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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."

WGN Radio Hosts Bob Sirott, John Landecker to Unite For One-Hour Show

The two will reminisce about their time working together from 1973 to 1980 as music DJs in the Windy City.

Former WGN Radio Program Director Lorna Gladstone Dies

Gladstone led the programming efforts of the venerable Chicago news/talk station from 1986 to 1991 after previously serving as an Executive Producer at the station.

2025 BNM Summit Welcomes Chris Berry, Mary Sandberg Boyle, Ken Charles, and Drew Anderssen

"The 2025 BSM Summit takes place on September 3-4, 2025 in New York City at the Ailey Theater. Tickets are discounted until June 30th to $224.99 for media professionals."

Steve Bertrand Marks 40th Anniversary at WGN Radio

“I’m so grateful. And lucky."

WGN Radio to Add Richard Roeper for Weekly Appearance with Bob Sirott

“Bob was instrumental in launching my TV career back in the day, and I look forward to this new collaboration.”

The Interview: Lisa Dent, WGN Radio

How do you go about interviewing one of the more polarizing figures in American politics? Lisa Dent did it recently, so let's check in to see how it went.

WGN Radio Contributor Walter Jacobson Announces Retirement

Since 2014, Jacobson has shared two-minute commentaries called Walter Jacobson's Perspective, covering local politics and news.

Bob Sirott Values the Freedom Working at WGN Radio Provides

"Nobody's telling you what to talk about and how to talk about it."

WGN Radio Inks Bob Sirott to Contract Extension

“Management has given me a terrific on-air and behind-the-scenes team, plus freedom to do whatever I want.”

The Interview: Bob Sirott on WGN Radio

Just because I didn't expect this outcome doesn't mean it was bad. And I always say "Different isn't bad. It's just different."

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"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."