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RIAA Pushes AI Music Labels — Will Streaming Services Comply?

The recorded music industry just took its boldest step...

Charlamagne Tha God Named to Hollywood Walk of Fame

"These 32 extraordinary individuals have each made a lasting impact on audiences around the world,"

ESPN’s Latest Layoffs Continue the Slow Death of Sports Media’s Middle Class

"After 30 years in sports media, the most valuable lesson I've learned is also the simplest. The audience falls in love with people. The business falls in love with numbers, and the numbers always win."

The Subscription Question Hanging Over SiriusXM’s Deal With Audacy

"The real challenge isn't adding great content. It's convincing consumers to change habits they've spent years developing. Netflix is learning in real time that paying for exclusive access to content people already enjoy elsewhere doesn't automatically persuade them to open their wallets. SiriusXM now faces a similar test."

UConn and WTIC to End Longtime Partnership

A relationship which has spanned 26 years is coming to an end. News/Talk 1080 WTIC-AM and the University of Connecticut are parting ways, opening...

Ryan Maguire Leaving WQAM for KIRO-FM

Change is inevitable if you work in the radio business. For Ryan Maguire, it's something he's comfortable with and seems to thrive on. After programming...

The Emotional Roller Coaster

“What’s the hardest part of the job?” That question was posed to me last week by someone who’d never been in the industry. My answer...

KNBR Drops Patrick Connor Following Barstool Commentary

Patrick Connor's time at KNBR has expired. "PCon" as he was known to San Francisco radio listeners has been let go after making uncomfortable...

The Chicago White Sox Are Moving to WGN Radio

The Chicago White Sox are moving to WGN according to All Access. After their rights agreement with Cumulus Media's WLS became null and void...

102.5 The Game Extends Nashville Predators Agreement

ESPN 102.5 The Game has inked a new three-year extension through the 2020-2021 season with the Nashville Predators. The agreement solidifies The Game's position...

Christian Fauria Suspended 5 Days by WEEI

On Friday, WEEI suspended midday host Christian Fauria for five days after he attempted an on-air impersonation of Tom Brady’s agent Don Yee. The...

WIP Midday Host Jon Ritchie Arrested For DUI

Last week was special for the Philadelphia Eagles. The organization, its players, alumni and fans celebrated the franchise's first Super Bowl title with a...

Observations of the BSM 2017 Top 20

Six days of BSM 2017 Top 20 lists are in the books and I'm thrilled to have it in my rear view mirror. The...

You Are What Your Record Says You Are

“Media sales – one of the hardest things in the world to hire for, one of the easiest thing in the world to fire...

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Charlamagne Tha God Named to Hollywood Walk of Fame

"These 32 extraordinary individuals have each made a lasting impact on audiences around the world,"

ESPN’s Latest Layoffs Continue the Slow Death of Sports Media’s Middle Class

"After 30 years in sports media, the most valuable lesson I've learned is also the simplest. The audience falls in love with people. The business falls in love with numbers, and the numbers always win."

The Subscription Question Hanging Over SiriusXM’s Deal With Audacy

"The real challenge isn't adding great content. It's convincing consumers to change habits they've spent years developing. Netflix is learning in real time that paying for exclusive access to content people already enjoy elsewhere doesn't automatically persuade them to open their wallets. SiriusXM now faces a similar test."

92.5 WXTU’s Nicole Michalik Discusses Crossing Over From Pop to Country

"If vinyl records can have a sexy comeback so can radio."