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Why Football Remains Television’s Most Powerful Appointment Viewing

"Traditional television has not disappeared. The audience has not disappeared. What has disappeared is the idea that everybody is going to watch the same entertainment simply because a network tells us when it’s on."

Why Radio Can’t Ignore the Edison Research Data About 13-34’s and In-Car Listening

The Edison Research data proves what we already knew. Younger audiences put much more emphasis on their phones. You can argue that the industry misplayed that push that's been steadily growing for years. But there's also time to rectify that, too.

Dark Middays Are Costing Radio Its Biggest Advantage

"Radio at its best is fun, conversational, and deeply connected to its hometown."

How Michelle McKormick Is Navigating Her “Refirement”

“There was a going-away thing with media and radio friends, and it was like being at my funeral. I was like, ‘Alright, you guys, stop.’”

Baltimore Public Media Adding New Midday Show with D. Watkins

"Deeply rooted in Baltimore, D. Watkins brings an authentic voice and a demonstrated commitment to telling the stories of our city and region."

The Colorado Sound Triple A Format Changes Hands

"Triple A radio is already a fragile format — and ownership changes make loyal listeners nervous."

NPR Names Nadine Zylstra as Chief Content Officer

"I really feel like I've been training for this job my whole life."

NPR Enacts Newsroom Layoffs After Buyout Offer

Last week, NPR shared it was offering buyouts to employees. If not enough were accepted, a round of layoffs would begin. Those layoffs began...

NPR Offering Buyouts to 300 Employees, Looking to Cut $8 Million From Budget

"The extraordinary generosity of donors across the nation has really mitigated some of the hardest impacts of the loss of federal funding. I am relieved that that is the case."

Former NPR CEO/President Kevin Klose Dies

"Kevin was deeply idealistic about the role of public media in a democracy. He called independent journalism 'the first partner of building democracy, and helping it stay strong and vital.'"

NPR Receives $113 Million in Donations Following Federal Funding Cuts

The gifts announced on Thursday are the largest since Joan B. Kroc, the widow of McDonald's mogul Ray Kroc, donated more than $200 million in 2003.

The Self Inflicted Wound Public Broadcasting Continues to Create

Some free advice: Don't tell listeners to find somewhere else to spend their valuable media time.

NPR Host David Greene Suing Google After Claiming AI Tool Replicated His Voice

“It’s this eerie moment where you feel like you’re listening to yourself.”

NPR Elects Jo Lambert Board of Directors Chair

"I look forward to working with NPR's leadership and the entire Network to chart our course ahead."

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Why Radio Can’t Ignore the Edison Research Data About 13-34’s and In-Car Listening

The Edison Research data proves what we already knew. Younger audiences put much more emphasis on their phones. You can argue that the industry misplayed that push that's been steadily growing for years. But there's also time to rectify that, too.

Dark Middays Are Costing Radio Its Biggest Advantage

"Radio at its best is fun, conversational, and deeply connected to its hometown."

How Michelle McKormick Is Navigating Her “Refirement”

“There was a going-away thing with media and radio friends, and it was like being at my funeral. I was like, ‘Alright, you guys, stop.’”

Bill Spadea Reflects on His Run for Governor and Return to New Jersey 101.5

"I'm able, with a lot clearer focus, to call out the nonsense, the lies, the false promises, and all of the showmanship and theater that is in politics. I saw it firsthand."