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The Industry According To: Damizza

"Radio still creates credibility — and frankly, pays better royalties than streaming in many cases."

What iHeartMedia’s Cuts Teach Radio About Surviving Change

"No industry is immune to change — just ask newspaper owners."

Why Radio Should Stop Chasing 25-54 and Own Its Market

"Stop thinking innovation only means chasing teenagers on TikTok."

Understanding The Shifting Economic Culture of Americans

"We must encourage businesses to operate responsibly while also recognizing the value they create. We should continue addressing inequality without demonizing achievement or confusing equality with equity. In turn, we should celebrate innovation and entrepreneurship while demanding ethical leadership."

Bill Simmons: I’m Always Trying to Grow My Audience

"As weird as it sounds, I haven't hit my peak yet."

Meet The Podcasters: Chris Vernon, The Ringer & Grind City Media

"We have gotten emails in the mailbag for 35 different countries. The Internet makes the world a small place."

Bill Simmons: ‘You Can’t Just Be Famous and Have a Podcast’ Anymore

"I think everybody's starting to realize that and the stuff that is elevating above is the stuff that's good. It's either the first or the second most important thing the person's doing."

Mike Valenti: Bad Detroit Teams Have Made Me a Better Host

"When your town has been as bad as Detroit has been, yeah creativity has to happen. Because if you just get on the air every day and say, 'This team is bad,' well yeah water's wet."

Howard Beck Joining The Ringer as Senior NBA Writer

In February of this year, Beck was laid off by Sports Illustrated as one of 17 staffers to lose their jobs.

Kevin Clark: ‘I’ve Wanted to Work for ESPN Since I was 3’

“You are looking at reach and change of scenery, which is always good in a career I think. It was a job I had to take."

Bill Simmons: ESPN’s Destiny is Biggest Story of the Next Year

“ESPN’s challenge is: how do you keep all these sports rights, how do you stay relevant, how do you pay for everything?”

Ryen Russillo: Media Will ‘Move The Goal Posts’ on Nikola Jokić When Denver Wins

"We all get it – we all have to figure out new ways to say stuff, but sometimes you’re just speechless.”

Bill Simmons: ‘Backlash is Okay’

“Those are the people that continue to win. If you’re just saying what everyone else is saying, you’re not going to stand out.”

Dan Le Batard: ‘Line Starts Behind Us’ To Sign Mina Kimes

"Her relationship with Le Batard and his team is strong. Would that give Meadowlark Media an advantage if she were to hit the open market?"

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What iHeartMedia’s Cuts Teach Radio About Surviving Change

"No industry is immune to change — just ask newspaper owners."

Why Radio Should Stop Chasing 25-54 and Own Its Market

"Stop thinking innovation only means chasing teenagers on TikTok."

Understanding The Shifting Economic Culture of Americans

"We must encourage businesses to operate responsibly while also recognizing the value they create. We should continue addressing inequality without demonizing achievement or confusing equality with equity. In turn, we should celebrate innovation and entrepreneurship while demanding ethical leadership."

FIFA’s Balogun Decision Should Encourage Sports Radio To Break More Rules

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