We tell stories. We talk about statistics. And in 1978, we added an element of the show that gave it its heartbeat: the long distance dedication.
Casey Kasem

But otherwise, music is about a beat and a message.
Casey Kasem

Interestingly, songs used to be short, then they became longer, and now they're getting shorter.
Casey Kasem

I had also done a little disc jockeying.
Casey Kasem

Basically, radio hasn't changed over the years.
Casey Kasem

Despite all the technical improvements, it still boils down to a man or a woman and a microphone, playing music, sharing stories, talking about issues - communicating with an audience.
Casey Kasem

That something extra, I believe, is a certain humanity that comes from upbeat and positive human interest letters and success stories. Advertisers like to be associated with those qualities.
Casey Kasem

As you know, in the past several years, month after month, radio has increased its revenues - some of it even coming from Dot-Com advertisers. So, radio is a survivor.
Casey Kasem