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The Return Of The Pretty Reckless AND The Return Of The Record Release Party

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"When you're a music brand, these events matter. Artists matter."

Laid Off By Innovation? Use AI To Get Hired Faster

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"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

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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

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"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."

Barrett Media’s Top 20 Mid Market News/Talk Radio Morning Shows of 2025

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"A total of 77 shows appeared on ballots submitted for voting consideration in the Mid Market News/Talk Radio Morning Shows category."

WBT Adding Stronger FM Simulcast on 107.9 FM

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The station will continue broadcasting on the 1110 AM signal it has featured for more than 100 years.

Marshall Adams, Longtime News/Talk Radio Programmer/Consultant, Dies

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Adams worked at some of the largest and most influential news/talk stations in the country during his career.

How TJ Ritchie Was Motivated by Bill Handel, Rush Limbaugh, and Ben Shapiro to Leap into News/Talk Radio at WBT

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"I'd be tired of listening to music so I'd start listening to talk radio and just fell in love with it."

Pete Kaliner: Hosting on WBT in Former Rush Limbaugh Timeslot ‘My Dream Job’

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"People have received me well, and I'm humbled by that. I have no idea why they would find me to be compelling and interesting to stick around, but I am really appreciative of that."

WBT News Director Mark Garrison Defends Conduct During Interview with Karine Jean-Pierre

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"To quote Karine, I'm offended that she would suggest that. We don't add sound effects to news stories."

Brett Winterble Celebrates 4th Anniversary With WBT

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Winterble celebrated the anniversary of his debut with WBT last week, mentioning the conflicting feelings he has towards the date.

Former WBT News Director Jim Barroll Dies

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"He had a warmth and inviting delivery that was unmistakable and highly respected."

WBT to Host North Carolina 8th District Congressional Primary Debate

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On Wednesday, January 31st, WBT morning hosts Bo Thompson and Beth Troutman will host candidates at Wingate University's Batte Fine Arts Center.

Barrett News Media’s Top 20 Mid Market News/Talk Midday Shows of 2023

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"A total of 53 mid market midday shows appeared on ballots turned in by our executive panel in the Major Market Midday News/Talk Shows category."
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