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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."

Howard Deneroff Named Director of Hall of Excellence at Fontainebleau Las Vegas

"Deneroff, who joined Fontainebleau Las Vegas in April 2025, will lead all facets of the museum’s operations, including strategic planning, staff leadership, curation, and event execution."

Kincaid & Dallas Suceed By Being ‘Funny Entertaining And Relevant’

I think funny, entertaining and relevant is always going to be a good option for a morning show.” - J.J.. Kincaid

2025 BSM Summit Presented by Point to Point Marketing: Day 1 Recap

Key takeaways from this year's sessions and speakers from day one of the Barrett Media Sports Summit

How Fox News Radio Host Guy Benson Built His Audience in One of News/Talk Radio’s Most Competitive Timeslots

"Just in terms of emails, social media interaction, messages, and calls, you can definitely tell that a lot of people, for the first time, are getting their ears on this show."

David Felker Exits Westwood One Amid Downsizing

Over the years, Felker’s time with the networks included Transtar, UniStar, Dial Global, and Westwood One ownership.

Syndicated Host Rowdy Yates Was Born To Be In Radio

"I'm a second-generation radio guy who grew up in Texas. My father was Joe Holstead. He was known as the Dean of Texas Radio News, primarily a top 40 news guy,” said Yates.

Groovy 106.3 Debuts In Oxnard/Ventura CA

The move follows the cancellation of seven of Westwood One’s 24/7 formats, including the “Hits Now” Top 40 format, which the station had been carrying.

Carl Russo To Retire At Classic Rocker 97 Rock Buffalo

Russo joined the station and PM drive in 1998. He shared the news of his retirement on social media.

Cumulus Makes Format Changes Ahead Of Westwood One Changes

Cumulus Media is flipping station programming ahead of the discontinuation of the seven Westwood One formats.

Backstage Country’s Elaina Smith: Ask For Forgiveness, Not Permission

“I may have gotten in a little trouble in the beginning, but it was one of those ‘ask for forgiveness, not permission’ situations that actually turned out great,” she says.

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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."