"Partnering with YouTube at this level for the first time allows us to put these ceremonies directly into the environment where so much of today's journalism and storytelling already lives."
"AI isn’t the enemy, but it isn’t the savior either. It’s simply the latest extension of what radio has always done best—adapt. The brands that win won’t be the ones that avoid AI out of fear of being “caught.”
"Creators spend years hoping their work gets noticed by platforms that reach millions of people. When that opportunity presents itself, most don’t treat it like a political statement. They treat it like a stepping stone."
If you are a hiring manager for a local host, unless that person is a known and successful commodity in your market, a social media footprint is meaningless.
"The way they talk, they’ve never been the best player. You’ve never walked through the situation before when the whole scouting report is tailored to stop you"
"Ari’s relationships through business, throughout all these years, has ties with all these people that are the top of their industries, and it’s like he gets them to open up. It’s a very good show. We’re lucky to be a part of it"