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The Return Of The Pretty Reckless AND The Return Of The Record Release Party

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"When you're a music brand, these events matter. Artists matter."

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"Remember, your advantage is not what was listed on your business card. It is who you are, not what you do."

Live Music Revenue Plateaus After Years of Record-Breaking Post-Pandemic Growth

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Men..are redirecting discretionary dollars toward video games, spending double on gaming versus live events in Q1 2026.

KXnO Layoffs Highlight the Changing Reality for Sports Radio Talent

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"The industry has spent decades telling talent to be genuine, build trust, and create authentic relationships with listeners. Yet when those same qualities extend beyond sports and into the realities of the business itself, they can suddenly be viewed as liabilities instead of strengths."

Three Minutes Is Exposing Sports Radio’s Biggest Weaknesses in Nielsen Measurement

Columns John Mamola John Mamola -
"This isn’t about blaming Nielsen. It’s about accepting the environment we’re in. Digital platforms didn’t wait for radio to adjust. They trained audiences to expect immediacy. They reward speed, clarity, and payoff. Now traditional measurement reflects those expectations."

Westwood One Study Shows Sports Radio Flourishing With Revenue, Streaming, In-Car Listening

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"Over the past decade, the number of sports-formatted AM/FM stations has climbed 14%, while revenue shares, as measured by Miller Kaplan, have surged 38%."

What Every Radio Programmer Should Know About Nielsen’s PPM Heavy Listeners

Columns Jim Ryan Jim Ryan -
"When you see a number like 8,000 you know you’ve hit the jackpot."

Is The PPM 3-Minute Rule Helping Or Hurting Hot AC Radio?

Columns Jim Ryan Jim Ryan -
This shift reflects a broader recognition that modern radio listening habits are more fragmented, especially among younger, digital-savvy audiences.

It Doesn’t Have To Be Old To Be Classic…Or Does It?

Columns Mike Stern Mike Stern -
At one time, that liner frequently played next to new songs from Classic artists on Classic Rock stations.

In PPM Day Two Holiday Ratings Santa Is Still Delivering Presents

Radio Jeff Lynn Jeff Lynn -
You can dive deeper into each market on Barrett Media’s ratings page. Powered by Harker Bos Group.

Christmas Music A Big Winner In First Released Holiday PPM Markets

Radio Jeff Lynn Jeff Lynn -
The first round of holiday PPMs are in and it was a good year for the stations that went all Christmas.

Nielsen releases December Day Three PPM 6+ 6 am-midnight

Radio BMM Staff BMM Staff -
Nielsen Audio releases December Day Three PPM 6+ 6 am-midnight

Nielsen Audio releases December Day Two PPM 6+ 6 am-midnight

Radio BMM Staff BMM Staff -
You can dive deeper into each market on Barrett Media’s ratings page. Powered by Harker Bos Group.

CBS Can Thank Taylor Swift and Nielsen’s PPM for Super Bowl Figures

Columns Dr. Ed Cohen Dr. Ed Cohen -
One of the big questions has been how much audience Taylor Swift added?
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Paul Finebaum Reflects on His Legacy in Receiving the Sports Media Lifetime Achievement Award

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"I, somehow, have been able to survive and adapt. My career is full of different chapters. Every one of those chapters, I never really knew if I’d make it out of it."