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Peter Katsis, Legendary Music Manager, Dead at 69

"His passing marks the end of an era in modern music management."

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."

Where Are They Now?: Mike North, Legendary Chicago Sports Radio Host

“When I retired the first time, I wasn’t ready,” said North.  “I thought I was and I wasn’t and I’m still not ready.”

6 Speakers Added To The 2024 BSM Summit Lineup

"Two of these individuals have built successful careers as on-air talent. Four remain involved in management and programming roles."

Pat McAfee is Making Smart Investments in Aaron Rodgers, Nick Saban and Others

“If the audience rises, the advertising increases, and your brand gains significant value, which leads to a major deal with the industry's largest sports media company, why would you even think a key contributor wouldn't be paid let alone not expect a fortune to appear?”

Sactown Sports Turns Afternoons Over To ‘The Drive Guys’, Whitey Gleason and Kyle Draper

"The new afternoon show officially launches on Wednesday, October 4th."

Carlo Jiménez To Be Named New Radio Voice of the Los Angeles Clippers

Jimenez follows in his predecessor Noah Eagle’s footsteps by being hired right out of college to become the Clippers radio voice.

Study: Sports Radio Improved Monthly Reach in Last Year

The study affirmed that radio reaches a larger share of American consumers than any other media platform, including 91% of adults 18 or older.

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."

ESPN Has Made It Clear, Radio Is Not a Priority

"What's unfolding now at the worldwide leader is disheartening because it could have been avoided.”

Damon Bruce and Ray Ratto Let Go As Part of 95.7 The Game Lineup Shuffle

"The decision to shift from four shows to three is something Audacy has done in other markets."

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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.