I don’t want to contradict what many programmers and consultants have been doing for the last 15 years or so, but consider that much of your audience may be listening longer than you think.

Glenn Beck: Target Refusing to Sell My Book is Latest Evidence of Woke Ideology

“They did this to Mark Levin, but Mark's book is in there."

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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."