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How George Kamel Uses TikTok and YouTube to Spread Dave Ramsey’s Personal Finance Message

"People are tired of being monologued to. They can get information a thousand ways. What they can't get is an interpretation of that information or an experiential version of that information with real people."

How Radio Lost the Hustle to Local Campaigns

"Don’t expect people who don’t already know your radio station to simply stumble across it.

Why Laz Diaz’s Retirement Provides a Powerful Lesson for Sports Radio Veterans

"The people who helped build sports radio have every right to be proud of what they accomplished. But they also have an opportunity — and a responsibility — to explain to the next generation why it was worth doing in the first place."

Jenny Matthews, Jagger Take KC’s 106.5 The Wolf To New York 

“I’m not gonna lie, I was terrified because I truly was a person who always said I don’t like country! But I quickly realized I actually love country music. I just didn’t realize it.”

Why 2026 Must Be the Year Radio Fully Embraces On-Demand Listening

This may be the most important time in the history of podcasts to let your listeners know they can find you on any podcast platform.

How News/Talk Radio Can Win With Simplicity This Holiday Season

You’re not the music station that flipped to Christmas music through 11:59 p.m. on December 25. Stay in your lane, and don’t get too cute with it.

AM Radio Still Matters — It’s Time for Congress and Carmakers to Act Like It

It’s been nearly three years since the discussion began, and despite this being one of the few areas with bipartisan support, there has still been little movement on the bill.

Why Winners vs Losers in Government Shutdown Shouldn’t Be News/Talk Radio’s Biggest Takeaway

As a format, one of the things we need to continue to work on is making the content more digestible for a wider audience, while still sticking to who and what we are.

What Election Results for Curtis Sliwa, John Reid, and Bill Spadea Mean For the Future of the Media to Politician Pipeline

I expect a political landscape that will include even more media personalities in the years to come.

Radio Isn’t Dead — It’s Just Bad at Bragging About It

Young people are looking for compelling talk content, and while they’re likely to find it on a podcast, the fact that they want it suggests radio has a chance to compete.

Why News/Talk Radio Stations Should Embrace the Cable News Town Hall Model

As we head into the home stretch of 2025, with vacations, busy schedules, and more on the horizon, look for opportunities like this as benchmarks for 2026.

Has SiriusXM Set a New Standard for the Radio Industry by Building Around Megyn Kelly?

Do radio station call letters mean anything to anyone under the age of 45 anymore? While we need them for legal IDs, do we need names like Q97?

Government Shutdown Coverage By News/Talk Radio is Boring — Unless You Do This

If your plan is to mimic your favorite politician and take the “We’re all going to die!” approach, you’re not in touch with your regular listener.

Toast to 10: Current Barrett Media Writers Share Their Tales

"I’ve gotten tons of feedback from industry people and fans alike. The reaction has been the strived for 50/50, love and hate."

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How Radio Lost the Hustle to Local Campaigns

"Don’t expect people who don’t already know your radio station to simply stumble across it.

Why Laz Diaz’s Retirement Provides a Powerful Lesson for Sports Radio Veterans

"The people who helped build sports radio have every right to be proud of what they accomplished. But they also have an opportunity — and a responsibility — to explain to the next generation why it was worth doing in the first place."

Jenny Matthews, Jagger Take KC’s 106.5 The Wolf To New York 

“I’m not gonna lie, I was terrified because I truly was a person who always said I don’t like country! But I quickly realized I actually love country music. I just didn’t realize it.”

Should Nielsen Create a Low-Cost Ratings Service for Small Radio Markets?

I'm not privy to anything Nielsen may be planning, but is it time for the company to consider a low-cost option for small markets?