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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."

Meet The Leaders: Scott Sutherland, Executive Vice President of Regional Media Operations, Bonneville International Corporation

"Our business model all starts with we’re local content creators and not trying to get out of our way as it relates to distribution wherever our audiences are. That's where we want to go. Capped off with not a national sales strategy, but more hyperlocal"

How Ryan Hatch and Scott Sutherland Have Positioned Arizona Sports for Continued Prosperity

“We got in early, and first in wins in a lot of cases, and again, just the evolution and the talent along with it, but being on FM was absolutely paramount to our success.”

KTAR Pairs Bruce St. James and Larry Gaydos in Afternoons, Chris Merrill and Joe Huizenga in Middays

Gaydos will be paired with former 890 WLS morning host Bruce St. James for the 4-7 PM timeslot.

Arizona Sports Extends Deal With Coyotes

“We look forward to an exciting season delivering Coyotes coverage on-air, online and on the Arizona Sports app.”

Martha Maurer Named Program Director of KTAR News

KTAR News has announced Martha Maurer will serve as the station's new program director. Maurer has been with the station since 2012, ascending from the...

Bonneville Names Brian Long Director of Programming Operations, Promotes Martha Maurer to PD of KTAR-FM

"Ryan Hatch, a previous programming leader for both stations, is now Bonneville’s SVP/Market Manager in Phoenix. He had glowing things to say about both Long and Maurer."

Program Director Sean Thompson to Exit Arizona Sports

"Sean's exit won't be official until the end of the week. He'll be working through Friday June 16th before signing off, and making the move back east."

Meet The Market Managers: Ryan Hatch, Bonneville International Phoenix

"Our pitch is that these brands have a connection to the market. That works for us, and that works because it's emotional. It works because it's local. It works because of the creative messaging behind it."

Sean Thompson Named New Program Director of Arizona Sports 98.7 FM

"Thompson has spent the past ten years in Atlanta, working for 92.9 The Game as its Assistant Brand Manager."

Arizona Sports 98.7 Delivers Best Summer Book In Station History

"The station produced a 5.6 share for the quarter in weekday prime (M-F 6a-7p) to finish 6th. That was a nine tenths of a point increase from their spring performance."

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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

"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."