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

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

Laid Off By Innovation? Use AI To Get Hired Faster

"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

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

"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."

How WJR 760 Host Paul W. Smith Convinced Ford to Keep AM Radio in New Models

"I said 'This is self-serving, but I'm going to say it anyway: Can I get you to keep AM radios in your vehicles?'"

How Paul W. Smith Moving to Middays at WJR 760 Gave Him a New Lease on Life

"I thought it was going to kill me if I kept on going."

WJR 760 Host Guy Gordon Exits

Gordon had been morning host on the station since June 2023, replacing Paul W. Smith in the daypart.

Billionaire Dan Gilbert Fills in For Paul W. Smith on WJR

The Rocket Mortgage founder opened the show by joking that the day's episode was being hosted by Daniel B. Gilbert, a play on the initial used by Paul W. Smith.

Ann Thomas Charts a New Course for WJR

"I do not think radio is dying. I think it’s all about what radio can do and what stations can do to make themselves an important part of the community."

Paul W. Smith on Moving to Middays: I’ll Get Used to Waking Up at 8:00 AM

Smith had hosted the program since legendary host J.P. McCarthy's exit in 1996.

Paul W. Smith Moving to Middays on 760 WJR Amid Lineup Changes

Smith has been the host of the station's morning show since 1996, after stepping in for predecessor and radio legend JP McCarthy.

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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."

Paul Finebaum Reflects on His Legacy in Receiving the Sports Media Lifetime Achievement Award

"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."