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How Fox News Audio’s ‘No Fear’ Strategy Built It for the Digital Age

Fox News Audio Senior Vice President John Sylvester isn't...

Can Bussin’ With the Boys Be the Beginning of NASCAR’s Survival Plan?

"What this partnership can do is give NASCAR another opportunity to reconnect with younger audiences through a more authentic voice than traditional television coverage often provides."

How ‘Sources Tell Jeff Passan’ Showcases a Different Side of ESPN’s MLB Insider

"The suit is replaced by a hoodie, and he adopts a more conversational, relaxed style that adds depth to his on-air persona. On ESPN, it’s all business with reports, updates, stories, and rumors. The podcast feels more like a few guys talking baseball in a cool, entertaining way."

The Accidental Radio Career of 97.1 The River Morning Host Axel Lowe

"I'm not one of those dudes that's so rock it's not going to be appealing to women. I'm a guy that's got a wife and two daughters. I know how to connect with women."

Thank You and Good Night

"In the words of the great philosopher Bill Watterson, it’s a magical world. Let’s go exploring!"

How Talk Radio Should Operate Through The Holiday Season

Allow me to offer some options for holiday-safe topics that are better than just running syndication and “best-of” for the next two weeks.

Radio Could Have Evolved — It Just Didn’t

Practically everything changes as technology improves and the public gravitates to the most convenient option.

Why White House Reporters Keep Letting President Trump Bully Them

He thinks he can get away with it, and he’s right, because he keeps insulting people with ad hominem attacks and nobody in the room steps forward to object.

Why Talk Radio Isn’t Capitalizing on the Moment

There’s not one talk radio show that generates any heat regarding what’s going on in the news, or, really, anything at all. Not one syndicated show, not one local show.

Reviving the Radio Industry Requires Bold Ideas, Not Band-Aids

The collective brain power of the people remaining in the radio business can surely come up with ideas that would catch the public’s attention and make money, right?

HD Radio Still Sucks — And I Still Want It Anyway

Turns out I’m one of those guys — the ones filling the comments on Facebook radio groups with “back in my day” stuff.

What Talk Radio Audiences Really Want (And Don’t Know It)

If what you’re doing isn’t generating enough interest or revenue, it might be time to try something else.

Why Local Radio Might Be Dead and Why That Isn’t a Bad Thing

The economics just don’t work anymore, even if you don’t factor in the crippling debt the big broadcasters have to pay just to stay alive.

How Far is News/Talk Radio From Trying a Completely AI-Generated Format?

The average person may not be able to tell the difference between a real person’s voice and a synthetic voice, and we know that there’s a large number of people who don’t care, as long as they hear things that confirm their opinions.

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Can Bussin’ With the Boys Be the Beginning of NASCAR’s Survival Plan?

"What this partnership can do is give NASCAR another opportunity to reconnect with younger audiences through a more authentic voice than traditional television coverage often provides."

How ‘Sources Tell Jeff Passan’ Showcases a Different Side of ESPN’s MLB Insider

"The suit is replaced by a hoodie, and he adopts a more conversational, relaxed style that adds depth to his on-air persona. On ESPN, it’s all business with reports, updates, stories, and rumors. The podcast feels more like a few guys talking baseball in a cool, entertaining way."

The Accidental Radio Career of 97.1 The River Morning Host Axel Lowe

"I'm not one of those dudes that's so rock it's not going to be appealing to women. I'm a guy that's got a wife and two daughters. I know how to connect with women."

Why SiriusXM Is Investing Heavily in News and Talk Radio

Its portfolio includes properties that reach tens of millions of listeners. That infrastructure doesn't just super serve music fans or sports bettors — it's tailor-made for talk.