Local radio like the Ticket is something no algorithm can deliver
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Published on March 17, 2026.
The article discusses the bankruptcy of Cumulus media, the owner of 394 radio stations, including Dallas's The Ticket and KTCK 1310 AM/96.7 FM, which has filed for bankruptcy protection. The company is dealing with declining revenue due to the increasing popularity of algorithm-driven streaming services. While the company has assured that there will be no changes to operations, this is difficult to reconcile with the fact that there is less money coming in. The article argues that local radio like the Ticket is something no algorithm can deliver. It also notes that the people who love these stations are devoted to their local life and invest in local news.
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