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How Armstrong & Getty Built a Show by Refusing to Sound Like Anyone Else

"I think we decided very early in our careers — decades ago — that we were going to do it our way. And if we failed, we would never wonder, 'Gosh, I wonder what would happen if we'd done it our way.'"

20 Brands In 20 Days: Brian Michel, KYGO & KOSI, Denver

"What you can't do is create for the community unless you really are part of it and have lived it."

The Industry According To: Frank Kramer, KLOS/Los Angeles

"As much as we have fun in our ridiculousness, the fact that our community comes together to support each other and we are that conduit gives the show and myself more purpose and satisfaction."

Why Netflix Can’t ‘Netflix’ The Field Of Dreams Game

"Netflix has spent its first MLB season attempting to prove it can create a live sports event that feels different. Now, it has an opportunity to prove it understands something equally important: Different doesn’t always mean more."

How Many Promos Does Your Radio Station Really Need?

"Every programmer needs to internalize the basic rule from your sales department: in radio, frequency sells."

Why Sports Radio Talent Can No Longer Rely on the Stations They Work For

"The connection that powers sports radio has never been the transmitter, the brand name on the building or the corporate strategy outlined in a quarterly earnings call. It’s the host behind the microphone building a daily relationship with an audience that chooses to spend time with them."

Why Small Broadcast Companies Face A Digital Crossroads

"Digital success for broadcasters will come from utilizing existing strengths: trusted relationships, local knowledge, and storytelling expertise."

Why Pierre Bouvard Believes Sports Radio Is One of Audio’s Most Attractive and Important Formats

"There is so much new breaking news every day in the world of sports. It’s not playing ‘Stairway to Heaven’ again. Literally, every time you tune in there is something new going on."

Nielsen Radio Ratings Grow By Nearly 20% in Spring 2025 After Updated Qualifying Time

Nielsen revealed that 23% of listening occasions fell within that three-to-four-minute window and would have previously gone unmeasured.

NAB Show 2025 Takeaway: Radio Is Pulling Together

“There is an enthusiastic feeling here at the NAB show around Radio as one part of a greater platform of audio. - Mike McVay

Westwood One Touts Radio’s Strength But Misses Key Points

"If we truly insist on comparing ad-supported platforms, we have to consider that the market has exponentially expanded with the global reach of radio stations thanks to the Internet."

Pierre Bouvard, Chief Insights Officer for Cumulus Media and Westwood One, Still Bullish on 2024 Political Ad Dollars for Radio

As election season comes into full swing, everyone is looking to get a piece of the advertising revenue pie. E-marketer has forecast political spending...

Longtime Podcast Listeners Prefer Audio-Only Experience, New Study Shows

“YouTube is definitely the discovered platform, but it’s not a walled garden."

Podcast Audience Sizes Continually Underreported, New Study Suggests

"The podcast industry is leaving ‘ears on the table.’”

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20 Brands In 20 Days: Brian Michel, KYGO & KOSI, Denver

"What you can't do is create for the community unless you really are part of it and have lived it."

The Industry According To: Frank Kramer, KLOS/Los Angeles

"As much as we have fun in our ridiculousness, the fact that our community comes together to support each other and we are that conduit gives the show and myself more purpose and satisfaction."

Why Netflix Can’t ‘Netflix’ The Field Of Dreams Game

"Netflix has spent its first MLB season attempting to prove it can create a live sports event that feels different. Now, it has an opportunity to prove it understands something equally important: Different doesn’t always mean more."

Why Ben & Woods’ Latest Extensions Could Be Their Grand Finale With 97.3 The Fan

"I got fifteen and a half years in San Diego doing morning radio. The last eight with Ben have been the most magical. Anything beyond that is just gravy for me. Honestly, if I had my way, this would be the last contract maybe."