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The Return Of The Pretty Reckless AND The Return Of The Record Release Party

"When you're a music brand, these events matter. Artists matter."

Laid Off By Innovation? Use AI To Get Hired Faster

"Remember, your advantage is not what was listed on your business card. It is who you are, not what you do."

Live Music Revenue Plateaus After Years of Record-Breaking Post-Pandemic Growth

Men..are redirecting discretionary dollars toward video games, spending double on gaming versus live events in Q1 2026.

KXnO Layoffs Highlight the Changing Reality for Sports Radio Talent

"The industry has spent decades telling talent to be genuine, build trust, and create authentic relationships with listeners. Yet when those same qualities extend beyond sports and into the realities of the business itself, they can suddenly be viewed as liabilities instead of strengths."

The Messenger Employees Learned of Outlet’s Demise From Media Reports

Editor-in-Chief Dan Wakeford reportedly told employees that he didn't know the company was closing, saying "I am not in the loop. Trying to find out now."

What Struggles for Companies like Audacy, The Messenger, and X Says About the Future of Media

With newsrooms shrinking, it’s becoming more difficult to be a journalist, meaning working your beat, cultivating sources, and working on hard-hitting investigative stories.

The Messenger: We’re ‘Doing Extraordinarily Well’, Denies Reports of Financial Ruin

“We are building one of the next great media companies in the US, and we couldn’t be more excited about the future of the Company.”

Seth Davis, Jeff Goodman Unveil New Roles with The Messenger

Both hires bring years of reporting experience and professionalism to the outlet.

Donald Trump ‘Surprised’ CNN Hasn’t Celebrated ‘Very Big Ratings Night’ After Town Hall

"Instead of reacting as they did, they should have acknowledged the tremendous ratings they received that night, one of the best in many years, and celebrated their accomplishment."

The Messenger Expecting May 15th Launch

The company has already hired four new editors to lead the non-core news verticals and aims to grow to a workforce of 750 employee.

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"The industry has spent decades telling talent to be genuine, build trust, and create authentic relationships with listeners. Yet when those same qualities extend beyond sports and into the realities of the business itself, they can suddenly be viewed as liabilities instead of strengths."

Paul Finebaum Reflects on His Legacy in Receiving the Sports Media Lifetime Achievement Award

"I, somehow, have been able to survive and adapt. My career is full of different chapters. Every one of those chapters, I never really knew if I’d make it out of it."