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Ben and Skin Talk About Building Radio Shows and Beyond

"We like to make fun of tropes like Sports Talk shows that pair two guys from two different cities together. We exaggerate the characters so one is some meathead who played sports but doesn't know what he's doing and the other is super announcer-y."

Why Teenagers Ignore Radio But Love Music

"Is that the perfect hour on your station? No. On any station? No. But it was the perfect hour for them."

20 Brands in 20 Days: Andre Yancey: 94.7 The Block, NYC & 102 JAMS, San Francisco

"There's a time where, whether it was a hip hop, rock song, or even country, people would say that's my jam, and I want to bring the essence of that back,"

Why ESPN Should Make Its 2 p.m. Hour a Year-Round Football Destination

"ESPN has the talent, the access and the rights to own that conversation every day. Rather than treating the 2 p.m. hour as a seasonal football play, the network should turn it into a year-round destination for football fans."

Longtime Media Industry Executive Bill Freund Passes Away

Freund worked as a senior executive at Katz Media, Triton Digital, and Westwood One, among other entrepreneurial ventures.

The Lesson Dan Bongino Taught News/Talk Radio Leaders The Hard Way

Bongino’s exit will create ratings and revenue headwinds for many in our industry. If you are hiring a new host, are they there for themselves or for the station?

Westwood One Tabs Vince Coglianese to Replace Dan Bongino in National Lineup

Westwood One has made it's decision: WMAL host Vince Coglianese will join its national lineup to fill the hole vacated by Dan Bongino. The VINCE...

8 Candidates Most Likely to Replace Dan Bongino in the Lineup at Westwood One

After speaking with industry sources, we've identified the following eight candidates as the most likely options to replace The Dan Bongino Show in the Westwood One lineup of offerings.

Westwood One Deserves the Benefit of the Doubt

"It's fair for local stations to ask questions about Westwood One and their future direction yet equally necessary to remind them that good partners deserve a chance to present a plan to keep business strong."

Cumulus Media CEO Mary Berner: Exit of Dan Bongino ‘Will Be An Additional Headwind’

“In the meantime, we are working on programming to fill the void."

Bruce Scott Joins ‘Go Country 105’ KKGO Los Angeles For Mornings

Scott, who had previous stops at Bay Country 94.5-92.1 San Jose and KOST Los Angeles, follows Tim Hurley, who left the station at the end of January.

The Radio Industry is Conflicted On Whether Westwood One is Still Committed to News/Talk Radio Format

"The commitment to providing top-of-the-line news and talk radio content remains and will always be there, I think."

What News/Talk Radio Hosts Should Copy From Dan Bongino As He Exits Westwood One

Bongino isn't a "classically trained" radio host. And yet, he grew to become one of the best in the business. Here's how.

Dan Bongino Announces Plans for New Media Company, Guest Host for Show After Joining FBI

"It's going to be divorce for me, but we're setting the foundation for something that'll last. We'll have some big announcements coming soon."

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Why Teenagers Ignore Radio But Love Music

"Is that the perfect hour on your station? No. On any station? No. But it was the perfect hour for them."

20 Brands in 20 Days: Andre Yancey: 94.7 The Block, NYC & 102 JAMS, San Francisco

"There's a time where, whether it was a hip hop, rock song, or even country, people would say that's my jam, and I want to bring the essence of that back,"

Why ESPN Should Make Its 2 p.m. Hour a Year-Round Football Destination

"ESPN has the talent, the access and the rights to own that conversation every day. Rather than treating the 2 p.m. hour as a seasonal football play, the network should turn it into a year-round destination for football fans."

Could Christmas 2026 Be The Greatest Day In American Sports History

"Christmas 2026 feels different. It's not just one game or one moment. It's an entire day built around sports."