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The News/Talk Radio Industry Reacts to ABC News Radio Using Pre-Recorded Newscasts

"Cost-cutting isn't the issue that concerns me most. Transparency is."

Does the SiriusXM-Audacy Deal Actually Help SiriusXM?

Ultimately, I'm not criticizing SiriusXM for signing this deal. I just don't see the clear necessity behind it, at least not yet.

Tesla Guitarist Frank Hannon Talks Dickie Betts Legacy

"If you look at his music, he's one of the greatest unique guitarists. "

ESPN’s First Take Has an Opening, Skip Bayless Is the Answer

"Proven chemistry is difficult to manufacture. ESPN already knows this pairing works. With another opening on First Take, the easiest decision may also be the smartest one."

News Media Has a Brightside Despite Constant Negativity

All of this could be moot by the end of the decade, of course. But for now, there are glimmers of hope, tiny, minuscule, almost imperceptible glimmers.

College Radio and Protests: A Teachable Moment

College radio is, in many markets, dead...College radio could be – should be – an incubator for journalists even more than for radio personalities.

It’s Time for Radio to Throw Out the Rule Book

Maybe it’s time to trash the rules. All of them. Okay, maybe not “don’t do anything to jeopardize the license,” but the rest.

Does Anyone Really Think Radio Will Be Helped By the Rise of AI?

The problems facing the media are more about humans than they are about technology.

Your News Media Audience is Changing. Why Aren’t You?

Pinpointing when the audience’s preferences change is an inexact science. That’s far less important than knowing that tastes have changed.

A Plan to Save Both Local Radio and Television

The common element of success for all media since Gutenberg is providing what the public wants. It’s about the content, not the medium.

News is the Only Thing Missing From Election Coverage

Coverage of the election is, as we’ve discussed, still very horse-race-centric, and there’s been, of course, coverage of the various Trump court cases, but where is the coverage of exactly what the candidates plan to do if elected?

Does Anyone Care About News Anymore?

Maybe we’ve already reached the point where news doesn’t move the needle, when people have already made up their minds about everything and don’t care for anything beyond “I know what I know.”

What Talk Radio Listeners Are Trying to Tell The Industry

It’s an election year and people do care about what’s going on, but not everyone is like the tiny percentage on social media sounding off on everything.

It’s Time For News Media to Do a Little Spring Cleaning

Put your resources into the good, entertaining, informative stuff. Get your broom and sweep out the rest.

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Does the SiriusXM-Audacy Deal Actually Help SiriusXM?

Ultimately, I'm not criticizing SiriusXM for signing this deal. I just don't see the clear necessity behind it, at least not yet.

Tesla Guitarist Frank Hannon Talks Dickie Betts Legacy

"If you look at his music, he's one of the greatest unique guitarists. "

ESPN’s First Take Has an Opening, Skip Bayless Is the Answer

"Proven chemistry is difficult to manufacture. ESPN already knows this pairing works. With another opening on First Take, the easiest decision may also be the smartest one."

Tony Reali Reflects on His Journey From ‘Around the Horn’ To Building the ‘Real Deal’

"I use the term irresistible on this show. That’s the moments I’m chasing in this show. It’s the one you can’t resist when it shows up in your feed. You’ve seen it five times in that ten second clip, and you’re still unpacking some of the feelings behind it. That’s what success will look like for me building out a roster of shows bringing those feelings out in different ways."