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Why Pardon the Interruption’s Lack of Social Media, Promotion Is Both a Problem and a Strength

"PTI has always chosen to be different from everything else on ESPN, dating back to the moment it first hit the airwaves. It has continued to resist changing its core formula despite trends within the industry and within the network itself. So, why change now?"

The Mens Room: KISW’s Listener-First Show Makes Callers the Star

"Okay, stupid works, and we're really good at stupid."

How John Canzano Saw Sports Media Changing and Built Something Different

"This industry is in a race to die slowly. We have to stop thinking that way and start reinventing."

Is Spotify’s Muse Agent the New Music Director?

"These are truly uncharted waters, and we're going to have to dive in."

Saga Communications Reports 5% Revenue Decline in 2025

During the year, Saga saw an operating loss of $11 million, which contrasts with the operating income of $2.4 million in 2024.

Are Radio Leaders in Tune with What Actually Matters to Employees?

I think there's a giant disconnect between what radio leaders think employees want and what they actually value.

Salem Media Reports 10% Revenue Decline During 2025

"Spot advertising revenue has been declining in the industry due to reduced time spent listening, particularly on AM radio stations."

84% of Americans Listen to AM/FM Radio Weekly, New FMR/Eastlan Data Shows

Of the 84% listening to AM/FM radio weekly, two-thirds said they did it with a terrestrial radio signal.

What Message is News/Talk Radio Sending to Advertisers and the Community With Subpar Websites?

Advertisers are always looking for a reason to say no. Listeners are always looking for a reason to tune out. A neglected website hands them both reasons before a single word of content is ever consumed.

AM/FM Radio Reaches New In-Car Usage Highs, Edison Research Data Shows

Of all ad-supported in-car listening, 83% is spent with AM/FM radio.

Stop Blaming Cumulus Media — Wall Street Made This Mess

The future of radio is in our hands. We didn't create this predicament, but we do have the opportunity to build that future.

How Nielsen’s mSurvey Brings the Diary System Into the Smartphone Era

Based on what Nielsen has shown, the mSurvey works best on a smartphone, which makes sense in 2026.

What Does the Future Hold for Cumulus Following Chapter 11 Bankruptcy?

For employees, competitors, and industry watchers, the first reaction is understandable. Bankruptcy carries a stigma that’s hard to shake. In most industries, it historically meant failure and liquidation.

Rock Radio Keeps Slicing the Pie — But the Pie Isn’t Growing

While strategic boundaries and expectations matter, at what point do we end up with so much focus or strategic segmentation that it has an adverse effect and stunts growth?

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The Mens Room: KISW’s Listener-First Show Makes Callers the Star

"Okay, stupid works, and we're really good at stupid."

How John Canzano Saw Sports Media Changing and Built Something Different

"This industry is in a race to die slowly. We have to stop thinking that way and start reinventing."

Is Spotify’s Muse Agent the New Music Director?

"These are truly uncharted waters, and we're going to have to dive in."

News/Talk Radio vs. Social Media: Why We Have to Win the Race to Breaking News

We live in an on-demand world. People expect immediate information, and with their cell phones, they can get it.