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Sports Radio Legends Built the Format, They Shouldn’t Be the Ones Burying It
"Legacy isn’t only defined by what you did behind the microphone. It’s also defined by how you speak about the institution after you step away from it."
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Why I’m Returning to the Country Radio Seminar in Nashville
"Country radio and the country music industry operate like a family more than a collection of competing businesses."
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What Those Who Knew Uncle Joe Benson Best Learned From a Classic Rock Legend
"The biggest impact on me was his relationship with the audience. Joe helped me understand that to really know your listeners, you needed to become their friend, because that is who you are talking to every day."
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The Case for Killing the FCC — And What It Would Mean for Radio
After reading this column, some group may want to head down to L Street, Northeast, in Washington, DC, carrying their "Abolish the FCC" signs!
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Brendan Carr is Auditioning for a Conservative Cable News Job While Running the FCC
Carr isn't nearly as interested in running the FCC as he is in creating headlines and attention for himself.
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The Two Nielsen Numbers That Should Be Running Radio (But Aren’t)
Both metrics have value, and it's easy to see why they can cause sleepless nights — or even celebrations at the pub.
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The NFL Offseason Is the Most Powerful Content Machine in Sports
"No 'See You in September' marquee, graceful bow, or running of the credits. The NFL doesn't do farewell tours. It does program cycles."
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The NFL Owning Thanksgiving Eve Isn’t Greedy, It’s Smart Business
"Roger Goodell isn’t apologizing for wanting more — more games, more viewers, more revenue, more reach. Because as long as fans keep showing up, turning on the television, clicking the stream, and arguing about every call online, the NFL has no reason to slow down."
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The Emotions of the Economy Is Why Personal Perspective Matters
"Markets measure performance while the rest of us measure security. Unfortunately, the two do not always appear to align very well.
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Radio’s Reach Is Real — Here’s How Not to Waste It
This data doesn't mean we can take our foot off the pedal when it comes to expanding our brand across various digital platforms.
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Are Podcasters Creating Too Much Content?
Consistency is one of the golden rules of podcasting. Don't argue with that — it's true and it matters. But consistency means honoring the schedule you set, not chasing someone else's output pace.