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Ben and Skin Talk About Building Radio Shows and Beyond

"We like to make fun of tropes like Sports Talk shows that pair two guys from two different cities together. We exaggerate the characters so one is some meathead who played sports but doesn't know what he's doing and the other is super announcer-y."

Why Teenagers Ignore Radio But Love Music

"Is that the perfect hour on your station? No. On any station? No. But it was the perfect hour for them."

20 Brands in 20 Days: Andre Yancey: 94.7 The Block, NYC & 102 JAMS, San Francisco

"There's a time where, whether it was a hip hop, rock song, or even country, people would say that's my jam, and I want to bring the essence of that back,"

Why ESPN Should Make Its 2 p.m. Hour a Year-Round Football Destination

"ESPN has the talent, the access and the rights to own that conversation every day. Rather than treating the 2 p.m. hour as a seasonal football play, the network should turn it into a year-round destination for football fans."

Nick Handley Departs 1620 The Zone in Omaha

"I obviously wish it would've lasted longer, but it's out of my hands."

KLIN Names Tom Stanton as News Director

"We are thrilled to have him accept the additional role as News Director.”

Barrett Media Hires Jeff Lynn to Spearhead Music Radio Coverage

"Adding Jeff to our editorial team to spearhead our music radio coverage is important for building brand identity and trust across the industry."

Mark Onwiler Named Program Director of 1620 The Zone in Omaha

Onwiler joins the station after a stint as Station Manager of 93.7 The Ticket in Lincoln.

Mark Shecterle Named Market Manager For Cox Media Tulsa

"He is a 35 year radio veteran and has been NRG Omaha's market manager since 2018."

Nick Handley Joining 1620 The Zone

"I couldn't be more excited to be a part of the 1620 the Zone team and come back to the place where I got my start in radio."

NRG Media Omaha, Creighton Announce Extension

1620 The Zone and 101.9 The Keg will have exclusive rights to Creighton men's basketball. John Bishop will remain the play-by-play voice.

NRG Media, Westwood One Extend College World Series Deal

"NRG and its sports station 1620 The Zone will continue to produce radio coverage of the event for Westwood One."

NRG Media and Creighton University Announce Contract Extension

"The new three-year contract extension will keep 1620 The Zone the flagship station for Creighton Men's Basketball."

Tepper to Take The Reigns as PD of Altitude 950

Altitude 950 is bolstering its programming department with the addition of Dave Tepper as the station's new program director. He'll officially join the Denver...

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Why Teenagers Ignore Radio But Love Music

"Is that the perfect hour on your station? No. On any station? No. But it was the perfect hour for them."

20 Brands in 20 Days: Andre Yancey: 94.7 The Block, NYC & 102 JAMS, San Francisco

"There's a time where, whether it was a hip hop, rock song, or even country, people would say that's my jam, and I want to bring the essence of that back,"

Why ESPN Should Make Its 2 p.m. Hour a Year-Round Football Destination

"ESPN has the talent, the access and the rights to own that conversation every day. Rather than treating the 2 p.m. hour as a seasonal football play, the network should turn it into a year-round destination for football fans."

Could Christmas 2026 Be The Greatest Day In American Sports History

"Christmas 2026 feels different. It's not just one game or one moment. It's an entire day built around sports."