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The Industry According To: Kathleen, Kesley, & Chris, Columbia Records

"Relationships matter. Analytics matter. Being able to speak the language matters."

Why TikTok Followers Don’t Equal Radio Talent

"Some creators can. Others simply do not translate."

Tom Brady’s Viral Weekend Was A Business Lesson Sports Media Missed

"Far too many were eager to mock a staged wrestling angle, a promotional appearance, or a calculated branding move that they overlooked what was actually happening."

Why Cumulus Sees Xperi Data as a Big Data Breakthrough for Radio

"We're excited because we feel this is a step forward in using technology to change the way people think about radio. This is really the big data moment for radio, at least as we see it."

Cumulus Media Taps 30-Year Radio Veteran, Jeff McCartney for Salt Lake City Role

"His passion for the product and his competitive mindset makes him a great fit for KBER and KENZ."

Black Box Group’s New Curriculum Targets PDs Before Q4 Ratings Wars

"Brand teams are smaller, multi-tasking, and are often lacking tools, budget, and critical experience,"

Why Top 40 Radio Has So Few Hits in 2025

"When 60% of your playlist is made up of the greatest songs from the 90’s through 2023 it takes a lot to stand out."

Why Your Radio Station Isn’t Growing – And the 4 Behaviors That Fix It

"These are not theories or consultant fluff. They're actual actions that will move your ratings forward."

The Psychology of Feedback: What Every Radio Program Director Should Know

"Getting the best out of talent and knowing what and how to coach are learned skills."

iHeartRadio’s Jon Zellner Details Why Radio Still Matters and How it Will Look By 2030

"I believe radio’s greatest strength is its ability to create a shared, live experience."

Why Future Radio Leaders Must Invest in Themselves if Others Won’t

"Creating excuses is easy. Finding solutions is harder. But they do exist. Whether you choose to invest the time necessary to grow professionally is a different matter."

Radio Must Meet the Audience Where They Are and Embrace New Technology

The role of the brand manager lost its shine. Fortunately for current and aspiring programmers, we’re in a content-driven world—and that should be the focus.

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Why TikTok Followers Don’t Equal Radio Talent

"Some creators can. Others simply do not translate."

Tom Brady’s Viral Weekend Was A Business Lesson Sports Media Missed

"Far too many were eager to mock a staged wrestling angle, a promotional appearance, or a calculated branding move that they overlooked what was actually happening."

Why Cumulus Sees Xperi Data as a Big Data Breakthrough for Radio

"We're excited because we feel this is a step forward in using technology to change the way people think about radio. This is really the big data moment for radio, at least as we see it."

A.I. in Radio: Where Is the Uncrossable Line?

"A.I. does not live in local markets, play games at your remotes, connect with listeners, or comprehend what culture you have built inside your cluster."