After Cory Booker Makes History, Here’s How Long News/Talk Radio Hosts Think They Could Stay On-Air

"I'll never forget my boss asking me 'So how long do you think you could just, you know, talk?'"

Outkick Host Dan Dakich Defends LeBron James Confronting Stephen A. Smith

"I see him, I confront him. That is the opposite of cowardly."

Woodward Communications Adds Four In Springfield IL

Woodward Communications has successfully closed on the purchase of four radio stations in Springfield, IL.

Joon Lee Launches YouTube Channel, Claims ‘Sports Media is Broken’

"The more that I watched, the more that I read, the more that I scrolled, the more that I felt like something was fundamentally broken in sports today."

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Flagstaff AZ Radio Personality Charged In Child Sex Sting

Arizona’s Family is reporting that Flagstaff, AZ radio personality Dace Zorn has been arrested on multiple charges of luring a minor for sexual exploitation.

Charles Barkley: ‘We All Lost’ With Stephen A. Smith, LeBron James Feud

"All the media lost, the fans lost and it was an ugly look for both of them."

Chuck Todd Releases First Episode of ‘The Chuck Toddcast’ with Hopes of Building Full Podcast Network

"There's nothing like working for yourself. The only fear is when I look in the mirror, and the only favor is to try to be honest."

Jacobs Media To Deliver The Results Of Techsurvey 2025

Jacobs Media is set to reveal the findings of Techsurvey 2025. The free webinar on Tuesday, April 15.

Adam Lefkoe: Charles Barkley Going on with Dan Patrick Causes ‘Chill That Goes Through the Halls of TNT’

"Do you have a little node in the back of his brain where you get him to say anything?"

Rock & Roll Is Back And A Force For Radio And Advertising

Rock continues to be a dominant genre in physical album sales, trailing only Jazz and World Music on the ranker.

Meet The Podcasters: Andrew Samson, The Volume

"Once you understand that a successful podcast benefits from being in the moment, talking about what's happening now just like they do in sports; then you can use those same strategies successfully."

After Midnight’s Granger Smith And His Road To Radio

It's tough to pick a starting point when talking to Smith, but I decided to start in 2016 when he had a number-one song and was touring the country.

Columns

Why the Next Generation of Television News Journalists Needs to Be at the Forefront of Every Manager’s Mindset

I will be writing about the press and how it covers politics in these difficult times. With young journalists always on my mind.

Eric Edholm is Making the Mock Draft More Genuine

"Edholm does his research and homework as well as anyone, but he also seems to have some fun with the genre."

Building Lasting Client Relationships: Take Them Out to the Ballgame

Clients are more likely to do business with someone they know, like, and trust.

Why the Trend of Television News Layoffs Is Only Just Beginning

This isn't NASA-style rocket science. Losing talented journalists with decades of experience and insight hurts newsgathering across the board.

What Sports Radio Can Learn From Jon Gruden

"It continues to baffle me how hard it is for sports radio stations to figure out that the best form of advertising your brand is through your listeners."

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Radio & Podcasts

After Cory Booker Makes History, Here’s How Long News/Talk Radio Hosts Think They Could Stay On-Air

"I'll never forget my boss asking me 'So how long do you think you could just, you know, talk?'"

Outkick Host Dan Dakich Defends LeBron James Confronting Stephen A. Smith

"I see him, I confront him. That is the opposite of cowardly."

Joon Lee Launches YouTube Channel, Claims ‘Sports Media is Broken’

"The more that I watched, the more that I read, the more that I scrolled, the more that I felt like something was fundamentally broken in sports today."

Flagstaff AZ Radio Personality Charged In Child Sex Sting

Arizona’s Family is reporting that Flagstaff, AZ radio personality Dace Zorn has been arrested on multiple charges of luring a minor for sexual exploitation.

Charles Barkley: ‘We All Lost’ With Stephen A. Smith, LeBron James Feud

"All the media lost, the fans lost and it was an ugly look for both of them."

Adam Lefkoe: Charles Barkley Going on with Dan Patrick Causes ‘Chill That Goes Through the Halls of TNT’

"Do you have a little node in the back of his brain where you get him to say anything?"

Kevin Ryder Returns To KROQ Los Angeles For Afternoons

Ryder launched his career at KROQ on January 2, 1990, partnering with Gene “Bean” Baxter on “The Kevin & Bean Show.”

Bill Cunningham: New 700 WLW Morning Host Will Replace Mike McConnell Beginning Monday

"Choices are many but one will be selected to walk in the shoes of Jim Scott and Mike McConnell."

Soft Oldies MeTV Music 95.7 Launches In Lafayette IN

After 12 years in the Country format, WYCM Lafayette, IN, has flipped to Soft Oldies as MeTV Music 95.7.”

Bilingual AC 105.7 Maxima Launches In Las Vegas

Beasley Las Vegas flipped Urban AC Jammin’ 105.7 to Bilingual AC 105.7 Maxima “Para Nosotros,” which translates to “For Us.”

93.3 FLZ Tampa To Offer ‘The Great Easter Potato Hunt’

The station and the city will also join forces to offer “Spud Search,” where children can participate in a grand-scale potato hunt with special golden potatoes redeemable for prizes.

WTOP Launches Podcast Centered on Local Entrepreneurs

“With this endeavor we’re raising the profile of entrepreneurship in D.C. by connecting the local people and stories that make up the heart of D.C.’s thriving business community..."
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Television & Streaming

Chuck Todd Releases First Episode of ‘The Chuck Toddcast’ with Hopes of Building Full Podcast Network

"There's nothing like working for yourself. The only fear is when I look in the mirror, and the only favor is to try to be honest."

TNT Sports Adds Andre Agassi To French Open Coverage: Report

"Agassi, a one-time French Open winner in 1999, has worked on a very limited basis in television since his retirement from the sport following the 2006 US Open."

Sam Rosen, John Davidson to Reunite for Rangers-Flyers on TNT

"Davidson worked alongside Rosen on the call of New York Rangers games from 1986 until 2006."

ESPN Platforms Average 2.9 Million Viewers for NCAA WCBB Elite 8

Through the regional semifinals round of the tournament, ESPN is averaging 967,000 viewers for its game presentations.

UFL Opening Weekend Viewership Down Significantly From Inaugural Season

"Saturday and Sunday’s contests also struggled, as all games averaged below 600,000 viewers."

Nick Nickson to Be Honored by Los Angeles Kings in Pregame Ceremony Ahead of Retirement

The ceremony will be hosted by Patrick O’Neal of FanDuel Sports Network West and will take place ahead of puck drop of Kings-Jets.

Steve Kornacki Departs MSNBC, Will Remain with NBC News as Cable Channel Spun Off

Steve Kornacki has been a pivotal player in election coverage for MSNBC in recent years.

YES Network Chairman Randy Levine Thankful For Comcast Deal

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MSNBC Adds Antonia Hylton, Elise Jordan to Cast of Primetime Edition of ‘The Weekend’

"It’s an honor to join this show and be at the table, shaping the conversation and asking the important and hard questions.”

March Madness Viewership Flat As All Top Seeds Advance To Final Four

"Overall, the men’s tournament is up 3% compared to the same time period of the 2023 tournament."

Peter Schrager Joins ESPN Under Multiyear Agreement

"Peter will have an instant impact at ESPN combining his charismatic style and deep knowledge of the NFL."
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Woodward Communications Adds Four In Springfield IL

Woodward Communications has successfully closed on the purchase of four radio stations in Springfield, IL.

Jacobs Media To Deliver The Results Of Techsurvey 2025

Jacobs Media is set to reveal the findings of Techsurvey 2025. The free webinar on Tuesday, April 15.

UFC Announces Meta As Official Fan Technology Company

“I love this sport, and I’m looking forward to working with UFC to let fans experience it in new ways,”

Triton Digital to Add Survey-Based Listener Rankings to U.S. Podcast Ranker

"We are enriching the podcast information available to advertisers so they can feel confident in reaching their target audiences.” 

iHeartMedia Names Jennifer Stocker Nebraska-Iowa Area President

In her new position, she will oversee the markets in Omaha, Des Moines, Sioux City, Davenport, Ogallala, and Cedar Rapids.

Audacy Announces Audacy Creator Lab For Podcasters

Audacy today announced the launch of the Audacy Creator Lab, an initiative designed to support podcast creators and deliver advertising opportunities at scale.

The Daily Wire Begins Round of Layoffs

"This decision was based on business needs and operational efficiencies."

Quu Unveils 2025 In-Vehicle Visuals Report

The biggest downturn studied by Quu was the dedicated "radio" button in models.

NBC Olympics Tabs Betsy Riley Senior Vice President and Coordinating Producer

"Betsy is a terrific leader and innovator whose creativity will be vital as we continue to build off the success of Paris."

Political Advertising Hits Nearly $150 Million During First Quarter, New AdImpact Data Shows

The Wisconsin Supreme Court race is poised to be the most expensive state supreme court race ever, with already nearly $70 million spent and reserved.

Leah Reis-Dennis Upped To Audacy Head Of Podcasts

Reis-Dennis joined Audacy in 2022 and was most recently Vice President of Podcast Content Strategy and Business Development.

Hubbard Radio Announces Creation of Gamut Podcast Network

“It's exciting to see us take the next step in our podcast evolution.”
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