Pete Mundo

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Pete Mundo is a weekly columnist for Barrett Media, and the Vice President of News/Talk for Cumulus Media, while also hosting "Mundo in the Morning" and programming KCMO Talk Radio in Kansas City. Previously, he was a fill-in host nationally on FOX News Radio and CBS Sports Radio, while anchoring for WFAN, WCBS News Radio 880, and Bloomberg Radio. He’s also the owner of the Big 12-focused digital media outlet Heartland College Sports. To interact, find him on X @PeteMundo.

How Dan Patrick Turned a Canceled Interview Into Compelling Radio

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It was the nuance of his approach that made it a home run. This was not a "rip the guest who didn't show" moment.

3 Must-Watch Barrett Media Audio Summit Panels For Non-Attendees

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I could write another 10 takeaways, but hopefully this gives you the incentive to start diving in and watching on YouTube.

Why Younger Audiences Crave Local Radio More Than Older Listeners

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Does this mean you can go back to doing radio like it's 1996 instead of 2026? Of course not.

How Local Talk Radio Hosts Can Own the Iran Deal Story

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You're the person posted up at the corner of the bar having the real conversations. This isn't about being pro- or anti-any administration. It's about sounding like a real person, not a press briefing.

Why the 2026 NBA Finals Matter to Every Radio Format, Not Just Sports

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It's a story that has far exceeded the bounds of a great sports moment.
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Strong Digital Performance Helps Townsquare Media Finish Q2 Nearly Flat

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"Our Digital businesses represented 57% of Townsquare’s net revenue and 59% of Segment Profit in the first six months of the year."

Cumulus, Audacy, iHeartMedia Share A Common Investment Problem for Radio’s Future

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"Every layoff may improve the balance sheet for a quarter, but it also chips away at the product listeners fell in love with. You want to make a guaranteed human campaign count? Invest in more humans than cut costs for new technology or another podcast to purchase for your platform."

Why Adam Schein Keeps Sports Radio as the Centerpiece of an Expanding Career Beyond SiriusXM

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"Everything always revolves around the radio show. That’s the only way it works for me. I’ve always been loyal to SiriusXM, and they’ve been incredible to me."

Kidd Kraddick’s Morning Show Legacy Inspires Industry Today

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"Yes, Kidd was talented. However, he was also one of the hardest working, most obsessed with relevance and caring people I have ever met. "