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Could Canada’s Radio Diary Replacement Be the Future of US Radio Ratings?

PPM didn’t make sense financially in smaller Canadian markets, which remained reliant on a diary-based system. Numeris and its stakeholders recognized that the industry required a system that more accurately reflects how Canadians engage with radio today, while reducing volatility and improving consistency across markets.

Chuck Damico: Country Radio Has an Energy That Rock Lost

"A lot of other businesses ... could probably learn a lot from how the country radio and country music community operates and supports each other."

Inventory Isn’t Innovation: Radio’s Revenue Problem

"Digital doesn’t simply mean stopsets, logos on graphics or disjointed naming rights on anything reaching a stream or screen."

How Grant McHill Built 101 KXL’s Marconi Radio Awards Submission

"We’re excited and honored. It’s a culmination of 99 years of serving Portland, and to be honored this year, we’re beyond excited and grateful and can’t wait to see what happens on Tuesday.”
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Sports

Monday Night Football Viewership Hits Record Five-Week Start in ESPN Era

"Monday Night Football is averaging 19.3 million viewers through five weeks."

OutKick Digital Posts Strong Growth For Third Quarter 2026

"OutKick’s quarterly numbers reflect the platform's continued growth and influence across sports and culture."

NFL Viewership At Strongest Point Ever Through Five Weeks

"Games are averaging 18.8 million viewers, up 1% from the same point last year."

Linda Cohn, Craig Carton and Rob Parker Split Over Troy Aikman’s ESPN Future

"For ESPN, the situation creates an awkward backdrop for its first Super Bowl in February."

National Lacrosse League Signs New Streaming Deal With FloSports Over ESPN

"Adding the league to the FloSports portfolio gives us the opportunity to launch a much-needed destination for the sport."

FOX Sports’ Brad Zager: “We Want Greg Olsen Here For A Long Time”

"We want Greg here for a long time. We are ready to pick up those conversations whenever they are ready."

Vanessa Richardson Exits Space City Home Network for Expanded Role at ESPN

"Thank you to everyone I worked with, especially my broadcast partners Craig and Ryan, John and Jim, and the MANY brilliant folks behind the scenes at SCHN."

WNBA Playoff Viewership Soars to All-Time High on ESPN

"ESPN networks averaged 1.4M viewers across eight games through the semifinals, up 23% from last year."

News

CBS News Supreme Court Reporter Jan Crawford Apologizes For Abdul El-Sayed Post

“I deleted that tweet because it was a violation of CBS News standards.”

Katie Zacharia Transitioning Away From Role as White House Press Secretary

Less than a day before reports of her departure, Zacharia appeared on Hannity, where the Fox News host questioned whether she was suited for the job.

CBS News, Fox News Digital Top Unique Visitors List During 2026’s 3rd Quarter

According to Comscore, Fox News Digital generated 4.6 billion multiplatform views and 10 billion multiplatform minutes during the quarter.

Sean Hannity Grills White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia on Lawyer Claims

"CNN, NewsNation and Megyn Kelly weighed in too on Zacharia's admission that she never passed the bar exam."

Jason Hammer Inks Contract Extension with 93 WIBC

"I’m really happy with the outcome here."

CNN Strikes AI Partnership with Google

"Google’s innovation with generative AI has changed how people discover information and content, and now those tools will help us explore new ways to discover and engage audiences.”

David Yadgaroff Inducted Into KYW Newsradio Hall of Fame

"He has been a tremendous advocate for KYW, its journalists and its role in this community. This honor is a fitting recognition of a career defined by leadership, mentorship and an unwavering belief in the power of local radio.”
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Music

The Kid Mero, Kaz, Peter Rosenberg Blast HOT 97 Management

"MediaCo, the station's owners have not yet publicly addressed the remarks."

Weezer to Receive Legend of Live Award at 2026 Billboard Live Music Summit

For Weezer, this celebrates over three decades of touring, maintaining a massive cross-generational fan base, and consistently selling out shows since emerging in the 1990s.

YouTube Music Starts Labeling AI Songs

"Our goal is to make it as easy as possible for viewers and listeners to have the right information and clarity when it comes to the music they listen to."

Sabrina From Queens Talks Mornings, Social Media and Life On-Air

“We pride ourselves in being the same people on the air that we are off the air.”

UMG Layoffs Hit MCA Nashville Leadership, Promotion Staff

"We are deeply grateful for the contributions of the people leaving us."

The Bret Mega Show to Split Hosts Between Two Cities

The split allows The Bret Mega Show to maintain a presence in St. Louis while relocating two of its hosts.

103.1 The Wolf Adds DJ Deerock to Weekend Lineup

"I'm excited to bring my passion for music to The Wolf and help bring music to the masses!"

iHeartRadio ALTer EGO 2027 Lineup Announced for January 16 at the Kia Forum

"Evanescence, The Offspring, Death Cab for Cutie, and Modest Mouse are among artists performing, and Billy Corgan will give a special performance."

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Business

Cumulus Emerges From Chapter 11 Bankruptcy After Completing Restructuring

The company has also appointed a new Board of Directors as it transitions to private ownership. However, its existing management team will remain in place.

NAB Executive Rick Kaplan to Exit At End of Year

"I am enormously proud of what we have accomplished together, but what I will value most are the relationships I have built and the opportunity to work alongside such extraordinarily talented and dedicated colleagues.”

Nielsen: Radio Reaches 92% of U.S. Adults Every Month

"Nielsen's global benchmarks show radio returning $2 for every dollar spent."

Netflix Chief Content Officer Bela Bajaria Departing Company After 10 Ten Years

"I want to thank Bela for a decade of dedication, innovation, creativity and leadership. She led enormous changes at Netflix."

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