How iHeartMedia’s Radio Monetization Issue Has Become Bob Pittman’s Broken Record

"If the CEO of the country’s largest radio broadcaster has spent more than a decade telling investors that the company knows exactly what is wrong, then the natural question becomes: What has been done to actually fix it?"

20 Brands in 20 Days: Allan Lamberti, WPLR, New Haven

"I think our listeners allow us to take chances now and then as long as it fits the attitude and the legacy and the brand of the station."

Why Parker Hillis Feels the Time Was Right for To Rebrand SportsRadio 610 To 95.7 The Fan

"I truly believe we have what it takes to be a number one station in men and adults... There’s a lot of buzz and we couldn’t be doing this at a better time."

What News/Talk Radio Has to Do to Compete With Low Podcasting Spot Loads

If AM/FM radio wants to hold its ground, the programming has to earn every one of those extra ad minutes.

Radio Talent Help: Responding Matters More Than You

"Culture and community are not just built on stage at industry conventions. Instead, they are built in the everyday moments when nobody is watching."

How Larry Mendte Found His Voice in Talk Radio on 710 WOR

"Talk radio is in almost every way much freer than any of the television I did, [because] it's building a story. We're doing a commentary live on the air. Everything else I've been able to do, except for the live shots I did, I've been able to craft it. The crafting is immediate."

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97.1 The Ticket’s Mike Valenti: J.J. Watt “Has The Personality Of A Brick”

"John Madden didn't cure cancer; he was just entertaining."

Jason Benetti Reportedly Set To Call NBA Games For NBC Sports This Season

"Benetti became NBC's lead Sunday Night Baseball voice this year while remaining the Detroit Tigers' play-by-play announcer."

JJ Hale Joins Seven Mountains Media as Programming Manager

"He leads programming operations across Seven Mountains Media's six-station Parkersburg-Marietta cluster."

Cincinnati Bengals Expand On Programming Partnerships With FOX19, iHeartMedia

"FOX19 Sports Director Joe Danneman and iHeartMedia host Tony Pike join the broadcast lineup. Danneman becomes a Preseason TV Network sideline reporter and co-hosts the Pep Rally radio show. Pike adds a second radio analyst role and co-hosts the Bengals Line show."

WEEI’s Ted Johnson Criticizes Barstool Sports, Podcasters: “You Can’t Do This Job I’m Doing Right Now”

"People that work for Barstool, they can't do real journalism. You know what? They defend the teams and they crap on everybody that's critical. The real journalists that actually have objective opinions."

Orlando Magic Announce Over-The-Air Broadcast Agreement With COX Media

"We are excited for this partnership which will make Magic basketball even more accessible to fans throughout Central Florida."

Saga Communications Reports 6.5% Revenue Decrease During 2026’s 2nd Quarter

Operating expenses increased 5.4% during the quarter.

ESPN Announces Weekly Program Featuring Bussin’ With the Boys, Josh Pate

"Everyone sat down around the camp fire and realized we all love this. We all want more of it. Let’s work it out, and we’re in the process of doing that right now. Those are the people that I want to be in business with for a long time."

David Gaines, Simon Rose Exit KFRU As Cumulus Media Cuts Continue

"I’ve loved my job, and I already miss it. But I know another door will open."

Radio Programmers: Stop Settling, Be Like The Movies Today

"Why can't we make some content that gets people talking? It's time to take more chances."
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Sports

97.1 The Ticket’s Mike Valenti: J.J. Watt “Has The Personality Of A Brick”

"John Madden didn't cure cancer; he was just entertaining."

Jason Benetti Reportedly Set To Call NBA Games For NBC Sports This Season

"Benetti became NBC's lead Sunday Night Baseball voice this year while remaining the Detroit Tigers' play-by-play announcer."

Cincinnati Bengals Expand On Programming Partnerships With FOX19, iHeartMedia

"FOX19 Sports Director Joe Danneman and iHeartMedia host Tony Pike join the broadcast lineup. Danneman becomes a Preseason TV Network sideline reporter and co-hosts the Pep Rally radio show. Pike adds a second radio analyst role and co-hosts the Bengals Line show."

WEEI’s Ted Johnson Criticizes Barstool Sports, Podcasters: “You Can’t Do This Job I’m Doing Right Now”

"People that work for Barstool, they can't do real journalism. You know what? They defend the teams and they crap on everybody that's critical. The real journalists that actually have objective opinions."

Orlando Magic Announce Over-The-Air Broadcast Agreement With COX Media

"We are excited for this partnership which will make Magic basketball even more accessible to fans throughout Central Florida."

ESPN Announces Weekly Program Featuring Bussin’ With the Boys, Josh Pate

"Everyone sat down around the camp fire and realized we all love this. We all want more of it. Let’s work it out, and we’re in the process of doing that right now. Those are the people that I want to be in business with for a long time."

Stephen A. Smith Praises Bob Iger’s Purchase Of Los Angeles Lakers: “Unbelievable”

"The man is next level brilliant. A savant as a businessman, one of if not the greatest ever. The Michael Jordan of executives is what I call him. That's how I feel about him."

Katie Nolan: Comments About WFAN’s Boomer Esiason Were Part of a Bit, Joke

"I saw a lot of people get very mad about the Boomer [Esiason] stuff. That I was like, did you miss that this was obviously a bit? But yes is the answer. They did. We were just joking, you guys."

News

David Gaines, Simon Rose Exit KFRU As Cumulus Media Cuts Continue

"I’ve loved my job, and I already miss it. But I know another door will open."

Lee Harris Exits 77 WABC, Worldwide News Network

Harris joined 77 WABC and Worldwide News Network in May to help launch the new audio news operation following the end of CBS News Radio.

Clay Travis: Selling OutKick Didn’t Change My View of Business, It Reinforced It

"If you have this great fortune and you don't have to go to work, you don't have to do any more of what you are doing, and you still want to do it? Man, that's awesome."

Newsmax CEO Chris Ruddy Plots Lawsuit Over FCC Local TV Ownership Changes

"It doesn’t make any sense, other than you want to circumvent Congressional law.”

KNX News Loses 41% of Cume After Leaving 97.1 FM

97.1 The Fan recorded a 0.2 share and 137,000 cume in July.

Tim Scheld Reflects on Career, WCBS 880 Legacy in New Memoir

"There's no question in my mind the market is poorer for not having a station like WCBS covering important stories in the tri-state. There are a million stories that could use in-depth reporting, and local news makes a real difference in the communities where it's served."

77 WABC Adding Additional FM Translator on Long Island

The station was already heard on 107.1 FM on Long Island.

WRHI Expands Palmetto Mornings With New Local Hosts and Co-Hosts

WRHI is expanding Palmetto Mornings with a broader lineup...

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Music

JJ Hale Joins Seven Mountains Media as Programming Manager

"He leads programming operations across Seven Mountains Media's six-station Parkersburg-Marietta cluster."

Radio Programmers: Stop Settling, Be Like The Movies Today

"Why can't we make some content that gets people talking? It's time to take more chances."

Suno Inks Global Licensing Deal With BMG Music

"Artist and songwriter participation directly impacts Suno's credibility and long-term viability."

Skip Mahaffey Exits Pillar Media Creative Director Role

"Mahaffey's departure triggers major format shifts"

Audacy Splits WLYF Midday Slot After Garton Departure

"Audacy is leveraging existing talent to manage talent departures—a cost-conscious strategy that signals confidence in internal development."

100.7 The Bay Signs Off Tonight in Baltimore

"Religious broadcasters continue gobbling up signals across the United States"

4 Non Blondes Singer Linda Perry Documentary

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Saga Communications Reports 6.5% Revenue Decrease During 2026’s 2nd Quarter

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Former Disney CEO Bob Iger Buys Los Angeles Lakers in $12 Billion Deal

"Our long-term commitment is to build on that foundation, compete at the highest level, and serve this extraordinary team, its fans, and the city of Los Angeles."

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