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The Industry According To: Jeff Sottolano, Audacy

"We have to understand the distinction between local content and local relevance."

FOX Played the Streaming Long Game and It Paid Off with Roku

While competitors like Disney, Paramount, and NBCUniversal poured billions of dollars into platforms, infrastructure, and original content, FOX largely sat back. Some criticized the company for moving too slowly. But patience paid off.

Approaching The Summit: Armen Williams, Westwood One Sports

"The Audio Summit has evolved into the premiere, if not the only, event that covers our industry from such a broad and unique perspective. This summit has become the one event that you try to attend as a programmer. Plus, a talent as well if it's applicable."

A Stephen A. Smith Reunion With Pat McAfee May Have No Better Time Than Now

"ESPN has spent years building around star power, and no two stars shine brighter than McAfee and Smith. With New York celebrating its first NBA title in more than five decades, the timing couldn't be better."

It’s Time For Music Radio To Evaluate The Slogan

A friend who encouraged us to revisit this topic called slogans – “soul-sucking.” Spot. On. The best brands are defined by their experience.

Dan Mason: FCC Should Remove Non-Commercial Classifications if NPR Loses Government Funding

"NPR radio stations are classified by the FCC as non-commercial stations. This was part of The Communications Act of 1934. It is time now to remove that classification."

WAMU Host Diane Rehm to Depart After 45 Years

The 88-year-old joined the station in 1973 as a volunteer before ascending to host her first program in 1979.

Dan Bongino, Ben Shapiro Earn Top 10 Finishes in February Podtrac Podcast Rankings

The Dan Bongino Show moved up one place during the month.

The FCC Is Creating A Slippery Slope For Broadcasters

This is a slippery slope not only for journalists but for all broadcasters as it relates to the First Amendment, decency rules, perhaps mergers and acquisitions, and even satire.

Dan Bongino, Tucker Carlson, Shawn Ryan Earn Top Finishes in January 2025 Podtrac Rankings

The top three finishers in the U.S. Unique Monthly Audience rankings were unchanged from the previous month...

NBC News ‘Disappointed’ by Removal of Office Space Inside Pentagon As OAN, Breitbart, NY Post Move In

"Despite the significant obstacles this presents to our ability to gather and report news in the national public interest, we will continue to report with the same integrity and rigor NBC News always has.”

NPR Names Former CBS Evening News Executive Producer Jay Shaylor to Same Role for Morning Edition, Up First

“I’m excited to be joining this iconic broadcast and its companion podcast, Up First, at this critical moment..."

How News/Talk Radio Covered the Presidential Inauguration of Donald Trump

The radio coverage of the inauguration marks the 100-year anniversary of the first time the Oath of Office was heard live on AM/FM radio.

Shows From NPR, Dan Bongino Take Top 3 Spots in December 2024 Podcast Rankings From Triton Digital

It marked the third consecutive month those three programs took home top finishes.

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FOX Played the Streaming Long Game and It Paid Off with Roku

While competitors like Disney, Paramount, and NBCUniversal poured billions of dollars into platforms, infrastructure, and original content, FOX largely sat back. Some criticized the company for moving too slowly. But patience paid off.

Approaching The Summit: Armen Williams, Westwood One Sports

"The Audio Summit has evolved into the premiere, if not the only, event that covers our industry from such a broad and unique perspective. This summit has become the one event that you try to attend as a programmer. Plus, a talent as well if it's applicable."

A Stephen A. Smith Reunion With Pat McAfee May Have No Better Time Than Now

"ESPN has spent years building around star power, and no two stars shine brighter than McAfee and Smith. With New York celebrating its first NBA title in more than five decades, the timing couldn't be better."

The Disappearance of Managers Should Concern All of Us

"A company's greatest assets walk out the front door every afternoon. Whenever they walk out for the last time, the organization has fewer assets remaining inside the building the next day."