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The Return Of The Pretty Reckless AND The Return Of The Record Release Party

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"When you're a music brand, these events matter. Artists matter."

Laid Off By Innovation? Use AI To Get Hired Faster

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"Remember, your advantage is not what was listed on your business card. It is who you are, not what you do."

Live Music Revenue Plateaus After Years of Record-Breaking Post-Pandemic Growth

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Men..are redirecting discretionary dollars toward video games, spending double on gaming versus live events in Q1 2026.

KXnO Layoffs Highlight the Changing Reality for Sports Radio Talent

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"The industry has spent decades telling talent to be genuine, build trust, and create authentic relationships with listeners. Yet when those same qualities extend beyond sports and into the realities of the business itself, they can suddenly be viewed as liabilities instead of strengths."

Aircheck: Scott Shannon 1300 WMAK Nashville

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In 1972, Shannon was honing his craft at 1300 WMAK in Nashville. Shannon hosted evenings and eventually rose to Program Director.

Aircheck: Gary Owens, 640 KFI Los Angeles, 1986

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In addition to radio, people of a certain age will remember him as the announcer for the comedy show Rowan and Martin’s Laugh-In.

Air Check: Trey Morgan New 102.7 New York

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Helped in part by the station’s perfect PPM presentation, Trey begins each break as if it is just him and a friend having a conversation.

Aircheck: ‘Lockjock’ Gary Lockwood 1989 KJR Seattle

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It’s 8:45 – 15 before 9. Hearing a talent on one my stations do that and using the word degrees would typically result in a stern rebuke and an eye roll.

Aircheck: Broadway Bill Lee, Hot 97 WQHT New York

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Broadway Bill Lee's energetic rhyming style was something many tried to duplicate, but few, if any, succeeded.

Aircheck: JoJo Kincaid 1987 PM Drive At Top 40 KKLQ San Diego

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Today, Barrett Media launches a new feature, “Aircheck.” It will look back on some of the biggest talents in all formats and what we can learn from them.

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"The industry has spent decades telling talent to be genuine, build trust, and create authentic relationships with listeners. Yet when those same qualities extend beyond sports and into the realities of the business itself, they can suddenly be viewed as liabilities instead of strengths."

Paul Finebaum Reflects on His Legacy in Receiving the Sports Media Lifetime Achievement Award

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"I, somehow, have been able to survive and adapt. My career is full of different chapters. Every one of those chapters, I never really knew if I’d make it out of it."