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September 3, 2019
Danno WolkoffThe stretch run of the political season is slightly less than a full year away, yet Talk radio is already chock full of overheated, high-decibel partisanship - and truth be told, it's been pretty much that way for years. Envision Networks Pres./CEO Danno Wolkoff has ...
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August 27, 2019
Kenny SmoovIt's never easy for an Urban station. Today, many of their artists - especially in Hip-Hop - are the streaming leaders, producing the most popular music on the air. At the same time, Top 40s are playing more of these artists more often. Good thing for the artists, of ...
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August 13, 2019
Jeff Thramann & Bill FreundIf there's any anchor that has brought down the consumers' perception of radio over the years, it's the all-too-common complaint of "too many commercials," as lengthy stop sets prompt scores of listeners to tune out. Clip Interactive believes it has a solution that ...
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August 6, 2019
Brian Volk-WeissComedy is an integral part of almost every radio morning show, be it phone gags, show prep bits, the "wacky co-hosts" or interviews with stand-up comics. Brian Volk-Weiss has made a successful career out of managing and/or producing stand-up comics, many of whom have ...
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July 23, 2019
John PetrocelliIn its never-ending effort to generate more revenue beyond the spot business, radio has ventured into the concert business as well as digital platforms and podcasting. Another promising avenue for potential revenue is livestreaming - and few in this industry have more ...
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July 16, 2019
Nio FernandezTropical Storm Barry hit shore last weekend, sparing New Orleans but drenching Southern states surrounding the Mississippi River. But that was just an appetizer for what promises to be another tumultuous hurricane season. Few people personally know better how to ...
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July 9, 2019
Bill HessIn a politically polarized environment, Talk radio never seems to run out of having something to argue or complain about. But as Cumulus Media VP/NewsTalk Bill Hess notes, there's a lot more to achieving success in the format than knowing your talking points. Here, he ...
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June 25, 2019
Colby ColbIn music, there are artists who seem to come out of the blue and achieve massive success, and then there are artists who spend years building their popularity over the course of a number of releases and constant touring. Colby Colb's radio career is more like the ...
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June 18, 2019
Jason FeltsWhat has Woodstock wrought? It's been 50 years and judging by the sheer numbers, music festivals have never been more plentiful. Coachella, Lollapalooza, Stagecoach, Bonnaroo, Rock On the Range, Riot Fest, Summerfest, Louder Than Life and most recently, a slew of EDM ...
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June 11, 2019
Jon LobaJon Loba has essentially spent upwards of 20 years with the same company - but that doesn't mean his career hasn't changed. What initially was Broken Bow Records became a Music Group, was then acquired by BMG ... and has seen the industry turn from a radio-and-record ...