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Mary Berner Can’t Stay Silent on Cumulus Media’s San Francisco Mess With Greg Papa and KNBR

"When markets endure damage like this repeatedly, executives have to look closer at what's going on and set things right."

Four Voices, One Theme: MSBC 38 Was About Authenticity

"I left thinking less about how to simply survive the next chapter of my career, and more about how I want to build one that is sustainable."

Why Politics Isn’t Optional for Clay Travis’ New Sports Media Venture

Clay Travis didn't stumble into politics by accident. He built his entire brand around it, deliberately and consistently, over several years.

Why the FCC Killing the TV Ownership Cap Is Closing the Barn Door

In 1970, newspapers were doing OK, still making money from subscriptions, display advertising, and want ads (remember those?). Many big markets had two papers, and perhaps one was "failing." Who could have accurately predicted where the newspaper business would be in 2026?

How Can You Get a Checked Out Host To Check Back In?

"No boss likes firing their guys, and there are way more options for re-engaging a checked-out host than you may think."

Do You Know The Talent You’re Selling?

"If you don’t know these answers about everyone you sell, stop right now. Send them an email that says you want to take them out to breakfast, lunch, for coffee, for a cocktail, whatever."

Something To Bet On

By nature I'm passionate about the radio industry and quick to defend it. Two decades of labor, five market stops, hundreds of relationships, and...

How Not To Land a Job in Sports Radio

It's happening right now. In fact, it happens every day. But nobody is there to stop you from hitting the send button before damage...

Is It a Smart On-Air Decision to Ignore Anthem Issues?

If you've followed the sports media business over the past two decades, chances are your familiar with Sean Salisbury. The former quarterback moved into...

Tepper to Take The Reigns as PD of Altitude 950

Altitude 950 is bolstering its programming department with the addition of Dave Tepper as the station's new program director. He'll officially join the Denver...

The 2019 Barrett Sports Media Summit Is Coming To…

There's a great quote by Henry Kissinger which I've used for many years. It says "Each success only buys an admission ticket to a...

WFNZ Adds Nick Wilson and Josh Parcell to Middays

After spending the past few months scouring the nation to find the right fit for middays, WFNZ’s  search is over. Charlotte’s top rated sports station...

Under The Radar – July 30, 2018

With a mini-vacation on the horizon later this week, I didn't expect to release a new UTR until next week. But given the slate...

Having a Great Product Isn’t Enough to Survive

"What Toys R Us, Blockbuster Video, and the NY Daily News have experienced is what could face the radio industry if it doesn't evolve."

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Four Voices, One Theme: MSBC 38 Was About Authenticity

"I left thinking less about how to simply survive the next chapter of my career, and more about how I want to build one that is sustainable."

Why Politics Isn’t Optional for Clay Travis’ New Sports Media Venture

Clay Travis didn't stumble into politics by accident. He built his entire brand around it, deliberately and consistently, over several years.

Why the FCC Killing the TV Ownership Cap Is Closing the Barn Door

In 1970, newspapers were doing OK, still making money from subscriptions, display advertising, and want ads (remember those?). Many big markets had two papers, and perhaps one was "failing." Who could have accurately predicted where the newspaper business would be in 2026?

20 Brands In 20 Days: Brady Marks, 107.3 Alternative Cleveland

"I was taught a lot at the station, so I'm a big believer in it. I'm a product of it."