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Why First Take Has Earned the Right To Continue Embracing Debate on ESPN

"Viewers know exactly what they're getting from First Take, just as they know what to expect from Pardon the Interruption. When a formula continues to deliver results and remains central to a show's identity, changing it during growing success rarely makes sense."

Barrett Media Retooling Website and Strategy for the AI Search Era

"The point of creating and distributing content is to serve it to an audience that values it, and connect partners to it who can grow their businesses by being associated with it."

20 Brands In 20 Days: Chase Daniels, Q104 and Star 102 Cleveland

"They can forgive a bad break, a bad song, a bad ad. But they can't wait for it to be good. If you're doing it right, they'll stay. If you're not, they'll leave."

Is It Time to Abolish the FCC Entirely?

What's so unusual is the opposition coming from the right, not just the expected criticism from the left.

Why Hot-AC Program Directors and GMs Must Replace Hype With Authenticity

"A compelling morning show, strong music mix, and meaningful giveaways don’t need to be oversold, they carry their own weight."

20 Brands In 20 Days: Kwame Dankwa 95 Triple X Burlington VT

“It’s a heritage station. We celebrated 40 years this past November.”

Candy 95’s Rob Mack Succeeds With Passion And Dedication

“I try to always have a how do we capitalize on this mindset. Running everything through that filter. Whatever's going on in the world, whatever's going on with the artists, with pop culture in the community."

Jimmy Wright’s Dedication To Learning Has Led To 30+ Years At Star 102.5

“You have to make yourself versatile, and you have to be able to adapt and change. It doesn't necessarily mean you have to give up on your dream. "

Hits On The Horizon: Lainey Wilson, MGK And Giveon

Lainey Wilson / “Somewhere Over Laredo” is on the way to being another super smash, judging by all the early believers at radio!

Can Hot AC Radio Name Its Core Artists?

Does Hot AC need core artists these days, or should it be more like Top 40, just finding the best songs and not focusing on any sense of artist development?

Speciality Programming Can Move The Hot AC Needle

“Specialty Programming” is at the top of my programming pyramid for a reason. It’s the special sauce for your station to stand out from the competition.

Hits On Horizon: Ariana Grande, Lorde And Thomas Rhett

Top 40/Hot AC: Ariana Grande / “Twilight Zone”, another catchy song from Ariana with more than seven million streams this week.

Hits on Horizon: New Songs to Consider Adding Across Different Radio Formats

My intention is to bring to you a few songs each week that I believe programmers, APDs, and Music Directors need to know about and possibly consider.

iHeartMedia EVP Maynard Surrounds Himself With People Who Think Radio’s Best Days Are Still Ahead

"Surround yourself with people that believe our best days are ahead – can’t tell you how game-changing it’s been for me"

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Barrett Media Retooling Website and Strategy for the AI Search Era

"The point of creating and distributing content is to serve it to an audience that values it, and connect partners to it who can grow their businesses by being associated with it."

20 Brands In 20 Days: Chase Daniels, Q104 and Star 102 Cleveland

"They can forgive a bad break, a bad song, a bad ad. But they can't wait for it to be good. If you're doing it right, they'll stay. If you're not, they'll leave."

Is It Time to Abolish the FCC Entirely?

What's so unusual is the opposition coming from the right, not just the expected criticism from the left.

How Jason Myrtetus Proves Authenticity Leads to Purpose Through His Battle With Cancer

"The responses I’ve received, it’s humbling. In our divided world today, especially on social media. This entire journey has renewed my faith in humanity. There are still a lot of really good people out there."