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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.

Todd Starnes Returns to National Show Following Medical Absence

"The bottom line here is that I'm going to be ok. And I love that. I'm very thankful for that. I'm very blessed for that."

Blake Thompson Reflects on 30 Years Building The Ramsey Network’s Media Empire Before Retiring

30 years is a long time to do anything. For Blake Thompson, it's been a career — and on July 1, 2026, exactly three...

Ramsey Network EVP Blake Thompson to Retire

"This is a win-win for me to step aside and pursue my next chapter while they continue to grow and succeed with the network."

What News/Talk Radio PDs Value From a Network News Partner

"There is some showbiz involved in using the network..."

101.5 Freedom-FM Comes to Fayetteville

“Freedom FM 101.5 is built to be a daily companion for listeners who care about what’s happening locally, nationally, and financially."

How SiriusXM’s Julie Mason Gets Politicians to Stop Using Talking Points

"You can find something of value in almost everyone you speak to. And I think that really helps make people comfortable and sort of gets the partisanship out of the way."

The Case for Regional Syndication: Why News/Talk Radio Should Consider An Alternative

When listeners want to feel informed, entertained, and engaged by talk that actually reflects their lives, their state, or their region, they're not exactly super served by someone broadcasting from a studio 2,000 miles away.

Longtime KDKA Radio Anchor/Reporter Bob Kmetz Dies

"Bob Kmetz was a real friend, colleague, and mentor."

News/Talk Radio and the On-Demand Problem No One Has Solved Yet

One of the issues with that is the news cycle is moving so fast that an on-demand show from three hours ago may be obsolete. I think that is a challenge we have not fully adjusted to.

How One Phone Call Put Larry O’Connor in Morning Drive on Salem Radio Network

"Chris Stigall was actually the best man at my wedding. I'm thrilled to pick up his microphone and continue the relationship he built with the Salem national audience. It's the perfect fit."

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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"