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The Industry According To: Jeff Sottolano, Audacy

"We have to understand the distinction between local content and local relevance."

FOX Played the Streaming Long Game and It Paid Off with Roku

While competitors like Disney, Paramount, and NBCUniversal poured billions of dollars into platforms, infrastructure, and original content, FOX largely sat back. Some criticized the company for moving too slowly. But patience paid off.

Approaching The Summit: Armen Williams, Westwood One Sports

"The Audio Summit has evolved into the premiere, if not the only, event that covers our industry from such a broad and unique perspective. This summit has become the one event that you try to attend as a programmer. Plus, a talent as well if it's applicable."

A Stephen A. Smith Reunion With Pat McAfee May Have No Better Time Than Now

"ESPN has spent years building around star power, and no two stars shine brighter than McAfee and Smith. With New York celebrating its first NBA title in more than five decades, the timing couldn't be better."

Why Your Case Against Public Media Is Likely Wrong

Arguing that public radio and television are competing for the same audience assumes that there’s some crossover between the two. You’re doing different things.

Former Public Radio Host Alleges Kansas City Mayor Attempted to Get Him Fired From KCUR

An attorney for the former public radio host said that he "feels that if not for actions taken by the city, he would perhaps be in a different situation at KCUR."

Pete Booker, Delaware Public Media GM and Former Delmarva Broadcasting President and CEO, Announces Upcoming Retirement

“Intellectually, I can still do all this stuff. But I feel as though I don’t want to be one of those guys who hangs on too long.”

WAMU Host Diane Rehm to Depart After 45 Years

The 88-year-old joined the station in 1973 as a volunteer before ascending to host her first program in 1979.

Nashville Public Radio CEO Steve Swenson to Retire

Before joining Nashville Public Radio, Swenson served as a News Director, Program Director, and Senior Vice President/General Manager for nearly four decades at stations like 1010 WINS, WCBS 880, and WTOP.

WYPR 88.1 Tabs Taylor Holbrooks As New Morning Edition Host

" "Taylor’s approach to journalism will bring new energy to our mornings, setting a meaningful tone for WYPR’s morning broadcasts and enriching the listening experience for our audience.”

Corporation for Public Broadcasting Awards Funding To KVPR, WQLN and KRCL

Public radio stations KVPR Fresno, WQLN Erie, and KRCL Salt Lake City are set to benefit from a substantial financial investment aimed at improving their emergency alert systems.

GBH Alters Morning Edition Hosts and Timeslot in Boston

The show will be heard from 6-10 AM. It was previously airing in the 5-10 AM timeslot.

New York Public Radio Eliminates 8.5% of Staff in Latest Round of Cuts

“The moment we’re in is requiring us to make fundamental changes..."

The Secret to Saving Media Companies Is Not What You Think

"There is too much content competing for a finite amount of attention."

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FOX Played the Streaming Long Game and It Paid Off with Roku

While competitors like Disney, Paramount, and NBCUniversal poured billions of dollars into platforms, infrastructure, and original content, FOX largely sat back. Some criticized the company for moving too slowly. But patience paid off.

Approaching The Summit: Armen Williams, Westwood One Sports

"The Audio Summit has evolved into the premiere, if not the only, event that covers our industry from such a broad and unique perspective. This summit has become the one event that you try to attend as a programmer. Plus, a talent as well if it's applicable."

A Stephen A. Smith Reunion With Pat McAfee May Have No Better Time Than Now

"ESPN has spent years building around star power, and no two stars shine brighter than McAfee and Smith. With New York celebrating its first NBA title in more than five decades, the timing couldn't be better."

The Disappearance of Managers Should Concern All of Us

"A company's greatest assets walk out the front door every afternoon. Whenever they walk out for the last time, the organization has fewer assets remaining inside the building the next day."