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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."

The Path of Rob Roberts’ Lifetime Love Affair With Radio Strives On

"I still think I have the greatest job in the world. My friends can’t believe I get paid to do what I do"

WLS-AM 890 Inks Deal to Air Fox News Audio Programming

"Fox News is a perfect fit for WLS-AM audiences."

WLS-AM 890 Inks Ray Stevens to Contract Extension

"Excited to continue doing wake-ups in my hometown of Chicago. I love that WLS management always supports my wild ideas."

How Ray Stevens Hit the Streets of Chicago to Grow Ratings and Revenue for WLS-AM 890

"That's an important element in a day and age when marketing dollars aren't so readily available."

Former WLS-AM 890 News Reporter Jim Johnson Dies

Johnson spent nearly five decades working for the Chicago news/talk station.

For Ray Stevens, It’s Time to Focus All of His Energy on WLS-AM 890

"I loved my time at KCMO. I will miss the very loyal listeners ... It's time to make WLS great again!"

WLS-AM 890 News Anchor Bret Gogoel Departs Amid Cumulus Media Layoffs

"Though I want to be mad, I'm more thankful to the station for giving me my start in the industry nearly 8 years ago."

Radio Remembers DJ Station Owner And Friend J.J. Jeffrey

Jeffrey is remembered for his time on air in Boston and at classic Top 40 stations WFIL, Philadelphia, and WLS, Chicago.

‘Third Annual WLS/WCFL Rewound’ Set For Labor Day Weekend

This year's show heard exclusively on RewoundRadio.com, will feature airchecks not previously heard, as well as episodes of “Animal Stories” and “Chickenman.”

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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."