# Why Bob Pittman Won't Let AI Touch the Mic

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Podcast: [The Local Marketing Trends Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-local-marketing-trends-podcast-1179911)
Published: 2025-12-15T15:24:37+00:00
Episode link: https://borrellassociates.com/podcast
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## Resource

From lessons learned at MTV and AOL to what genuinely keeps him up at night as CEO of iHeart, this interview with Bob Pittman offers a rare, straight-talk look at the future of radio, audio, and media leadership from one of the industry’s most influential figures. Corey & Gordon weigh in on the notion that, in a world focused on AI, this CEO sees more value focusing on humans. Stay in the loop with all things Borrell when you join our Research Alert Lists. As always, thank you for listening. If you like the episode, leave us a review! Want to join the conversation? Share your comments at borrellassociates.com/podcast.

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