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Dolly Parton’s Death Shows Radio’s Real Power

When news broke yesterday that Dolly Parton had died...

SuperTalk 99.7 WTN, Matt Murphy Delivered Broadcast Excellence on Dolly Parton’s Passing

Dolly Parton gave America so much for so long. It's only fitting that her hometown station gave her the send-off she earned.

Sports Radio Can’t Develop Talent If Programmers Are Too Busy Becoming Talent

"Programming is supposed to be about developing talent, building brands, creating opportunities and preparing the next person to take the next step. When the person responsible for doing those things becomes part of the talent lineup, the priorities inevitably become blurred."

20 Brands in 20 Days: Eric Wellman, Q104.3

"The playlist spans from Elton John to Linkin Park — a four-generation bandwidth that most radio formats wouldn't dare attempt."

The Industry According To: Michael Starr, Glassnote Records

"How many of today's artists and hits from this decade will still be in core libraries with steady touring careers 2 decades from now?"

Radio Should Be Asking the Same Question EDM Already Answered

The question for every programmer, PD, and market manager right now is simple: are we giving people something worth connecting to?

Cluster Warfare: The Radio Programming Strategy That Wins Today

"The media landscape today is so fractured that the battle for audience attention requires a clear and sophisticated form of warfare."

Jake Steinfeld Launches Body By Jake Radio With iHeartMedia and Universal Music

"It'll be 72 and sunny every day at Body By Jake Radio where we are here to encourage people every single day: 'Don't Quit!' Keep pushing forward, no matter what."

Chris Michaels to Host Mornings at Classic Hits 94.9 WOLX in Madison

"After doing afternoons on sister station Mix 105.1 in Madison for almost 10 years, I'm very much looking forward to waking up Madison every weekday morning on the mighty WOLX."

98 Rock’s Amelia Retiring After 20+ Years in Baltimore Radio

"Radio stations go through different eras, different lineups and different trends, but Amelia has always been one of the constants listeners could count on."

Classic Rock Radio’s Identity Crisis Reveals Radio’s Bigger Positioning Problem

"Listeners almost never parrot back a station's positioner. They know the station's frequency, and sometimes they know a station's moniker."

Radio’s Missing Farm System: Why the Industry Stopped Developing Talent – and How to Fix It

"Everyone is juggling so many roles that finding time to mentor talent has become a genuine challenge."

South Florida Public Media to End WFLM Legal Fight

"The $6.45 million purchase of Hip Hop 104.7 The Flame WFLM in Palm Beach Shores is now, at last, on a path to resolution."

How Improv and Audience Interaction Fuel Heidi & Frank’s Success on 95.5 KLOS

"When I was coming up in the ‘90s, it was one of the best times to be in it. Then the accountants and lawyers started making programming decisions they had no right to make.”

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SuperTalk 99.7 WTN, Matt Murphy Delivered Broadcast Excellence on Dolly Parton’s Passing

Dolly Parton gave America so much for so long. It's only fitting that her hometown station gave her the send-off she earned.

Sports Radio Can’t Develop Talent If Programmers Are Too Busy Becoming Talent

"Programming is supposed to be about developing talent, building brands, creating opportunities and preparing the next person to take the next step. When the person responsible for doing those things becomes part of the talent lineup, the priorities inevitably become blurred."

20 Brands in 20 Days: Eric Wellman, Q104.3

"The playlist spans from Elton John to Linkin Park — a four-generation bandwidth that most radio formats wouldn't dare attempt."

How Rece Davis Plans To Build on College GameDay’s Legacy Ahead of a Historic 40th Season

"The fact that they’ve decided that we’re worthy of their time and attention over the years is something I’m very grateful for."