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The Return To KNBR I Never Saw Coming

"I'm excited to be back in the game, grateful for another opportunity. I'm confident I can earn the trust of Bay Area listeners all over again. More than anything, I'm hopeful my friend Greg Papa wins the only battle that really matters."

20 Brands In 20 Days: Mike Street, WPGC, Washington D.C.

"For a while, especially with mainstream hip hop and R&B, if it was new, you could just play it and it worked. But you have to be a bit more discerning these days."

Spotify’s Skip Ahead Feature Isn’t The Threat Podcasting Thinks It Is

"If a single button is enough to break the relationship between a creator and an audience, then that relationship probably wasn't as strong as we thought."

38 Years After Rush Limbaugh, Is News/Talk Radio Stuck in the Past?

Some may interpret my conclusion as a slight against Limbaugh. Actually, it's the opposite — it's admiration for what Limbaugh built: a wildly successful format across the country. But at the same time, it feels like there hasn't been much, if any, evolution over four decades.

Connoisseur Media Sets New Programming Teams and Format Leaders

"Radio, to stay relevant, needs to have empowered leaders that can make things happen fast. I believe today we have that team.”

Pepsi Falls, Dr. Pepper Rises And A Rock Radio Lesson

Pepsi may treat this as a short-term slip, but there’s no guarantee. The trendline suggests otherwise.

How Bridget England Shapes Cincinnati’s 96 Rock Experience

“We’re part of the fabric of Cincinnati. We support local businesses, team up with community organizations, show up at events, and cheer on the local teams. All of it.”

Howard Stern Keeps His Edge in a Culture Gone Soft

The fear of being cancelled has paralyzed many to the point of being plain and boring. Or worse, fake.

How a Pop Quiz Can Tune Up Your Rock Radio Team

The goal is to take the temperature of the room and spark insights you won’t get from Slack threads, a bagel meeting, or a group text.

How Brian Figula Guides 98.5 KFOX in a Unique Bay Area Radio Market

"It’s critical to keep a fresh playlist, aircheck talent regularly, be on top of trends both on and off air and engage offline."

Rock Radio Won’t Grow Until It Stops Worshipping the Playlist

The industry loves saying, “Content is radio’s secret sauce.” But what “content” are we really talking about?

Rock Radio & 7-Eleven: Same War, Different Street

From Big Gulps to Big Cume, It’s All About Location, Loyalty & Foot Traffic

From Ozzy to JAWS: Proof That Originals Never Fade

While imitation is considered approved flattery, what are we creating that’s truly original in our competitive situations?

Rock Radio May Be Wasting 20-30% Of Its Marketing Dollars

If you’re spending thousands on direct mail, telemarketing, or digital campaigns, ask your vendors where their lists came from and when they were updated.

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20 Brands In 20 Days: Mike Street, WPGC, Washington D.C.

"For a while, especially with mainstream hip hop and R&B, if it was new, you could just play it and it worked. But you have to be a bit more discerning these days."

Spotify’s Skip Ahead Feature Isn’t The Threat Podcasting Thinks It Is

"If a single button is enough to break the relationship between a creator and an audience, then that relationship probably wasn't as strong as we thought."

38 Years After Rush Limbaugh, Is News/Talk Radio Stuck in the Past?

Some may interpret my conclusion as a slight against Limbaugh. Actually, it's the opposite — it's admiration for what Limbaugh built: a wildly successful format across the country. But at the same time, it feels like there hasn't been much, if any, evolution over four decades.

Lynn Barstow: Alternative Radio Programming Legend

"The station does enjoy top of mind awareness from having that tentpole morning show. It gives us a connection to the audience that just being a music jukebox can't provide."