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104.3 The Score’s Jarrett Payton Reflects On Passing Of Former NFL Head Coach Mike Ditka

"Any time that I needed him, he was always there."

Mike Ditka, Longtime NFL Player, Coach and Analyst, Dies at 86

"Ditka built a second career in sports media after the Bears fired him following the 1992 season."

Charles Davis Reveals He Found Out About ESPN Layoff From Social Media

"I was in the Magic Kingdom with my wife, our son and nephew. We saw it on social media right as we were about to ride Space Mountain. I cannot make that up."

Chris Simms Doesn’t Feel Mike Tomlin Will Stay Long Term With NBC Sports

"They’re paying these coaches now, if there’s a situation he likes, I don’t think he’ll turn it down. That’s just a guess."

Separating Confirmation Bias From The Truth is More Difficult Than Ever

I love it when listeners send me YouTube video links or article links. I can usually confirm or lance the misinformation boil in the heart in less than 60 seconds. 

Joining iHeart Radio Means My Job at KZRG Could Be Yours

Radio in 2024 will be about adaptation. We need to reinvent some aspects of our medium. 

Barrett News Media’s Top 20 Mid Market News Talk Program Directors of 2023

"A total of 69 program directors were eligible for votes in the Mid Market PDs category."

As 2024 Approaches, What Are News/Talk Radio Professionals Focused On?

What do you want your station(s) to accomplish? What needs a fresh coat of paint on the station? Is there a show on the station that needs a reinvention?

How to Take Your Personal Brand to the Next Level

Always respect your brand’s relationship with the station. You are a 24-hour-a-day goodwill ambassador for your employer. Always keep that in the forefront of your skull. 

3 Tips on How to Get Station and Market Research Without the Whopping Budgets

Many of us have not seen research in a while. I am going to give you some poor man tips for getting the pulse of your community. 

One Question Every News/Talk Radio Host Needs to Answer Truthfully

Everyone hates listening to themselves. Everyone. Now, since that is a truth, we can all agree on why should you listen to yourself.

How to Follow the Radio Ratings Data to News/Talk Success

The data is your path to victory. Don’t run from data, cherish it. Data is the scientific way to monitor your show.

News/Talk Radio Hosts All Need Some Resilience

This is probably not the most eloquent or unique thing that you have read on the subject, but hopefully, it allows you to chew through a few things. 

Talk Radio Needs to Reimagine Call Screening

Allowing listeners on the air does provide a certain risk. It can even be dangerous, exciting, and fun. 

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Mike Ditka, Longtime NFL Player, Coach and Analyst, Dies at 86

"Ditka built a second career in sports media after the Bears fired him following the 1992 season."

Charles Davis Reveals He Found Out About ESPN Layoff From Social Media

"I was in the Magic Kingdom with my wife, our son and nephew. We saw it on social media right as we were about to ride Space Mountain. I cannot make that up."

Chris Simms Doesn’t Feel Mike Tomlin Will Stay Long Term With NBC Sports

"They’re paying these coaches now, if there’s a situation he likes, I don’t think he’ll turn it down. That’s just a guess."

Boomer Esiason On Radio Hall of Fame Induction: “A Very Thoughtful Night”

"I'm very glad to represent this radio station, our market, our company, and of course our team here at Boomer and Gio."