Author: Jim Hampton
Rick Sklar: Architect of the WABC Sound & The Rise of Top-40 Radio
Rick Sklar stands as one of the most innovative and influential figure [...]
MK’s PPM Ratings Recaps – September 2025
MK’s September 2025 PPM Ratings Recaps
Shown here are my takeaways f [...]
MK’s PPM Ratings Recaps – August 2025
Shown here are my takeaways from all 48 PPM-measured markets, based on [...]
Jay Thomas: The Irreverent Voice of Radio and Television
Jay Thomas was a broadcaster who never fit into neat categories. He wa [...]
Bud Miller: The Newsman Who Gave WLS Its Credibility
When Chicagoans think back on the glory days of WLS-AM 890, the boomin [...]
MK’s PPM Ratings Recaps – July 2025
Shown here are my takeaways from all 48 PPM-measured markets, based on [...]
WLS Unwound: Remembering the Music Radio Days
Before streaming and syndication, before playlists replaced personalit [...]
Ozzy Osbourne, Prince of Darkness and Heavy Metal Pioneer. 1948 – 2025
Ozzy Osbourne, the legendary frontman of Black Sabbath, trailblazing s [...]
‘For Radio Geeks Only’ with John Landecker & Bob Sirott
John Landecker and Bob Sirott Reunite on WGN to Talk WLS and Chicago R [...]
MK’s PPM Ratings Recaps – June 2025
Shown here are my takeaways based on Nielsen Audio’s 6+ total week sta [...]