Tag: talk radio

He steps into the role vacated by Stephanie Tichenor's exit

There are hosts whose next sentence I can predict without hesitation. That is certainly problematic. The unexpected is essential for your show.

Salem Radio Network is planning a special news series surrounding the America 250 celebration. Several high-profile figures will contribute, including Speaker of the House...

"We are grateful for your years of loyal listenership."

Tichenor departed the station after spending the past seven years working as Program Director.

Outside of Election Day, there are very few tentpole moments that are built, teased, and anticipated days or weeks in advance. However, the material exists. We just need to find it and be prepared for it, because the institutions themselves aren't going to hype it up.

"The news format is unique. You've got to come to the source in order to consume and digest the news format. Whoever is your favorite host or favorite company or favorite style of news that you want to go find. So that's a huge benefit of our network."

"Any New York list -- you want to put most recognizable? I belong there. You want to put most famous? I belong there. Biggest jerk? I'll be fair and honest, I belong there. Put me on that list, too. I don't care. But to omit me from any list dealing with New York? That's nonsense."

The conservative digital media landscape is more crowded than ever, with new voices, new platforms, and new shows competing for the same eyeballs every single day. Radio, by contrast, is a far less saturated environment for nationally syndicated content.

Washington State Association of Broadcasters President Keith Shipman owns the station.