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The News/Talk Radio Industry Reacts to ABC News Radio Using Pre-Recorded Newscasts

"Cost-cutting isn't the issue that concerns me most. Transparency is."

Does the SiriusXM-Audacy Deal Actually Help SiriusXM?

Ultimately, I'm not criticizing SiriusXM for signing this deal. I just don't see the clear necessity behind it, at least not yet.

Tesla Guitarist Frank Hannon Talks Dickie Betts Legacy

"If you look at his music, he's one of the greatest unique guitarists. "

ESPN’s First Take Has an Opening, Skip Bayless Is the Answer

"Proven chemistry is difficult to manufacture. ESPN already knows this pairing works. With another opening on First Take, the easiest decision may also be the smartest one."

Dave Portnoy: Ryen Russillo Partnership With Barstool Sports To Begin Mid-October

"He’s got a good deal with us. I don’t know what he was making there. I don’t think money was the primary driver,"

YouTube and Podcasts Are the New Farm Team for News Media

Instead of national outlets grooming their next star internally, they’re scouring the internet for creators who have already proven they can generate an audience.

Spotify Does Not Renew Contract of ‘Against All Odds With Cousin Sal’ Podcast

"The Ringer and Spotify have shuffled the deck and our podcast was not renewed"

Why Country Radio Still Beats Spotify And Every DSP

There are things that the streaming platforms can never do that Country excels in. Community connection, cultural relevance, and making the music feel like your music.

5 Potential Landing Spots for Howard Stern If He Departs SiriusXM

There will be plenty of time to examine what Stern's radio legacy, both at SiriusXM and on terrestrial radio, looks like. But there's a more pressing question: Where does Howard Stern go next?

The Joe Rogan Experience, Spotify Earn Top Spots in Edison Research 2nd Quarter Podcast Rankings

Spotify, SiriusXM, and iHeartPodcasts have held firm in the top three positions since the third quarter of 2024.

Why Sports Radio Needs a Podcasting Wake up Call

"A simple truth for sports radio talent is this: if you haven’t developed a strategy to get on video and create outside of your show, the hourglass is running out of sand"

Spotify Posts Nearly $100 Million Loss During 2025’s 2nd Quarter

Overall, the platform's revenue rose 10% to $483 billion, an uptick of 12%.

Radio’s Real Problem Isn’t Digital — It’s the Narrative

It is troubling that, as an industry, we have failed to respond in a timely manner and have allowed a false narrative to emerge regarding who we are and what we do.

How YouTube Propelled Smart TVs Past Smart Speakers as a Preferred Podcast Platform

"When we look at the correlation of those smart TV users and what is the app they use most for podcasts, it's overwhelmingly YouTube."

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Does the SiriusXM-Audacy Deal Actually Help SiriusXM?

Ultimately, I'm not criticizing SiriusXM for signing this deal. I just don't see the clear necessity behind it, at least not yet.

Tesla Guitarist Frank Hannon Talks Dickie Betts Legacy

"If you look at his music, he's one of the greatest unique guitarists. "

ESPN’s First Take Has an Opening, Skip Bayless Is the Answer

"Proven chemistry is difficult to manufacture. ESPN already knows this pairing works. With another opening on First Take, the easiest decision may also be the smartest one."

Tony Reali Reflects on His Journey From ‘Around the Horn’ To Building the ‘Real Deal’

"I use the term irresistible on this show. That’s the moments I’m chasing in this show. It’s the one you can’t resist when it shows up in your feed. You’ve seen it five times in that ten second clip, and you’re still unpacking some of the feelings behind it. That’s what success will look like for me building out a roster of shows bringing those feelings out in different ways."