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The Industry According to: Jill Weindorf, Concord Label Group

"Overall, radio helps contextualize the artist. It creates cultural awareness, drives more curated exposure, and can help build community."

The Biggest UFC Event in History Could Be Its Biggest Missed Opportunity

"Whether people love it, hate it, or are simply curious about it, they're going to be talking about it. That's exactly why CBS should want it on broadcast television."

Approaching The Summit: Rod Lakin, Sports Radio 94WIP

"I’m always excited to see and hear about what the newest digital initiatives are. AI, obviously, has been something that's been featured in the last couple of summits. I'm sure it'll play a big role in this one coming up."

The Death of The Daily Wire Was Greatly Exaggerated

The Daily Wire had a rough few months in the press. That happens. What doesn't always happen is emerging from that stretch with your audience completely intact. Yet here we are.

Why News/Talk Radio Hosts Are Losing Focus in the Studio

Hosts and producers are so worried about missing a social media post, a text, a sext, or watching their DraftKings account. Let the studio be about radio.

KCMO Talk Radio to Simulcast in Topeka on 102.9 KTOP-FM

"We’re excited to welcome Topeka listeners into the conversation, connecting directly with the community and delivering the regional and local news coverage it deserves.”

Approaching the Summit: Mary Sandberg Boyle, WGN Radio

I'm always interested in hearing how companies are successfully balancing strong local content with evolving digital consumption habits.

WJR 760 Launches ‘Founding Fathers Friday’ Ahead of America 250 Celebration

"As we approach the 250, we thought it'd be a good idea to go back and revisit and learn about the people that set this whole thing up."

Clay Travis Exposes the Perception Problem Hurting News/Talk Radio

As an industry, we need to realize that a rising tide lifts all boats. Many shows and stations are where they need to be with their digital game, but many are still well behind the curve.

AM 1450 KMMS Host Aaron Flint Wins Montana Representative Primary

Flint is looking to become the youngest Representative elected by Montana since 2000.

Scott Pelley and 60 Minutes: What News/Talk Radio Is Missing

Conservative radio hosts got this one wrong. They had an opportunity to engage seriously with a story about media ownership, editorial independence, and professional standards. Instead, they defaulted to the easier narrative.

Clay Travis: Political Newcomers Don’t Understand How Important Our Radio Show Is

"I think that's true for a lot of people that maybe are non-traditional in the political universe. I understand it, because it's challenging."

The Erick Erickson Show Adds Affiliates in Texas, South Carolina, Arkansas, and Nevada

The moves put The Erick Erickson Show beyond 80 nationwide affiliates.

Why News/Talk Radio Program Directors Should Stop Playing It Safe

News/talk radio needs to innovate and not just play protect-the-platform strategies. Focusing on content and the imagination of experimenting is key

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The Biggest UFC Event in History Could Be Its Biggest Missed Opportunity

"Whether people love it, hate it, or are simply curious about it, they're going to be talking about it. That's exactly why CBS should want it on broadcast television."

Approaching The Summit: Rod Lakin, Sports Radio 94WIP

"I’m always excited to see and hear about what the newest digital initiatives are. AI, obviously, has been something that's been featured in the last couple of summits. I'm sure it'll play a big role in this one coming up."

The Death of The Daily Wire Was Greatly Exaggerated

The Daily Wire had a rough few months in the press. That happens. What doesn't always happen is emerging from that stretch with your audience completely intact. Yet here we are.

Radio’s Disappearing Act: How Stations Lost Community Presence

"At some point, the industry started evaluating remotes solely through a sales lens"