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The Return To KNBR I Never Saw Coming

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"I'm excited to be back in the game, grateful for another opportunity. I'm confident I can earn the trust of Bay Area listeners all over again. More than anything, I'm hopeful my friend Greg Papa wins the only battle that really matters."

20 Brands In 20 Days: Mike Street, WPGC, Washington D.C.

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"For a while, especially with mainstream hip hop and R&B, if it was new, you could just play it and it worked. But you have to be a bit more discerning these days."

Spotify’s Skip Ahead Feature Isn’t The Threat Podcasting Thinks It Is

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"If a single button is enough to break the relationship between a creator and an audience, then that relationship probably wasn't as strong as we thought."

38 Years After Rush Limbaugh, Is News/Talk Radio Stuck in the Past?

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Some may interpret my conclusion as a slight against Limbaugh. Actually, it's the opposite — it's admiration for what Limbaugh built: a wildly successful format across the country. But at the same time, it feels like there hasn't been much, if any, evolution over four decades.

Beasley Media Parts Ways With WMGK Program Director, and WROR Midday Host Eric Johnson

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"This is the second high-profile change at WMGK in recent months."

The Best in Sports and News Media in 2024

Columns Jason Barrett Jason Barrett -
"In September 2025 we'll celebrate 10 years in business. I never expected that when this journey began, and I'm damn proud that we've survived this long and continue to grow."

Radio Companies Are Opening The Door For Creators and Digital Giants to Emerge

Columns Jason Barrett Jason Barrett -
"I understand radio's need to control costs, but each time a top talent is sent packing, they're being dared to launch a business and create future revenue pain for their former outlet."

Radio Industry Layoffs Aren’t Going Away So How Are You Making Yourself Indispensable?

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"Radio is trying to push a boulder up a mountain at the moment while others stand in front of it and try to send it backwards."

iHeartMedia Executive Vice President of Sports Don Martin Announces His Departure

Radio Jason Barrett Jason Barrett -
"Martin's infectious personality, people skills, and programming acumen creates an immediate hole inside the iHeart Los Angeles cluster."

Barrett Media Reveals Plans For Top 20 of 2024 Series

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"If recent history is any indicator, 2025 should be our biggest series yet."

NAB Turns to Sean Perkins to Lead Marketing Strategy for NAB Show

Business BNM Staff BNM Staff -
"Perkins brings over 30 years of expertise in both business-to-business and business-to-consumer marketing sectors."

How Important is Media Industry Coverage to Media Industry Professionals?

Columns Jason Barrett Jason Barrett -
"I wondered if media executives consider what we're doing important. If we stopped covering the business and shut down tomorrow, how much would it matter?"

Do Young People Still Want to Work in Radio?

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"It is REALLY hard to find young talent that has a passion for behind the scenes radio roles, and a willingness to make very little money and grind."

If Younger Audiences Won’t Come to Radio, Maybe Radio Should Follow Charlie Kirk’s Lead and Go to Them

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"Whether you care about politics and like or dislike Kirk, isn't important. It's the idea he came up with that you should be thinking about taking advantage of."
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20 Brands In 20 Days: Mike Street, WPGC, Washington D.C.

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"For a while, especially with mainstream hip hop and R&B, if it was new, you could just play it and it worked. But you have to be a bit more discerning these days."

Spotify’s Skip Ahead Feature Isn’t The Threat Podcasting Thinks It Is

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"If a single button is enough to break the relationship between a creator and an audience, then that relationship probably wasn't as strong as we thought."

38 Years After Rush Limbaugh, Is News/Talk Radio Stuck in the Past?

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Some may interpret my conclusion as a slight against Limbaugh. Actually, it's the opposite — it's admiration for what Limbaugh built: a wildly successful format across the country. But at the same time, it feels like there hasn't been much, if any, evolution over four decades.

Lynn Barstow: Alternative Radio Programming Legend

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"The station does enjoy top of mind awareness from having that tentpole morning show. It gives us a connection to the audience that just being a music jukebox can't provide."