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Trend Jacking: The Low-Cost Marketing Strategy Radio Needs Right Now

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"One word of caution: do not jack what you do not understand."

Sevendust’s Lajon Witherspoon on 30 Years of Rock’s Most Underrated Band

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"I think we were just able to paint this portrait of that in time, in real time."

The Digital Cul-de-Sac: How Algorithms Are Limiting Music Discovery

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"The algorithm is no longer just helping listeners find music. In many cases, it is deciding what discovery even means."

What Does the Future of OutKick Look Like Without Clay Travis

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"In today's media landscape, audiences don't simply follow websites. They follow people. They invest in personalities, perspectives, and voices they trust."

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

Features Garrett Searight Garrett Searight -
"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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How Daniel Cormier Is Approaching Calling UFC Freedom 250 as a Landmark Moment for the Sport of MMA

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"As a guy that's represented the country in wrestling and the things that I've done, I've always wanted to go to the White House. Now, I have an opportunity to do it. Plus, to do it with fighting and representing the UFC. That's crazy to me."