NPR Collaborate With NPM, PRX To Increase Public Station Monetization for Podcasts

"This collaboration expands how we support stations in growing digital revenue. By working together, we're making it easier for stations to access the highest quality national sponsorship that fits the sound and style of public media."

Audacy CEO Kelli Turner: Sports Audio Is “As Secure and Relevant as Ever”

"Amid so many choices, sports audio’s place is as secure and relevant as ever—in fact, it’s thriving."

Julie Ertz, Kealia Watt Team up for New Women’s Soccer Podcast ‘Style of Play’

"As we move closer to the Women’s World Cup in 2027, there’s never been a more exciting time to be part of the conversation and celebrate the continued rise of women’s soccer and women’s sports."

Tanner in the Morning Show Ends a Historic 22-Year Run

"I'll always be grateful for the friendships, memories, and incredible experiences along the way."

Features

Today's Top Radio, Television, and Media Business Stories!

WFAN Personalities Share What Producers Can Learn From Eddie Scozzare’s Legendary Career

"Eddie was daring, but he was a genius. He knew how to get a reaction from the hosts he worked with while understanding that timing was everything. It’s an art."

The Industry According To: Peter Katsis

"All your work and creative ideas should stem from the art itself."

Danny Zederman Reveals ESPN Chicago’s Vision Behind Aggressive Digital Expansion

"We want to not just be with the curve, but be ahead of it. That's something we pride ourselves on. That's the move to make moving forward in the industry."

After CBS News Radio: News Radio Industry Executives Speak on What Comes Next

Nearly 100 years of broadcast history came to an...

WPDH’s Andrew Boris Proves Hyper-Local Radio Still Wins

"I don't think anyone knows exactly what radio will look like in the future, but I do know that local content will be something that becomes even more important."

Adam Carolla Joins the 2026 Barrett Media Audio Summit Lineup

"Carolla will appear alongside Jimmy Failla and Buck Sexton for a media roundtable conversation on Tuesday, June 30th."

NPR Collaborate With NPM, PRX To Increase Public Station Monetization for Podcasts

"This collaboration expands how we support stations in growing digital revenue. By working together, we're making it easier for stations to access the highest quality national sponsorship that fits the sound and style of public media."

Audacy CEO Kelli Turner: Sports Audio Is “As Secure and Relevant as Ever”

"Amid so many choices, sports audio’s place is as secure and relevant as ever—in fact, it’s thriving."

Columns

Sports Radio Programmers Should Treat Memorial Day Like an MLB Franchise

"Morale improves when employees feel valued, included, and developed instead of simply being managed."

Does 60 Minutes Really Need Fixing? The Ratings Tell the Whole Story

There's a reason the show has survived more than five decades while networks around it have crumbled, retooled, and reinvented themselves repeatedly.

What Stephen Colbert’s Cancelation Can Teach News/Talk Radio Hosts

If you are a news/talk host, your job is to tell the truth from your point of view. You don't want to be a parody of yourself.

Is Radio Cool Again? What the Analog Trend Tells Us

"Audiences are growing tired of overly polished technology and algorithmic sameness."

Can A.I. Actually Make Radio Talent Sound More Human?

"One of the biggest misconceptions about A.I. and radio is that its use somehow removes creativity"
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Sports

Audacy CEO Kelli Turner: Sports Audio Is “As Secure and Relevant as Ever”

"Amid so many choices, sports audio’s place is as secure and relevant as ever—in fact, it’s thriving."

Julie Ertz, Kealia Watt Team up for New Women’s Soccer Podcast ‘Style of Play’

"As we move closer to the Women’s World Cup in 2027, there’s never been a more exciting time to be part of the conversation and celebrate the continued rise of women’s soccer and women’s sports."

Laura Rutledge Departs Role on SEC Network While Continuing at ESPN

"As Laura continues to expand her NFL assignments in ESPN’s Super Bowl year, we’re incredibly grateful for everything she has contributed to SEC Network and for the lasting impact she’s made."

Dirty Mo Media Launches New Western Lifestyle Vertical with ‘This Cowboy Life’

"We don’t look at This Cowboy Life as a one-off project. We see it as an important first step in building a meaningful western vertical alongside voices and stories that genuinely connect with everyday people."

Apple TV Airing First Live Sports Event Shot on iPhone 17 Pro This Weekend

"Apple TV first tested iPhone in a live sports workflow during a September 2025 Friday Night Baseball game between the Boston Red Sox and Detroit Tigers."

Charles Barkley Calls on NBA Commissioner Adam Silver To Address National Broadcast Schedule for Next Season

"I think that Adam Silver's got to get a hold of this thing. I think the games are too disjointed right now. NBC, Peacock, Amazon. I think we have disrespected the fans."

MVP Promotions Celebrates Netflix Success With Pledge for More MMA Events

"Our hope is that's with our partners at Netflix. We've been very fortunate with the outreach we've gotten around what we did and what we accomplished and what we delivered."

Former Columbus Blue Jackets Broadcaster Bill Davidge Dead at 72

"If the Blue Jackets were somewhere in the community, there was a good chance Bill was there. And he was making an impact. There were no strangers in his world, only friends."

Football Broadcaster Bill Rosinski Shares Image of Declined Application for Baltimore Ravens Play-By-Play Role

"I've been the voice of 2 NFL teams along with 10 years at ESPN Radio doing college football and 3 stints at Westwood One. The 'requirements' line had me laughing. Oh well I tried."

Boomer Esiason Credits Teammates, WFAN Leadership for Radio Hall of Fame Selection

"I never thought my wildest 19 years ago when I started here, that was going to be part of this whole thing."

NFL VP of Broadcast: Streaming Agreements Are Long Term Decisions, Not Money Grabs

"These are all 10-20-30 year decisions. I don't think anybody's just grabbing the money and running."

Bussin’ With The Boys Launches NASCAR Program

"Now that the NFL Draft has passed, we have a lot of time until next football season, so we were in search of a new sport to follow."

News

Veteran Late Night Reporter Claims President Donald Trump “Personally Involved” in Stephen Colbert Cancelation

"Certainly the idea that he throws a man in the dumpster at the end of it indicates that he was personally involved."

NewsNation Unveils Fresh Slate of Digital Programs on YouTube

"NewsNation recently developed a state-of-the-art podcast studio in Chicago, complementing its existing operations in New York and Washington, D.C."

This Week with George Stephanopoulos Wins Total Viewer Ratings For 16th Straight Week

For the seventh consecutive Sunday, the program grew its total viewer audience year over year — up 3% compared to last year.

Final CBS News Radio Newscast to Be Anchored by Christopher Cruise

"When I lived in North Carolina, I had a plaque on my office wall that said 'I'm not from the South, but I got here as soon as I could.' And I feel the same way about CBS News Radio."

Audacy All-News, News/Talk Stations Add ABC News Newscasts After CBS News Radio Shutters

An Audacy spokesperson confirmed to Barrett Media that all stations will be airing ABC News by Saturday morning.

60 Minutes Sees 9% Ratings Increase During 2025-2026 Season

Digitally, 60 Minutes saw 2.5 billion views across its major platforms. Views on TikTok rose 85% year-over-year.

The Hill Finishes April as Most Visited Political News Site

April marks the seventh straight month The Hill has earned the top spot on the total visits list, according to Comscore.

Stephen Colbert Ends Run on CBS, The Late Show Thursday

"LateNighter.com reports that Colbert's final program will run 17 minutes long."

93 WIBC Host Casey Daniels to Depart

"I'm proud and thankful to have been part of such an iconic, legendary station."

Alyssa Cordova Named Executive Producer of The Jeremy Boreing Show

"There’s a lot hard work ahead of us, but as we say often around here: the future belongs to those who build it, and I hope you’ll join us in that endeavor."

AM 570 The Answer Launches Morning Show with Stephen Parr, Louis Avallone

"Stephen and Louis create a space where listeners can engage, be inspired, and find common ground.”

Fox News Rundown Launches Video Companion

The video versions of the show will be available on the Fox News Headlines 24-7 channel.

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Music

Tanner in the Morning Show Ends a Historic 22-Year Run

"I'll always be grateful for the friendships, memories, and incredible experiences along the way."

What the 2026 American Music Awards Mean for BTS, Taylor Swift and Pop Music

"Emerging artists like sombr proved that fresh voices are breaking through in a big way"

A Competitor’s Classy Send-Off: KS95 Morning Show Honors Dave Ryan’s Exit

Today is Dave Ryan's final broadcast. We reported his...

UMG and TikTok Ink New Multi-Year Licensing Deal

"We look forward to driving innovative new fan experiences, while further improving social media monetization, and protecting and amplifying human artistry.”

Falen & Colt Replace Dave Ryan on Minneapolis’s 101.3 KDWB

"To lead mornings on such an iconic station and become the first woman to hold this role is incredibly special."

Bob Bronson Retires From 105.7 WROR After Decades In Boston Radio

"I've been incredibly fortunate to spend my career doing something I truly love."

Ozzy Osbourne’s AI Avatar Will Talk To Fans Around The World

"You can ask Ozzy anything, and he will answer you in his own voice"

Graham Bunn Returns to Mornings at 96.9 The Kat

"Influence of our locally established talent across multiple dayparts allows for greater community engagement"

Country Radio Broadcasters Names 2026–2027 CRS Agenda Committee Leadership

"We have an outstanding group of professionals representing radio, streaming, artist management, labels, media, technology, and beyond."

Spotify and UMG Launch AI Tool for Fan Covers

"Solving hard problems for music is what Spotify does, and fan-made covers and remixes are next."

Jon Stone Launches BIA Records With Artist-First Vision

"As an artist myself, I know what it's like to have your art not be supported in the way that you believe it should be."

Premiere Radio Networks Scores Big at the 2026 Gracie Awards

"These awards reflect the excellence women bring to radio every day"
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Business

iHeartMedia Market President Margie Tasseff Announces Retirement

"I’ve been fortunate to grow professionally while working with outstanding colleagues and serving a community that has meant so much to me."

TEGNA Names Patrick Paolini As New CEO Amid Merger Litigation With Nexstar

"I have tremendous respect for the TEGNA brand, for the outstanding local news delivered across its 64 local television stations and hundreds of digital platforms, and for the company's dedicated employees and local journalists."

The Dangers of Americans Reading Less and Scrolling More

"Younger consumers are more likely to watch a 90-second TikTok summary of a political issue rather than read a long-form analysis from a traditional media outlet."

Top 15 Podcast Advertisers Spent $60 Million in April, Magellan AI Data Shows

Of those 15, six actually decreased their spending during the month.

Penske Media Reportedly Discussing Acquisition of Unsold Vox Media Brands

"We have always adapted and led the way, and I believe authoritative work from trusted brands and talent is more necessary than ever."

74% of Podcast Companies Reported Revenue Growth in 2025, New Data Shows

"The same pattern kept surfacing: publishers that treated video as a monetization layer, not just a discovery channel, grew revenue the fastest."

YouTube To Stream Sports, News, Documentary Emmy Awards This Month

"Partnering with YouTube at this level for the first time allows us to put these ceremonies directly into the environment where so much of today's journalism and storytelling already lives."

Vox Media Split Into 2 Companies After James Murdoch Purchase

"Each company will be better positioned to grow within a focused portfolio of complementary businesses."

Paradigm Talent Agency Expands Broadcasting Division

"Paradigm now stands as a major force in broadcast talent representation."

Radio Hall of Fame 2026 Class Includes Boomer Esiason, Bob Pittman Among Others

"Each of these inductees has performed at the highest levels for a sustained period of time to make our industry that much more impactful to listeners and advertisers as a result."

Brendan Carr: Broadcasters Should Expect Tough Enforcement From FCC to Continue

"We have rules requiring that broadcasters actually identify the needs of their local community and serve it. And we’re an FCC that is going to enforce those requirements.”

Podcast Advertising Rises 28% During 2026’s First Quarter, Magellan AI Data Shows

1,318 brands bought podcast advertising during the first quarter.

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