The industry has just lost another industry icon and pioneer with the passing of Dick Griffey.

When I station has syndicated shows, voice-tracking or "Premium Choice"what happens to the live contests? Is it fair to the listeners or local programmer?

Is it fair to blame syndication and voice-tracking for the loss of jobs in urban radio? Probably not.
Any thiing that allows companies to save money and stay in business they will justify.

Yes. A recommendation from a friend has always been more powerful than any other form of advertising. Now word of mouth extends to social networking, discussion boards and web sites, as well as texting, in addition to traditional forms.

Why is PPM's cume higher than with the diary?Because of inadvertant listening, but it doesn't cntribute as many quarter-hours.

Should "Tiger Talk" be part of this weekend's show prep? Or should it be left strictly to the news and sports shows?

How can urban radio best brdge the gap that exists with the younger, future listener base? By delivering a total lifestyle on-line, through podcasts and by having a strong local brand.

When an industry declines budget cuts are necessary and in a recession you can't have decllning revenues without having expense adjustments. Until we start seeing month month improvments, you're going to continue to see expense adjustments. On the other side, I say everything in moderation. Strike a...

Add weeks are now being replaced by "empahasis weeks," as the barometer for a record's initial success. Occasionally, some lables don't care while others do. Since most stations want to keep a good working rapport with the labels and it's a speficic record that is going to be added anyhway, they try...

PPM could be a "game changer" because it's passive measurement and a listener just lingering a few minutesa around a radio with no intention of listening can generate quarter hours.