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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."

Former New Jersey 101.5 Morning Host Bill Spadea Loses Bid For Republican Nomination for Governor

Spadea had spent nearly a decade hosting mornings at New Jersey 101.5.

How iHeartMedia/Gray Television’s Jon Decker Ignited the Feud Between Donald Trump and Elon Musk With One Question

"I knew, in the moment, 'This is huge news.' In the way that he answered the question and the lengthy response he gave me."

WURD Eliminates Several Positions in Round of Layoffs

“These are tough times. I just want the station to survive.”

Tom Shattuck Launches Daily Podcast After Exit From WTIC 1080

"I will continue covering Connecticut, New England, the country and world. There is no time to pause the conversations."

WWJ 950 Reporter/Anchor Mike Campbell Dies

"He was a fearless reporter, with unique style — a way of talking to and connecting with the people who were a part of the stories he told."

KFI-AM 640, KNX News Reporters Hit By Tear Gas During Los Angeles Protests

"I apologize to the audience for that. When your throat gets marinated with that stuff, it sort of chokes out your ability to talk, let alone breathe."

KOA 850 Renames Studio After Retiring Kathy Walker

Walker noted that her rough estimate shows she had written 35,000 stories for the station's newscasts during her career.

8 Potential Non-Radio Careers Industry Professionals Should Consider

If you’re a radio host, what might those transferrable skills be? Let’s see…

How Emery Songer Manages Hosting at Both 1110 KFAB and 1040 WHO in Day Different Dayparts

"It's a difficult balance day-to-day, but one I'm super grateful for and one I'm so thankful to be able to have."

Erick Erickson Launches News Focused Podcast

The program will be available in podcast form on all major platforms. It will also be distributed in video versions on YouTube and Spotify.

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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."