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

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

Laid Off By Innovation? Use AI To Get Hired Faster

"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

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

"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."

WJR 760’s Ann Thomas Shares How Digital Has Expanded the Program Director Role

"How can I take what we're doing on the air and make sure it's seen on social media, on Facebook, on YouTube? It's been challenging. But honestly, it's been a lot of fun, too."

WJR 760 Launches ‘Founding Fathers Friday’ Ahead of America 250 Celebration

"As we approach the 250, we thought it'd be a good idea to go back and revisit and learn about the people that set this whole thing up."

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

"A total of 42 shows appeared on ballots submitted for voting consideration in the Major Market News/Talk Radio Morning Shows category."

WJR 760 Names Marie Osborne Director of Community Affairs & News

"She brings a powerful voice and a wealth of experience to this vital role, and I am pleased that she has accepted this new position.”

WJR 760 Adds The Denise Ilitch Show to Weekend Lineup

“All of us agree that the stories we explore on this show have the potential to inspire leadership in big and small ways, locally and nationally.”

WJR 760 Tabs Ryan Ermanni as New Afternoon Drive Host

"I am truly humbled to be associated with those legendary call letters."

How WJR 760 Host Paul W. Smith Convinced Ford to Keep AM Radio in New Models

"I said 'This is self-serving, but I'm going to say it anyway: Can I get you to keep AM radios in your vehicles?'"

What Radio Companies and Executives Can Learn From Why Guy Gordon Exited WJR 760

The message, if you haven't heard it yet, should be loud and clear: you no longer have the upper hand.

WJR 760 Host Guy Gordon Exits

Gordon had been morning host on the station since June 2023, replacing Paul W. Smith in the daypart.

Johnny Kane to Host Weekly ‘SportsCaster’s Open Mic’ Show on WJR 760AM

Johnny Kane will be hosting a new weekly sports talk show on WJR 760AM and SportsCaster.com that is designed to amplify new voices in...

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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."

Paul Finebaum Reflects on His Legacy in Receiving the Sports Media Lifetime Achievement Award

"I, somehow, have been able to survive and adapt. My career is full of different chapters. Every one of those chapters, I never really knew if I’d make it out of it."