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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."

Sylvana Kelleher Announces Departure From 97.5 The Fanatic After Three Years With Station

"It's a really difficult decision that makes me feel very sad and also very guilty. But I tomorrow is my last show on Unfiltered."

Barrett Media’s Top 20 Major Market Sports Radio Afternoon Shows of 2025

"A total of 34 shows were eligible for voting consideration in the Major Market Sports Radio Afternoon Shows category."

Bill Colarulo Took a Leap of Faith to Become ‘Unfiltered’ at 97.5 The Fanatic

"I feel like I am ready for this. I feel like, not to say the cliché, but I was born for this."

97.5 The Fanatic Names Ricky Bottalico, Bill Colarulo New Afternoon Drive Show

"Philly fans deserve honesty, and Bill and I are here to give it to them straight—no fluff, just great sports talk."

How Tyrone Johnson Knew His Time With 97.5 the Fanatic Was Coming to an End

“I don't think failure was a certainty, but I didn’t get everything that I asked for.”

Tyrone Johnson Out At 97.5 The Fanatic

“It was a good run. I regret nothing."

Ricky Bottalico Does Not Sugarcoat the Truth on 97.5 The Fanatic in Philadelphia

"We’re on every day; the show doesn’t stop. You have to go on and give your best performance."

Ricky Bottalico Signs Multi-Year Extension With 97.5 The Fanatic and Beasley Media Group

Beasley Media Group announced today that Ricky Bottalico has signed a multi-year contract extension to continue to remain with 97.5 The Fanatic in Philadelphia....

‘The Best Show Ever?’ Debuts on 97.5 The Fanatic

The new afternoon show airs from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM and pairs Tyrone Johnson, Ricky Bottalico, Hunter Brody, and Jennifer Scordo.

97.5 The Fanatic Announces New Afternoon Show With Tyrone Johnson, Ricky Botalico & Hunter Brody

"I have always said that this city has the best fans ever," said Johnson, "why not do the best show ever?"

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