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How NBC Is Proving Nostalgia Still Works — If You Use It Right in Music Radio
Tapping into heritage talent in your market can make a giant difference in how your station is perceived.
From Casey Kasem to PPM: Why Teasing Still Works and Matters for Music Radio
This is most critical during morning shows, when listeners are distracted by their routines.
How the Super Bowl Halftime Show Is a Shared Experience for Radio To Capture
"Your audience will be watching the Super Bowl. Leverage that many will also be using social media during the game and the halftime show to your station’s advantage."
Olivia Dean Proves Sounding Soft Will Make You Hard to Beat
Pop programmers hear melodies. AC programmers hear something more interesting than another Maroon 5 song. AAA programmers hear musicianship and the chance to play someone without a man bun.
Audacy Names Mitch Rosen, Ryan Castle, Molly Cruz as New Format Vice Presidents
After announcing a new leadership structure last week, Audacy has updated its list of format vice presidents for its Sports, Top 40, and Rock...
How Martha Quinn’s Combination of VJ and DJ Led to the Hall of Fame
"Everybody's got some kind of way of uplifting people, and fate has given me this as my way."
Has Modern Music Lost the Path To Being Unforgettable for the Listener?
"Current listening habits have all but eliminated the shared listening experience."
A Guide To Reviving Coaching for Radio Talent and Programmers
"Coaching is vital to the survival of our business. Jump on THAT train the first week of 2026 if you’re not already coaching. That means – now."
Why Top 40 Radio Has So Few Hits in 2025
"When 60% of your playlist is made up of the greatest songs from the 90’s through 2023 it takes a lot to stand out."
If You’re Not Playing Taylor Swift Right Now, You’re Doing Radio Wrong
Radio can’t win by pretending to be a streamer. It wins by being alive. By being reactive, and slightly unhinged when culture calls for it.