Mason's Observations

Next week, I’ll be in Minneapolis for the 46th and final Conclave. Events like this are always important opportunities to...

Liveline just launched this week in market #11 on Seattle’s legendary KQMV (Movin’ 92.5). In one of Top 40’s fiercest...

One of the biggest movies of the year is Spider Man: Brand New Day. It's been out for less than a month...

I left Morning Show Boot Camp in Cleveland feeling good about radio. Two people in particular were responsible for that:...

I've been in this business long enough to have watched every trend come and go. New formats, new consultants, new...

Today, hundreds of radio people are making their way to Cleveland for Morning Show Boot Camp, now in its 38th...

Current music is in a weak period.  There is little movement at the top of the charts where the big...

For years, we’ve heard the same concerns about radio. The endless criticism, predictions of doom, and explanations for what’s wrong...

In this column, we always speak freely about the songs that are doing well for Liveline and those that aren't....

In 2024, Deadpool & Wolverine became a worldwide box office smash. It also reignited the popularity of NSYNC's biggest hit,...

Two years ago, during a moment of early summer optimism for CHR radio and pop music, the streaming hits, radio...

Three songs from Olivia Rodrigo's new album made the Liveline Top 20 this week, which is something very few artists...