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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."

Seth Resler Joins Paragon As Community Building Consultant

Resler has developed a blueprint for community-building that utilizes existing digital platforms to help Paragon’s public radio clients launch, grow, and monetize their own micro-communities.

Bob Edwards, Longtime NPR and Morning Edition Host, Dies

Bob Edwards was inducted into the Radio Hall of Fame in 2004.

Linda Wertheimer Announces Retirement From NPR

After becoming the first director of All Things Considered in 1971, Linda Wertheimer eventually ascended to host of the program in 1989.

Public Radio Week: Craig Swagler Was Excited By What WYPR and WTMD Could Offer

Swagler joined Baltimore Public Radio last year after 22 years at CBS News Radio.

Public Radio Week: Adam Fox Knows WDET in Detroit Can Be a Beacon

Fox joined WDET in 2023 after stops at stations in Alberta and Ontario.

Public Radio Week: Ann Alquist Has Always Believed in Public Radio

“The only English language broadcast that we had access to was the Armed Forces Network, which is NPR. That connection was important for my parents..."

Public Radio Week: Robert Sanchez Found Solace at Nashville Public Radio

"I needed a break from the news, which had just become so draining. The Buffalo Supermarket shooting was kind of the last straw for me."

Emily Quirk Promoted to Program Director at New Hampshire Public Radio

“Emily is dynamic and energetic, a can-do person who makes good things happen.”

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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."