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Inside Jarrett Payton’s Decision to Leave WGN and Join 104.3 The Score

"When I'm speaking, I hope I'm speaking for the fans. Hopefully when you do say something, you have a loud enough microphone that you're being heard. If I'm being heard, the fans are being heard as well."

Fox News Wins Big With Karoline Leavitt, But Does She Win Too?

For Fox News, the hire is a clear win. For Leavitt, the picture gets murkier. Her talents are undeniable, but the landing spot might not showcase them.

Bobby Bones Reveals Top 40 Most Influential Radio Personalities

I can acknowledge the impact of all of them in my lifetime. I'd have to put them at the top of any list.

Why The Broadcast Booth Is Radio’s Next Untapped Digital Opportunity

"The radio booth has always been one of the most authentic places in sports media. If radio broadcasters are willing to go the extra mile to put cameras in the booth, they should go the added mile and stream those booths live."
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Sports

Paul Finebaum Show Listener ‘Handsome Joe’ Credits The Program For Saving His Life

"I'm used to working 18 hours a day to just [being] bedridden. Everybody else was busy, and I felt like nobody had time for me. But you somehow seemed like you did. I don't think if it wasn't for your show, I wouldn't have been alive today. That's facts."

Steve Berthiaume Departs Arizona Diamondbacks After 14 Seasons

"I’m obviously surprised and disappointed. As I told the Diamondbacks, I’m very appreciative to have had the opportunity to connect with our fan base these past 14 years."

Golden Globes Announces Three Sports Titles Eligible For Best Podcast Award

"Thirty podcasts are eligible for the 84th Golden Globes, up from 25 last year."

Braiden Bell Seeking His Portland Trail Blazers Role Back Following Firing

"Braiden is not asking anyone to excuse what he wrote. He has owned it, without excuses. What he is asking is whether a boy’s words from fourteen years ago should outweigh everything the man has done since."

Bomani Jones Takes The Right Time To Playmaker

"What I liked about Playmaker was that they weren’t trying to come in and change the show, they were giving us the resources to do more with it."

TNT Sports Luis Silberwasser Reportedly Not Part of Combined Sports Group With Skydance Merger

"With the merger, Skydance now will have access touchpoints in nearly every major pro and college sports entity in the U.S., with the notable exception of the NBA."

Thursday Night Football Posts Fourth Straight Viewership Record on Prime Video

"Thursday Night Football on Prime Video is averaging 17.44 million viewers through three games, its best start ever."

David Samson: Dave Portnoy On Big Noon Kickoff “Doomed From The Start”

"It didn't mix well with the other hosts. It didn't mix well with the audience. It didn't set the tone that [Dave] Portnoy wants to set with his shows. Bringing that tone to the pregame show is not at all interesting for those watching."

News

Skydance CEO David Ellison Promises to Protect CNN News Independence

Ellison spoke with CNN’s Anderson Cooper during a company town hall on Tuesday.

MS NOW Launches Road to the Midterms Series in Battleground States

MS NOW will air live broadcasts from five key states.

WIBC’s 1977 Hostage Crisis Brought to Life by Jon Hamm in ‘American Hostage’ Series

"I had a lot of friends that went to IU, so it was very, very close to my heart in many ways. And I thought we did a great job of relating that wonderful story."

Lee Habeeb Reflects on a Decade of Our American Stories

"I think overwhelmingly the American people don't wake up every day wanting to watch political talk or news. They want to just hear a good story."

The Hill Adds Decision Desk HQ to Insider Membership Ahead of 2026 Midterms

"We hope they’ll enjoy exploring the data and channeling their inner political nerd along the way."

Newsmax Inks Rob Schmitt to Multi-Year Contract Extension

"We are most looking forward to continuing to bring his real and honest take on national news to our audience over the next several years.”

Mark Thompson Strikes Deal to Remain at CNN Under New Title

"I have real confidence that they both understand and will fully support the principle and practice of the kind of independent news that CNN has always stood for."

Fox News Adding Karoline Leavitt Ahead of Midterm Elections

Leavitt brings recent White House experience and a close relationship with Trump to Fox News' political coverage.
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Music

Meredith Andrade Takes Afternoon Drive at 99.5 QYK

The move gives Beasley a familiar local personality across three of its Tampa brands.

The Odd Fit That Fit Perfectly: Radio Should Take Notes

"The pairing wasn't built on format. It was built on attitude."

Radio One Dallas Shakes Up Lineups at 97.9 The Beat, K104 and 105.7 RNB

“This strategic realignment strengthens Radio One Dallas’ ability to serve the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex with exceptional entertainment, engaging personalities, and compelling content that connects with our audiences.”

Jose “Super” Martinez Named New General Manager Of Miami’s Bless 88.3

"For me, this represents a new chapter in my professional life, and I embrace it with great gratitude."

A Reminder to Network: Build Connections That Last a Lifetime

"Look for the people who make you better. Look for the ones who tell you the truth and show up when it counts."

Connoisseur Media Sells 94.3 WQCM to Family Life Ministries

"We already have three other strong stations serving the market, so we were open to discussions.”

Bull Classics Comes to Seattle as Hubbard Launches Classic Country Brand

"Without Reba, Dolly, Garth or Alan, there’d be no Ella, Stella, Luke, Zach or Kasey. Now you have a choice for classics.”

Country Radio Broadcasters Will Honor Dolly Parton With 2027 Artist Humanitarian Award At CRS

"The word 'humanitarian' is nearly synonymous with Dolly Parton."

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Business

Point to Point Marketing, Strategic Solutions Podcast Study Finds 18% of Podcast Consumers Are Prime Prospects

"If you can move that group forward, you have the potential to significantly grow your Superfan base.”

Salem’s David Santrella, Townsquare’s Erik Hellum Appointed to NAB Radio Board

Both appointments replace seats previously held by Allen Power, who retired from Salem Media at the end of September.

Skydance Officially Completes Merger of Paramount, Warner Bros. Discovery

"Our focus now turns to the future: building a company that empowers creatives, entertains audiences and rewards shareholders. We couldn't be more excited to get to work."

Emmy Awards Shifting From Broadcast To Streaming On Prime Video Beginning Next Year

"Having a dedicated home with Prime Video allows us to build on that legacy with unprecedented global reach and a broader commitment to the Television Academy and our mission throughout the year."

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