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(By Jon Quick) One of the great powers of radio is still its ability to be more locally focused than any other medium. Many would also agree that the more radio becomes just another music box with nondescript announcers and the lack of any differentiation, the more radio’s relevance will fade. Others might say that’s already happening. Here's my article called..."What we Can Learn From America's Small Market Treasures."

With Howard Stern making the rounds to promote his book (and telling everyone he regrets how he behaved during his popular radio years), and Bubba losing his last Florida radio affiliate, it got us wondering -- what happened to radio's shock jock format?

It started as a Rock station in 1971 and, eventually turning Top 40, became one of the most popular radio stations in New York City. Three weeks from tomorrow, after nearly 50 years of delivering music and memories to listeners and fans in the largest market in the country, WPLJ will go off the air.

What happened in San Diego is a great case study in how the world has changed since social media became the part of everyone's life. Not too long ago a GM and PD would be elated when a jock devised a plan to "create buzz" that had everyone in the community talking about the station. One particular incident comes to mind right away. It took place on July 12, 1979.

(By Paige Nienaber) There are moments in life when you will always remember where you were and how you heard about it. One of radio’s NO-COST strengths has always been to react quickly and decisively when something suddenly occurs.

(By Paige Nienaber) I’ve written before about my job title when I was at Kiss 102 in Charlotte. I was the Director Of Fun ‘N Games. Someone asked me what the difference was between a game and a contest.

Saga Communications’ Jonesboro Radio Group in Arkansas has appointed Tim Goodrich as the new Program Director for 104.9 The Fox (KDXY). Known on-air as Skeeter Nash, Goodrich will also return to afternoons on the station, a slot he held from 2003 to 2012.

Possibly radio's defining issue of 2023, AM radio was at the forefront of the final day of NAB Show New York with two panels covering the band, the continued fight for its place in the car, strategies for successful AM programming, and its technological future.

(By Charese Fruge') JoJamie Hahr is the EVP of BMG Nashville. She currently oversees all day-to-day operations with each department for all artists and projects for the company. Like many on the record side of the business, the passion for it started with radio.

(By Jeff McHugh) FOX Sports commentator Carli Lloyd kicked a hornets' nest talking openly about her former teammates on the US Women’s National Team in the World Cup. Here are guidelines to consider as you begin giving the world a piece of your mind.