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

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

Why TikTok Followers Don’t Equal Radio Talent

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

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

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"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

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"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."

WLS-AM 890 Names Michael Garay as Operations Manager

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He steps into the role vacated by Stephanie Tichenor's exit

Barrett Media’s Top 20 Major Market News/Talk Radio Morning Shows of 2025

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"A total of 42 shows appeared on ballots submitted for voting consideration in the Major Market News/Talk Radio Morning Shows category."

What News/Talk Radio Hosts Hope Santa Claus Brings the Format This Christmas

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"I know we can’t get everything we ask for but at least we can dream."

WLS-AM 890 PD Stephanie Tichenor Leads With a Chicago-Centric Strategy

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"Listeners know when you're not dedicated towards them. They can figure that out. They can see through it."

WLS-AM 890 Inks Ray Stevens to Contract Extension

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"Excited to continue doing wake-ups in my hometown of Chicago. I love that WLS management always supports my wild ideas."

How Ray Stevens Hit the Streets of Chicago to Grow Ratings and Revenue for WLS-AM 890

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"That's an important element in a day and age when marketing dollars aren't so readily available."

Barrett News Media Top 20 of 2024 – Major Market News/Talk Radio Morning Shows

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"43 major market morning shows appeared on ballots turned in by our executive panel."

For Ray Stevens, It’s Time to Focus All of His Energy on WLS-AM 890

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"I loved my time at KCMO. I will miss the very loyal listeners ... It's time to make WLS great again!"

Ray Stevens Exits KCMO to Focus on WLS-AM 890, Kevin Kietzman to Replace Him

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Stevens has been hosting mornings at WLS-AM 890 since replacing Steve Cochran in June.

When Will We Know the 2024 Presidential Election Results? News/Talk Radio Hosts Make Their Predictions

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"The political science major in me says it will be clear by 11:00 PM Tuesday night."
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"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."