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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."

Mark Arum: ‘I Don’t Understand the Logic of Changing Twitter’s Name’

"Twitter is one of the most recognizable brands in the world. I don't understand the logic in changing from Twitter to X."

KKOB Named Station of the Year By NMBA

"The bottom line is simple. They love what they do. And it shows.”

KNX News Refutes Report 1070 AM Simulcast Has Ended

"For emphasis and avoidance of doubt, this story is not true..."

Compass Media Networks Announces Promotions, Hiring of New Director of Sales

Monday was a busy day at Compass Media Networks as the syndicator announced the promotion of 5 employees and the addition of another.

Charlie Kirk: Nothing About My Recent Speech Was Controversial

"Literally, my speech was on how the Sabbath has impacted my life."

Chris Hand Experienced Travel Chaos Before First Show on SuperTalk 99.7 WTN

"I took an Uber from Atlanta to Nashville. The ride was a few hundred bucks. It was my first show, and I couldn't miss it."

In Radio Ratings, The Weighting is the Hardest Part

Weighting is done because the rating services want to reflect the population. The weighting variables should have a direct correlation with what is being measured.

Kevin Scott Departs Audacy Traffic Weather & Information Network

Scott -- who was stationed in Chicago and had been with the network since it was launched in 2017 -- says he is the victim of budget cuts at the outlet.

Tomi Lahren: TikTok Provides Platform for Those Who Shouldn’t Have One

"And now communist TikTok allows these people -- who really should live in a hole of embarrassment -- to be given the time of day."

Jason Rantz: Geraldo Rivera ‘Rudest, Most Egotistical Person I’ve Ever Met’

"Just so demeaning and condescending. That's just his personality maybe. But who wants to be around that?"

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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."