Chris Carlin: CBS Sports Possibly Attempting To Get Out Of Contract With Tony Romo

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"Is Tony Romo ever going to call its game again for CBS? I think if you asked them today, their preference is no, and they would like to get out."

Spotify Campaign Lift AI Tool Justifies Discovery Mode Royalties

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"Discovery Mode has drawn criticism as streaming payola since launch."

Bill Handel: It’s Clear FCC Attacking ABC on Trump’s Behalf

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"As I've said many, many times before, we are in a whole new world, to say the least."

Dan Patrick “Takes Pride” In NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell Still Not Appearing On His Show

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"I don't know if it's my line of questioning. There has to be something there. Nobody's told me that, but I take pride in it."

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Why Former Radio Executive Dan Mason Finally Wrote His Life Story

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"Some of it is personal, some of it involves radio, some of it involves sports broadcasting, which I did, and some of it involves acting, which I did."

WMMS Radio Host Alan Cox on Succeeding in Afternoon Drive

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"If the phones were down and the internet were down and everything was down, I would still be able to do a show, and it wouldn't be fumbling for four hours. "

From EP to Co-Host: Trevor Marden’s Journey on Q104.3

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"There may only be three people in the studio, but we always act like there are four. The fourth chair belongs to the listener."

How Ron Slay Proved a Sports Radio Success Story Doesn’t Always Go as Planned

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"Being part of a team, you know when you have something special. This is one that feels special top to bottom. It was a no brainer, and I was extremely excited to stay home and keep my talents at The Zone."

Tim Virgin Rides Without a Map — And That’s Exactly the Point

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"I think that's what I love about radio. I can go down the road and not know what's about to happen. It's a freedom."
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If NHL Teams Don’t Value Radio, Then Why Should Radio Value the NHL?

"Teams are absolutely entitled to control expenses. No one should fault them for searching for operational efficiencies. But partnerships work both ways. If one side continues reducing its investment, the other side eventually reevaluates its own. That's just smart business."
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Chris Carlin: CBS Sports Possibly Attempting To Get Out Of Contract With Tony Romo

"Is Tony Romo ever going to call its game again for CBS? I think if you asked them today, their preference is no, and they would like to get out."
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Spotify Campaign Lift AI Tool Justifies Discovery Mode Royalties

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Explaining The Difficult Balance in Sports Reporting That the Public Never Considers

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"Fans judge reporters by the stories they publish. They never see the ones that stay in a notebook because they don't affect the game, the team or the public."
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Can The Wall Street Journal Challenge The New York Times in the Podcasting Race?

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The Daily didn't become a juggernaut overnight, and The Wall Street Journal's next big audio bet likely won't either. Still, the ingredients are there, and the ambition is obvious.
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Rock Radio Summer Camp

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"What kind of fire is your brand running? A towering inferno or a sad pile of twigs?"
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Can CBS News and CNN Survive a Paramount Skydance/Warner Bros. Discovery Merger?

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Honestly, I'm not sure which option is better for the news industry.
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Sports Media Has a Serious Reporting Problem

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"Nobody in the sports media business who values the truth should feel good about reporters failing to report the Kyle Shanahan or LeBron James stories in real time."
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Dan Patrick “Takes Pride” In NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell Still Not Appearing On His Show

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"I don't know if it's my line of questioning. There has to be something there. Nobody's told me that, but I take pride in it."

Tony Romo On Leave From CBS Sports Following Arrest In Wisconsin For OWI

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"Tony Romo is on leave from his role at CBS Sports until further notice."

Molly McGrath Shifting From College Football to NFL Coverage at ESPN

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"I’m thrilled to expand my role within ESPN’s NFL coverage and for the opportunity to showcase a broader range of skills, from sideline reporting to hosting in studio, while diving deeper into the sport at the highest level."

John Kincade Signs Off After Six Year Run At 97.5 The Fanatic

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"I appreciate the opportunity here these six years at 97.5 The Fanatic. I love every one of you that ever listened to this radio station. Don't leave because it's just about to explode. Be with it and don't miss. And I say cheers to all of you. God bless you all."

ESPN’s Mike Foss Reportedly Reframing Embrace Debate Approach Among Talent/Programs

"He knows what he’s doing. He’s more than prepared to do what he has to do to continue to evolve the product and the people who work on the product. He’s a winner, and I already know he will continue to win."

Karl Ravech Calls MLB Game on ESPN Following Being Laid off by the Network

"ESPN nor Ravech have commented on his appearance or extended workload for the network since being laid off."

New Heights With Jason & Travis Kelce Lands on Forbes Highest Paid Podcasters of 2026 List

"New Heights earned an estimated $35 million, according to Forbes. Alex Cooper's Call Her Daddy followed close behind at $32 million."

Sports Media Reacts: Columbus Blue Jackets Shifting TV Broadcasts to Simulcast on Radio

"As a result, the television audio feed will air throughout the club’s radio network, including flagship station 97.1 The Fan in Columbus."

NFL Network Added To ESPN App For Unlimited Subscribers

"The deal adds 19 preseason games, seven regular-season matchups and more than 1,500 hours of studio programming annually."

Derek Fisher: Sports Radio Hosts Should Stop Putting Labels On Athletes

"Part of why I'm doing this is to try to help us get out of this idea that we have to label athletes anything. Why is he a mercenary? Why can't he just be a guy that worked at a job for eight years, his contract at the job was up, and he's choosing to go work somewhere else."

Jarrett Payton Steps Down From Sports Anchor Role At WGN After Ten Years

"This choice comes from the heart. I want to spend more time with my family. They are the most important part of my world."

Cam Newton: Ryan Clark Became Too Emotionally Tied To His Role At ESPN

"This is a business. You can't tie your emotions into business, and I think Ryan Clark naturally did that. Does that make him a bad person? Absolutely not."

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Bill Handel: It’s Clear FCC Attacking ABC on Trump’s Behalf

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"As I've said many, many times before, we are in a whole new world, to say the least."

Bill O’Reilly: NewsNation Uses Me as ‘Utility Player’ to Drive Ratings Growth

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"I love doing Cuomo's show because it's the best debate show on television right now."

CNBC Wins July Business News Ratings Battle

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CNBC claimed six of the Top 10 business news programs for the month, while Fox Business Network landed five of the top nine shows.

ABC Lawyers: FCC Searched for Reasons to Target Network

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“The FCC has spent the last 18 months searching for some pretext for revoking the Stations’ licenses. The Commission has found none, because the Stations easily meet the standard for license renewal..."

NBC News Expands Streaming Lineup with Launch of ‘Current with Christine Romans’

"This is a moment to tell stories only the way that NBC News can, with our vast resources and our bureaus around the world."

Fox News Leads July Cable News Ratings, CNN Sees Large Primetime Jump

Total day viewing softened for most networks as summer viewing patterns continued.

WTOP Exits 103.9 FM as K-LOVE Signs Lease Deal with Hubbard

Although listeners in Frederick will lose the 103.9 FM simulcast, WTOP will remain available on its full-power 103.5 FM signal.

How News/Talk Radio Covered the Anthony Fauci Testimony Before Congress

"Dr. Fauci pleaded the Fifth during his opening statement and says he will decline to answer questions before Congress today. I was categorically wrong."

Don Lemon Partnering with Libsyn to Expand Podcast Network

"I'm excited about the reach and resources it unlocks, but most of all that it helps us keep delivering independent journalism without compromise.”

The Wall Street Journal Hires Samantha Henig to Lead Audio and Video

Previously, Henig founded the Audio division at The New York Times, helping build one of podcasting's most influential networks.

Chuck Tiller Announces Departure From Salem Media Houston

"I met many great people while there. I had great staff, too."

60 Minutes Set to Add Ross Douthat, Sebastian Junger, Gianna Toboni, and Trevor Phillips

The additions follow significant turnover that created an immediate need for new on-air talent. Scott Pelley, Cecilia Vega, and Sharyn Alfonsi were fired from the program, while Anderson Cooper declined to renew his contract.

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Spotify Campaign Lift AI Tool Justifies Discovery Mode Royalties

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"Discovery Mode has drawn criticism as streaming payola since launch."

Universal Music Group Paywalls India New Releases Exclusively

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"The paywall mechanism redirects casual listeners toward paid subscriptions"

MeTV FM Returns to Coachella Valley Radio Dial

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"The station's "Mid-Century Memorable" concept sprinkles classic songs throughout daily rotation."

Premium Users Access Spotify Running Mode in Seven Markets

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"Workout playlists have become the platform's most popular Prompted Playlists use case to date."

Emily Boldon Exits Star 94 Atlanta Brand Manager Role

"This decision reflects broader industry consolidation trends."

Kelly Sutton Launches Weekday Morning Show on WSM Radio

"Truly honored to be entrusted with carrying on the incredible legacy of WSM Radio."

Andre Yancey Promoted to 102 JAMS Brand Manager Role

"As a Bay Area native, Andre understands what the community wants and needs."

Grammy Awards Create Asian Pop Category, BTS Boycotts

"BTS didn't specify its exact reasons for the boycott."

Women in Radio Leadership Program Launches Application Period

"Investing in people was one of the most meaningful ways to strengthen our industry,"

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Amended Suit Claims Spotify Ignored Streaming Fraud

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Streaming Growth Accelerates Globally: Music Genre Landscape Transforms Dramatically

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Brendan Carr: Legacy Media ‘Should Want to Do a Course Correction’

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"I think they should want to, and I think our job is to enforce the regulatory framework."

SiriusXM COO Wayne Thorsen Exits

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"We appreciate Wayne's many contributions to SiriusXM and thank him for his service. We wish him all the best in his future endeavors."

SiriusXM Reports 1% Revenue Increase During 2026’s 2nd Quarter

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“Since resetting our strategy, we’ve been focused on building a stronger, more durable SiriusXM, and our second quarter performance demonstrates that strategy is delivering meaningful results."

Zimmer Communications, Mid-West Family Merge Springfield Operations

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"By combining forces, we'll offer advertisers more effective marketing solutions,"

Elon Musk’s X Ends Lawsuit Against World Federation of Advertisers

"WFA and X are fully aligned in the view that brands, platforms and consumers will all benefit from brand-safety innovation."

2026 Marconi Radio Awards Finalists Announced by NAB

The winners will be revealed on Tuesday, October 20th, during a dinner program at the Edison Ballroom in New York City.

Cumulus Media Wins Court Approval for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Extension

The company now has until October 30th to file a reorganization plan and until December 29th to solicit acceptances.

Quu Expands Visual Radio Partnership With Pattison Media

"As more listening happens in connected vehicles and through digital streams, broadcasters have new opportunities to engage audiences visually. We're proud to partner with Pattison Media and put every screen to work for its stations.”

YouTube Adding More Tools For Podcasts Including Thumbnails For Shorts

"Custom thumbnails for Shorts are rolling out to all YouTube Partner Program creators. It’s one of the most requested features from YouTube Creators and gives you even more control over how your Shorts are presented. Excited for this one!"

Nielsen to End Puerto Rico Radio and TV Ratings in December

"We will work alongside local stakeholders throughout this process to facilitate a thoughtful and orderly handover.”

Paramount Delays Warner Bros. Discovery Merger Until After Trial

"Twelve states, led by California, secured a temporary restraining order this week that blocks the deal for 28 days."

Peacock Posts First-Ever Profit During Strong Second Quarter

The platform also grew to 48 million subscribers, adding 7 million customers over the past 12 months.

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