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The Radio Industry Has a Bigger Internal Than External PR Problem

"The industry needs people with talent and passion who are focused on solutions, not individuals stealing paychecks, doing damage from the inside out."

Inside “Straight Outta Hip Hop”: Five Takeaways From a Candid Summit Panel

"Radio's gonna come back, and it's gonna slap back."

Where Dan Patrick’s WNBA Criticism Was Fair, But His Transparency Went Too Far

"Transparency has value, but so does perspective. In this case, Patrick devoted far more attention to a routine media occurrence than it deserved. The story wasn’t that a guest canceled. The story became Patrick’s response to it."

The Five’s 15th Anniversary Highlights Fox News’ Best Bet

You'd be hard-pressed to find another network with a 5 PM show as its most-watched program overall. Consequently, that achievement says something meaningful about the panelists, the producers, and the network as a whole.

KCMO Talk Radio to Simulcast in Topeka on 102.9 KTOP-FM

"We’re excited to welcome Topeka listeners into the conversation, connecting directly with the community and delivering the regional and local news coverage it deserves.”

Approaching the Summit: Mary Sandberg Boyle, WGN Radio

I'm always interested in hearing how companies are successfully balancing strong local content with evolving digital consumption habits.

WJR 760 Launches ‘Founding Fathers Friday’ Ahead of America 250 Celebration

"As we approach the 250, we thought it'd be a good idea to go back and revisit and learn about the people that set this whole thing up."

Clay Travis Exposes the Perception Problem Hurting News/Talk Radio

As an industry, we need to realize that a rising tide lifts all boats. Many shows and stations are where they need to be with their digital game, but many are still well behind the curve.

AM 1450 KMMS Host Aaron Flint Wins Montana Representative Primary

Flint is looking to become the youngest Representative elected by Montana since 2000.

Scott Pelley and 60 Minutes: What News/Talk Radio Is Missing

Conservative radio hosts got this one wrong. They had an opportunity to engage seriously with a story about media ownership, editorial independence, and professional standards. Instead, they defaulted to the easier narrative.

Clay Travis: Political Newcomers Don’t Understand How Important Our Radio Show Is

"I think that's true for a lot of people that maybe are non-traditional in the political universe. I understand it, because it's challenging."

The Erick Erickson Show Adds Affiliates in Texas, South Carolina, Arkansas, and Nevada

The moves put The Erick Erickson Show beyond 80 nationwide affiliates.

Why News/Talk Radio Program Directors Should Stop Playing It Safe

News/talk radio needs to innovate and not just play protect-the-platform strategies. Focusing on content and the imagination of experimenting is key

Approaching the Summit: Ken Charles, 95.5 WSB

Sometimes I feel like all of us are in a bubble ... and it's not until you get into a room with other people who do the exact same thing that you do that you find out the challenges you're going through every day

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Inside “Straight Outta Hip Hop”: Five Takeaways From a Candid Summit Panel

"Radio's gonna come back, and it's gonna slap back."

Where Dan Patrick’s WNBA Criticism Was Fair, But His Transparency Went Too Far

"Transparency has value, but so does perspective. In this case, Patrick devoted far more attention to a routine media occurrence than it deserved. The story wasn’t that a guest canceled. The story became Patrick’s response to it."

The Five’s 15th Anniversary Highlights Fox News’ Best Bet

You'd be hard-pressed to find another network with a 5 PM show as its most-watched program overall. Consequently, that achievement says something meaningful about the panelists, the producers, and the network as a whole.

Taylor Swift Chose Classic Rock — What That Means for Radio

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