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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."

UPDATED: iHeartMedia Enacting Round of Layoffs Affecting Programming

"We’ve built new tech capabilities over the last several years that have enabled us to both deepen our relationships with the listeners and communities who depend on us and improve the support we provide to our sellers. We’re now moving to scale this approach, implementing structural changes within our Programming organization and expanding responsibilities for key leaders."

Why A.I. Is Forcing Radio To Adapt Faster Than Ever

"The future will be guided by algorithms, but it will also be driven by talent—programming, on-air, and creative professionals—who know how to merge innovation with personality."

The Passing of Pierre Robert Tops Barrett Media’s Top 5 Music Radio Stories of 2025

"Legends come and go in all industries, but the loss of Robert left a giant sized hole in the heart and soul of WMMR and the entire radio industry."

The iHeartMedia “Guaranteed Human” Campaign Is No Safety Net for Sports Radio

"The same company that used technology to reduce staff just a year ago now promises it won’t replace humans with AI"

Could iHeartRadio Be the Hero in the Battle Against Record Labels’ AI Play?

Make no mistake about it, record labels are all-in on Artificial Intelligence. However, recent announcements by iHeartRadio and others show that not everyone is...

iHeartMedia Announces Holiday Music Flip With Return of iHeartRadio Holiday Special

"Every holiday season, our stations set the tone with beloved festive tunes that span generations from Christmas classics to today’s newest holiday songs"

Meet The Leaders: Tom Poleman, Chief Programming Officer & President, National Programming Group, iHeartMedia

"AI is fantastic, but you have to understand the limitations of AI. At the heart of what we do at iHeartMedia, pun intended, is we are human"

iHeartRadio Music Festival Brings Back ‘House of Music’

Attendees will be able to step into experiences inspired by Ed Sheeran, LL COOL J, Mariah Carey, Maroon 5, Tate McRae, and others.

TikTok & iHeartRadio Launch Next Up: LIVE Music Contest

This competition puts fans in the driver’s seat, letting them engage with artists during live streams and help decide who moves forward.

How Q104.3 New York PD Eric Wellman Stiches Together Three Different Markets

“We have to stitch together what is really three different markets - Jersey, the five boroughs and Long Island (plus upstate and SE Connecticut) into one cohesive brand. It's a lot of ground to cover!”

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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."

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."