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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/Talk Needs to Work With, Not For, the Sales Department

There’s always that fine line between helping the bottom line and doing what’s in the best interests of the station, and ultimately the listener.

News/Talk Radio Can’t Be All Doom And Gloom All The Time

The overwhelming majority of listeners are never going to be upset when you share important life moments with them. It makes you more relatable as a personality...

Should You Pay For News/Talk Radio Guests?

If adding targeted, interesting, appointment-listening guests to your station can make a sizable impact on your ratings.

KCMO Adding Nearly 100,000-Watt FM Signal to Bolster News/Talk Presence in Kansas City

The Cumulus-owned station will now be heard on KCHZ 95.7 FM in addition to 710 AM.

News/Talk Radio Doesn’t Have to Be All Politics All The Time

I don’t know about you, but in real life, I like talking with people who are able to talk about multiple topics and issues, and have a wide range of interests.

The Latest Example of How to Not Produce a Debate

If there is a blueprint on how not to put on a debate, it was Wednesday evening.

What News/Talk Can Learn From A Sports Host Like Mad Dog Russo

How are you taking the news that is relevant in our space and making it stand out to the audience and making it relatable to your audience?

Country Radio Legend Ray Stevens is Ready to Talk on KCMO

"If you crack a mic anywhere, I don’t care what sized market it is, you can do talk radio. You look at every record like another talk topic. That’s the way I approach it."

There’s A Right Way and Wrong Way for News/Talk to Handle September 11th

Every market will have these local connections and stories, some will just be harder to dig up than others. 

Breaking News Coverage Begins With Relationships

By trying to find unique and creative angles to get more involved in the community, we were able to luck our way into being at the center of a breaking news story.

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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."