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How Armstrong & Getty Built a Show by Refusing to Sound Like Anyone Else

"I think we decided very early in our careers — decades ago — that we were going to do it our way. And if we failed, we would never wonder, 'Gosh, I wonder what would happen if we'd done it our way.'"

20 Brands In 20 Days: Brian Michel, KYGO & KOSI, Denver

"What you can't do is create for the community unless you really are part of it and have lived it."

The Industry According To: Frank Kramer, KLOS/Los Angeles

"As much as we have fun in our ridiculousness, the fact that our community comes together to support each other and we are that conduit gives the show and myself more purpose and satisfaction."

Why Netflix Can’t ‘Netflix’ The Field Of Dreams Game

"Netflix has spent its first MLB season attempting to prove it can create a live sports event that feels different. Now, it has an opportunity to prove it understands something equally important: Different doesn’t always mean more."

The Industry According To….Pat Paxton, Saga Communications

"There is some amazing radio being done in smaller markets. Incredibly talented people who could be working in major markets but choose not to. I think they are underappreciated and underestimated in our industry."

Saga Communications SVP of Content Pat Paxton: Government Funding of Public Media is ‘Crazy and Wrong’

"My colleagues and competitors don't get federal funding. We have to compete in the free market like any other business."

Is Outrage the Only Strategy Left in Sports Media?

"Clicks, views, and chatter might generate noise, produce a momentary ratings spike, and help you trend on Twitter, but that doesn't define success anymore."

What Country Radio Can Learn From WrestleMania

Last month, WrestleMania and WWE fans invaded Las Vegas. It was impossible to miss that the WWE was in town.

The Rise and Fall of David Field

"I know many have piled on David over the past week. Some of it is justified, and some of it isn't."

Morgan Prue Named 95.7 WZID Manchester, NH Program Director

Prue was most recently at Binnie Media, where she handled Regional Promotions and programmed Active Rock 99.1 The Bone in Concord-Manchester, NH.

Meet The Leaders: Pat Paxton, Saga Communications

“There are very few that can out-local us. That's our unique calling card and that's what will continue to be our specialty.”

Saga Communications Tabs Pat Paxton As Senior Vice President of Content

Paxton spent 22 years working for Audacy. He has also worked for Cardinal Communications, Adventure Communications, and Nationwide Communications.

790 The Ticket’s Len Weiner Adds WQAM PD Duties

Normally a company recognizes an employee's birthday by providing cake in the office, an internal acknowledgement via email or by posting the announcement somewhere...

Entercom Is Building a Sports Talk Radio Empire

One of my favorite moments of each year's NFL and NBA Draft's are when the commissioner hits the stage and announces the following words...

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20 Brands In 20 Days: Brian Michel, KYGO & KOSI, Denver

"What you can't do is create for the community unless you really are part of it and have lived it."

The Industry According To: Frank Kramer, KLOS/Los Angeles

"As much as we have fun in our ridiculousness, the fact that our community comes together to support each other and we are that conduit gives the show and myself more purpose and satisfaction."

Why Netflix Can’t ‘Netflix’ The Field Of Dreams Game

"Netflix has spent its first MLB season attempting to prove it can create a live sports event that feels different. Now, it has an opportunity to prove it understands something equally important: Different doesn’t always mean more."

Why Ben & Woods’ Latest Extensions Could Be Their Grand Finale With 97.3 The Fan

"I got fifteen and a half years in San Diego doing morning radio. The last eight with Ben have been the most magical. Anything beyond that is just gravy for me. Honestly, if I had my way, this would be the last contract maybe."