Why Are Talk Radio Hosts Missing From 2026 Marconi Award Nominees?

News/talk has produced Marconi winners and finalists for years. Hosts who've been recognized before -- or who've built shows around exactly the kind of local connection and audience loyalty the Marconis are meant to honor -- don't typically forget to apply.

20 Brands In 20 Days: Marci Braun, US 99 Chicago

"The hang time you get with artists is definitely part of the secret sauce because you feel invested,"

Inside Mark Simone’s Decision to Expand His 710 WOR Show

"We're doing very well ratings-wise, and apparently really well sales-wise, advertising-wise. If we have sponsors waiting, that's a good sign."

The San Francisco Giants Reported Rocky Relationship With KNBR Has a Simple Fix

"Baseball has plenty of unwritten rules. Sports radio partnerships do too. One of them is understanding that a flagship station still has an obligation to call it like it sees it, hold teams accountable, and deliver the type of coverage local fans expect."

Why Mike Ricordati’s Common Man Approach Relies on Authenticity Over Access

"Do I want to be the guy who just bounces around feeling I need to prove something? I feel I’m continuing to prove that right here in Columbus with the audience."

How Taylor Momsen and The Pretty Reckless Approach Their Writing and Recording Process

Taylor Momsen is a rockstar—and we need rockstars in...

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Forever Media Sells Froggy 104.3 WOGI to Family Life

"Nonprofit radio ownership continues fragmenting the commercial landscape in mid-sized markets"

Magnum Media Buys 3 Wisconsin Stations

“In June, when my Dad was inducted into the Wisconsin Broadcasters Hall of Fame, he spoke in the video about WCOW being the very first radio station he was ever in at age 4."

Disney Absorbs TikTok Creators Into Streaming Strategy Push

"The best storytellers are fans first—that has always been true at Disney, and today, fans are celebrating our stories in entirely new ways."

Throwback Nation Expands Daily to Three Connoisseur Media Stations

"Throwback Nation continues building its national footprint and affiliate base."

Cumulus Media Gives Up 560 AM Signal in San Francisco

Cumulus previously told the FCC it was negotiating a sale, no transaction materialized before the company surrendered the license.

ABC News Staffers Vote to Unionize with Writers Guild of America East

"We appreciate that management engaged in productive conversations for recognition, and we look forward to winning union protections for ABC News’ digital staff.”

KNBR Adds John Lund to Middays, Greg Papa and Greg Silver Exit

“He’s expected to host the midday show from Arizona starting August 10th.”

Michael Wilbon Believes Stephen A. Smith Is No Longer A Journalist

"No, you're not. Not anymore. You may go to elements of it when you need to. You can recall it. But stop. They ain't paying you that much to be a journalist. They're not."

Cumulus Radio Layoffs Hit Multiple Markets This Week

David@Barretmedia.com if you have information from affected employees.

Jon Marks On Decision To Shift To Morning Drive On 97.5 The Fanatic: “Not An Easy Decision”

"Being this wasn't the first time they've offered me mornings in the last few years, and I said no last time. To say no again, that would have been it."
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Sports

KNBR Adds John Lund to Middays, Greg Papa and Greg Silver Exit

“He’s expected to host the midday show from Arizona starting August 10th.”

Michael Wilbon Believes Stephen A. Smith Is No Longer A Journalist

"No, you're not. Not anymore. You may go to elements of it when you need to. You can recall it. But stop. They ain't paying you that much to be a journalist. They're not."

Jon Marks On Decision To Shift To Morning Drive On 97.5 The Fanatic: “Not An Easy Decision”

"Being this wasn't the first time they've offered me mornings in the last few years, and I said no last time. To say no again, that would have been it."

Mike Golic Sr Joining Notre Dame Football Radio Broadcast Team

"Some places never leave your heart; Notre Dame is one of those places for me."

Paul Peck, Kevin Sylvester Join Buffalo Bills Radio Coverage On 97 Rock

"Together, Paul Peck and Kevin Sylvester bring decades of experience covering the teams, players, and moments that have defined Buffalo sports."

Elle Duncan: Social Media Creates “Manufactured Controversies” That Are Not Real

"That's the tenor of social media, and I'm all good with it. You know why I'm all good with it? Because all I have to do to avoid it is put my fu**ing phone down."

97.5 The Fanatic Shifts Jon Marks To Morning Drive, Elevates Ray Dunne To Middays

"We're confident this lineup reflects the depth of talent at The Fanatic and reinforces our commitment to delivering the best local sports talk in Philadelphia."

Arizona Cardinals Name J.P. Shadrick As New Radio Play by Play Voice

"I'm fired up to work with A.Q. Shipley too, his great personality combined with his in-depth knowledge of the game in all aspects makes him a top-tier analyst."

News

Cumulus Media Gives Up 560 AM Signal in San Francisco

Cumulus previously told the FCC it was negotiating a sale, no transaction materialized before the company surrendered the license.

ABC News Staffers Vote to Unionize with Writers Guild of America East

"We appreciate that management engaged in productive conversations for recognition, and we look forward to winning union protections for ABC News’ digital staff.”

Former Salem Radio Network Host Chris Stigall Wins Missouri Republican Primary Race

"This is such an honor. I tell everyone that I wish they could experience the feeling that I feel right now."

Megyn Kelly: CNN’s Dana Bash Clearly Doesn’t Understand Her Job

"You're not a talk show host. Your job is to conduct an interview where you have to be armed with facts to challenge your guest."

Fox News Sees 20% Increase in YouTube Views During July

CNN, ABC News, and MS NOW all posted month-over-month gains, while NBC News and CBS News slipped.

David Ellison: I Don’t Want CNN, CBS News ‘to Bend Their Newsrooms to My Views’

"I believe that news should be based on facts and truth.”

How News/Talk Radio Can Address America’s Growing Loneliness Epidemic

There is a significant portion of your audience that gets home on a Friday night and has no real human contact until they arrive at work on Monday. There is an opportunity for radio.

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Music

Throwback Nation Expands Daily to Three Connoisseur Media Stations

"Throwback Nation continues building its national footprint and affiliate base."

Nick Jordan Exit Reshapes Indianapolis B105.7 & 97.1 Hank Programming

"That's a significant dual-station responsibility in the Indianapolis market, reflecting modern consolidation realities."

Streaming Services Develop Distinct Lanes Like Radio

"When everybody has the music, the music itself no longer separates one service from another. This is starting to make streaming look a lot like radio."

James Johnson Promoted to Weeknight Host at 93.7 KCLB

"Now I get to be part of the soundtrack for the place that raised me."

Ellen K Signs Multi-Year Extension with iHeartMedia

"I love EVERYTHING about morning radio—from the listeners to our KOST team to the advertising partners."

TelevisaUnivision Flips LA Spanish Oldies to Latino Mix Format

"Latino Mix focuses on current global rhythmic pop hits."

Radio Air Talent Workload: Are Jobs Getting Easier?

"Let's take a fresh perspective of what we're blessed to do."

Kayla Hanley Exits WCOL Columbus After Fourteen Years

"I've been given a job opportunity to be home with my girls"
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Business

Forever Media Sells Froggy 104.3 WOGI to Family Life

"Nonprofit radio ownership continues fragmenting the commercial landscape in mid-sized markets"

Magnum Media Buys 3 Wisconsin Stations

“In June, when my Dad was inducted into the Wisconsin Broadcasters Hall of Fame, he spoke in the video about WCOW being the very first radio station he was ever in at age 4."

Disney Absorbs TikTok Creators Into Streaming Strategy Push

"The best storytellers are fans first—that has always been true at Disney, and today, fans are celebrating our stories in entirely new ways."

Cumulus Radio Layoffs Hit Multiple Markets This Week

David@Barretmedia.com if you have information from affected employees.

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