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Trend Jacking: The Low-Cost Marketing Strategy Radio Needs Right Now

"One word of caution: do not jack what you do not understand."

Sevendust’s Lajon Witherspoon on 30 Years of Rock’s Most Underrated Band

"I think we were just able to paint this portrait of that in time, in real time."

The Digital Cul-de-Sac: How Algorithms Are Limiting Music Discovery

"The algorithm is no longer just helping listeners find music. In many cases, it is deciding what discovery even means."

What Does the Future of OutKick Look Like Without Clay Travis

"In today's media landscape, audiences don't simply follow websites. They follow people. They invest in personalities, perspectives, and voices they trust."

What Radio Can Learn From the Global Journey of Brian Thomas’ Success

"Reinvention in our business is far from a detour. Instead, we should treat reinvention as part of our ongoing professional growth."

Recognizing Three of Radio’s Most Impactful Coaching Trees

"No one scales the mountain of success alone. Take time to thank those who helped you along the way."

New Jersey 101.5 Adds Levon Putney As News Anchor

The former WCBS anchor/reporter shared that he expects to begin his duties with New Jersey 101.5 after Thanksgiving.

Bonneville San Francisco’s Brian Figula Discusses An Industry In Transition

“If we could all kind of do that right now to each other and lift people up and just reply to emails. Reply and take 10 seconds and listen to that air check. 20 seconds, 30 seconds, and listen to these air checks."

Audacy Shuttering WCBS 880 Leads Barrett Media’s Top 5 News Radio Stories of 2024

2024 saw many ups -- like strong ratings during a wild election season -- and downs, including the end of a venerable news radio brand.

Aircheck: Scott Shannon 1989 Morning Drive At ‘Pirate Radio’ KQLZ Los Angeles

A good takeaway is how he tied station giveaways to the station's music and pop culture, which allowed those who did not want to call in to win to play along vicariously and be entertained.

What the Latest Layoffs Say About the Radio Industry’s Future (Or Lack Of It)

Tell someone you meet that you’re in radio and they’ll shrug and move on as if you told them you work the drive-thru at Culver’s.

Former WCBS 880 Anchor Brigitte Quinn Already Feels at Home at WICC

"The crew has been just amazing, so warm, so welcoming. It feels like home and I've only been here a week."

Former WCBS 880 Staffers Hold Tribute Special on YouTube

For nearly three hours, the former WCBS 880 employees discussed some of the more pressing topics in news media today, in addition to sharing their memories of both on-air and behind-the-scenes happenings at the New York station.

WCBS 880 Signs Off With Wayne Cabot Commentary After Nearly 6 Decades of Newsradio Format

"To paraphrase a CBS News legend, good night and good luck."

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Sevendust’s Lajon Witherspoon on 30 Years of Rock’s Most Underrated Band

"I think we were just able to paint this portrait of that in time, in real time."

The Digital Cul-de-Sac: How Algorithms Are Limiting Music Discovery

"The algorithm is no longer just helping listeners find music. In many cases, it is deciding what discovery even means."

What Does the Future of OutKick Look Like Without Clay Travis

"In today's media landscape, audiences don't simply follow websites. They follow people. They invest in personalities, perspectives, and voices they trust."

How Daniel Cormier Is Approaching Calling UFC Freedom 250 as a Landmark Moment for the Sport of MMA

"As a guy that's represented the country in wrestling and the things that I've done, I've always wanted to go to the White House. Now, I have an opportunity to do it. Plus, to do it with fighting and representing the UFC. That's crazy to me."