2026 Barrett Media Audio Summit Presented by Point to Point Marketing Day 1 Recap

Barrett Media President Jason Barrett opened the show by welcoming attendees to SVA Theater in New York.

840 WHAS Adds Leland Conway to Middays

"I honestly couldn’t be more grateful."

Barstool Sports Founder Dave Portnoy Considering a Possible Future in Politics

"Why do I want to ruin my life and get involved in this mess because I know what comes with it, but sometimes I do feel like it's my duty. I can't turn away. I feel like I could make a change."

Bob Stroud Hosts Final “Ten at 10” On WDRV Chicago

Stroud's departure marks the end of an era for Chicago classic rock radio.

Features

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The Industry According to Gary Jay, Land Shark Promotion Studio

"Radio cannot afford to become a tired jukebox with 15 minutes of commercials every hour."

How Matt Barrie Is Prepared To Tackle the Challenge of Hosting SEC Nation

"If you're a college football junkie like I am, there are few jobs with ESPN that scratch that itch. SEC Nation is one of them."

Len Weiner Retiring After Helping Shape Sports Radio for More Than Four Decades

"I loved working in Miami because it’s been more of a challenge to do things here sports-wise. The passion and creativity of the people I work with I will surely miss."

WZBA The Bay Mattered More Than Its Coverage Map Suggested

"A reminder that sometimes the issue is not the talent in the room."

Approaching The Summit: Sid Rosenberg, 77 WABC

"I'm not a journalist. Do I break news? I do. Why? Because I bring on very important people and I ask the right questions."

Attention Spans Are 40 Seconds. What Does That Mean for Radio?

"Listener Eye Contact is the most important skill an air personality — regardless of format — can develop."

2026 Barrett Media Audio Summit Presented by Point to Point Marketing Day 1 Recap

Barrett Media President Jason Barrett opened the show by welcoming attendees to SVA Theater in New York.

840 WHAS Adds Leland Conway to Middays

"I honestly couldn’t be more grateful."

Columns

Has the C-Suite Generation of Hard Work and Ethics Lost Its Way

"I'm saddened that it's often the largest media companies — those that rely on creative content and entertainment — that repeatedly eliminate the very people who helped build those organizations into the giants they have become."

Why Mike Golic Returning Is a Home Run Hire for ESPN Radio

"If ESPN Radio wanted to make the strongest statement possible about its commitment to the platform, there may not have been a better option available at this moment than bringing Mike Golic home. Sometimes the smartest move isn't chasing what's next. It's recognizing the value of what already worked."

What the iHeartMedia Layoffs Say About Radio Today

"let's understand that not everyone holding the hatchet is the villain."

After the iHeartMedia Layoffs: Here’s What to Do Next Whether You Want to Stay in Radio

Don't be discouraged — take this on. If you work for one of the companies that have been struggling with debt, start making your plan for what is next today. Protect yourself.

What a Ben Shapiro-Jeremy Boreing Reunion Would Mean for Conservative Media

Shapiro and Boreing could model something the broader conservative media space desperately needs right now: proof that you can disagree, go your separate ways, and still treat each other like adults.
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Sports

Barstool Sports Founder Dave Portnoy Considering a Possible Future in Politics

"Why do I want to ruin my life and get involved in this mess because I know what comes with it, but sometimes I do feel like it's my duty. I can't turn away. I feel like I could make a change."

Steve Czaban Returns To Milwaukee Sports Radio July 6 On Audacy’s 105.7 The Fan

"Summer of Czabe is over! Gonna be great to get back at it, Milwaukee!"

Netflix’ Elle Duncan Aiming To Have Kevin Costner Part of Platform’s Presentation of Field of Dreams MLB Game

"I know that Netflix always makes a really compelling pitch. So I’m certainly hoping that he’ll wanna be a part of it in some kind of way because he is the face of the Field of Dreams."

NBC Sports Networks Reportedly Likely Next In Line To Exit Current RSN Model

"As this landscape changes, it’s important to find ways to deliver the product in the way people are consuming the game these days. So it’s a challenge. … I think we’re all optimistic that we can get to a good place."

97.1 The Ticket Producer Kenny Kott Passes Away At 32

"I’m going to miss him. I’m going to miss the 'Hockey Elite' information that man had. It’s a huge loss for us, because as Mike said, we are a team."

USMNT Group Stage Finale Earns 17 Million Average Viewers On FOX Sports

"The final viewership figure of 17,015,000 trails only the USMNT-Paraguay opener (18,039,000 viewers on June 12)."

ESPN Radio Debuts ‘The Golics’ Beginning Monday August 3

"Reuniting with the Mikes Golic was a tremendous opportunity for our audience. They've been building chemistry together since 1989, and it's a joy to bring their peerless partnership back to ESPN."

FOX Sports Reportedly Taking FIFA World Cup Studio Show on the Road for Final Two Weeks of Tournament

"The top studio team — Rebecca Lowe, Thierry Henry, Zlatan Ibrahimović, and Alexi Lalas — has operated primarily from L.A. through the group stage."

Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest to Simulcast on ABC as Part of Disney Celebrates America Marathon

"There is no event on the calendar that better captures the spirit of America than the Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest. There is nowhere I would rather be than the corner of Surf and Stillwell on our nation’s 250th anniversary."

KXnO Host Trent Condon Departs Station Following “Controversial” Comments Regarding iHeartMedia Layoffs

"My days at KXNO are over. My comments were considered "controversial" from corporate about my colleagues that were let go. I stand by what I said.

Mike Tirico Hints At Desire To Call His First Major League Baseball Game

"At some point, I'd love to get a couple innings in during my career."

Will Blackmon Departs Good Morning Football Following ESPN Oversight Of NFL Network

"Dang. ESPN/GMFB let me go on my day off. I was added to the roster in April and didn't even get a snap. A Healthy scratch."

News

840 WHAS Adds Leland Conway to Middays

"I honestly couldn’t be more grateful."

2026 Barrett Media Audio Summit Presented by Point to Point Marketing Day 1 Recap

Barrett Media President Jason Barrett opened the show by welcoming attendees to SVA Theater in New York.

Worldwide News Network Adds Stacy Lyn as Anchor

"The commitment to real reporting, factual journalism, and delivering breaking news without agenda is what drew me to this opportunity."

60 Minutes Producer Henry Schuster Exits

"I have been thinking about leaving for a while now, and when the opportunity presented itself in February, I took it."

New Jersey 101.5 Adding Lou Russo, Michele Pilenza to Daily Lineup

"This lineup brings together some of the strongest personalities in the state and reinforces New Jersey 101.5’s role as the place where New Jersey comes together every day.”

Kelly Nash Takes Over South Carolina’s Morning News on WVOC and WSC

"Nash brings familiarity, though — he has been a Columbia market fixture since 2005."

CNN Hires Davis Winkie as National Security and Nuclear Threats Reporter

Winkie comes to CNN after covering the White House, nuclear threats, and national security for USA Today from Atlanta and Washington, D.C.

Ben Shapiro Open to Appearing on The Jeremy Boreing Show

Boreing has admitted that he has not spoken to either since he left The Daily Wire more than a year ago

MS NOW Expanding Weekend Podcast Programming with Nicolle Wallace, Chris Hayes

The network will move away from most live programming after 6 PM ET on weekends.

CBS News Launching New Financial Podcast Hosted by Jill Schlesinger

"No jargon, no judgment, just actionable financial advice."

NewsNation Adds Cory Smith as DC-Based Correspondent

He arrives after serving as co-host of DC News Now's Sunrise on The Hill.

Janice Dean Announces Exit From Fox News

"Ultimately, my symptoms progressed to the point that I can no longer continue working in my role, and my doctors agreed that stepping away was necessary for my health."

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Music

Bob Stroud Hosts Final “Ten at 10” On WDRV Chicago

Stroud's departure marks the end of an era for Chicago classic rock radio.

Isaac Carree Joins KISS 104.1 to Host “Morning Inspiration” in Atlanta

"His voice, his spirit, and his ability to connect with listeners align perfectly with what our audience expects from us—especially in moments that call for inspiration and comfort."

Seven Radio Groups Catch the Greg FM Bug, No Cure Found

"I'm happy to issue this press release, but sad to know that once it's issued the press release becomes a press released and can't ever go back."

iHeartMedia Flips Mobile’s Sports Talk 99.5 to CHR Kiss 99.5

"A big moment for radio in Mobile."

Jeff Garcia Named Executive Producer of Nationally Syndicated “The Woody Show”

"When you get the chance to bring someone of Mr. Garcia's caliber on board, you don't overthink it; you do it."

Kayla Thomas Joins Z100 New York as New Nights Host Starting July

"Being on Z100 has been a dream of mine since I started in radio."

iHeartMedia Cuts KiddChris From Cincinnati’s WEBN

"They took a chance on me, and because of that chance, they gave me and my family an incredible life."

Greg Street, Dallas McCade Among 2026 Georgia Radio Hall of Fame Inductees

"Local radio halls of fame deserve the same celebration as national honors"

Lisa Kaye Exits Radio Mankato After 29 Years in Budget Cut

"The industry is in full retraction mode, struggling to redefine how the medium gets sold and creates currency in an open marketplace."

Sonja Morrell Named Midday Host At 106.9 The Fox After Mike Arlo’s Passing

"No one can replace Arlo, but Sonja is uniquely qualified to continue the tradition he built."

Kixie 107 Welcomes Back Beloved Jackson Radio Personality Lady Vee

"Our listeners have missed her incredible energy and vibrant voice. Kixie 107 just wasn't the same without her."

Staci & Hutch Afternoon Show Ending at Minneapolis CHR KS95

"As you can imagine, this was an incredibly difficult decision."
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Audacy Sells St. Louis Cluster to Hoffmann Media Group

"We recognize that news like this creates uncertainty, and we are committed to providing updates and transparency throughout the process.”

Compass Media Networks Names Carter Alvord Associate Director of Affiliate Sales

"It is an honor to join Compass Media Networks, and I am thrilled to work shoulder to shoulder with Rob Blum and the rest of the affiliate sales team to super serve our affiliates and content partners.”

Comcast, NBCUniversal to Split Into 2 Companies

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Kelly Nash Takes Over South Carolina’s Morning News on WVOC and WSC

"Nash brings familiarity, though — he has been a Columbia market fixture since 2005."

iHeartMedia Strikes Deal with Amazon for Audio and Video Advertising

“This expansion of our long-standing relationship with iHeartMedia gives brands new opportunities to connect with consumers across more screens and speakers with greater relevance and measurable outcomes.”

Walt Disney Company Agrees To $50 Million Settlement Over YouTube TV, DirecTV Bundling

"Individual payout amounts remain undetermined until all valid claims are submitted. A final approval hearing is scheduled for January 14, 2027."

UPDATED: iHeartMedia Enacting Round of Layoffs Affecting Programming

"We’ve built new tech capabilities over the last several years that have enabled us to both deepen our relationships with the listeners and communities who depend on us and improve the support we provide to our sellers. We’re now moving to scale this approach, implementing structural changes within our Programming organization and expanding responsibilities for key leaders."

Cumulus Names Mike Fabian as VP/Market Manager in Boise

Cumulus Media has named Mike Fabian as Vice President...

Polymarket Launches First Entertainment Podcast With Dear Media

"Our partnership with Dear Media marks a new chapter in how prediction markets capture the pulse of culture around the world."

Afternoon Radio Listening Gaining Ground as Mornings Slip, New Crowd React Media Data Shows

When asked why they listen to local radio, 40% of those aged 18-34 said that local content is the key reason. That's higher than the overall level (30%) and the 55+ crowd (20%).

ESPN Reportedly Planning To Launch ‘Fan House’ Interactive Hub For Fans, Advertisers

"Having a solution like ESPN Fan House helps brands reach fans in those moments and provides an opportunity for deeper engagement, impact and measurement."

BIA Advisory Services Names Michael Guerity as VP of Market Intelligence/Strategic Communications

"His leadership will also help BIA strengthen how we develop and deliver forecasting intelligence while leveraging AI and emerging technologies to expand the value of the insights we provide."

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