What’s Next for Worldwide News Network After Lee Harris’ Exit?

Lee Harris is out at Worldwide News Network, and the fledgling network now faces its first real test of leadership stability. Barrett Media broke...

Why ESPN Should Make Its 2 p.m. Hour a Year-Round Football Destination

"ESPN has the talent, the access and the rights to own that conversation every day. Rather than treating the 2 p.m. hour as a seasonal football play, the network should turn it into a year-round destination for football fans."

The Voices Speak: Why Voiceover Artists Aren’t Totally Threatened By the Rise of AI

"Technology is cool. But being a human is so much cooler. People feel connection. We all understand the financial impacts of AI, but the legal aspects are starting to catch up."

Ben and Skin’s Dallas Radio Formula Includes Laughs, Bits, Sports, and More

"We like to make fun of tropes like Sports Talk shows that pair two guys from two different cities together. We exaggerate the characters so one is some meathead who played sports but doesn't know what he's doing and the other is super announcer-y."

20 Brands in 20 Days: Andre Yancey: 94.7 The Block, NYC & 102 JAMS, San Francisco

"There's a time where, whether it was a hip hop, rock song, or even country, people would say that's my jam, and I want to bring the essence of that back,"

Why Teenagers Ignore Radio But Love Music

"Is that the perfect hour on your station? No. On any station? No. But it was the perfect hour for them."

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Cumulus Media Reports 9.7% Revenue Decline During 2026’s 2nd Quarter

"With our plan of reorganization confirmed by the court and the FCC approval process well underway, we are positioned to emerge from Chapter 11 with a stronger balance sheet to capitalize on future market opportunities."

NFL Reportedly Extending Team-Access Restrictions To ESPN’s Troy Aikman

"It is up to the coaches and clubs what they share with him. If they share information they shouldn’t, then that’s on them. The same parameters that pertained to Tom last season will continue this year and also will apply to Troy [Aikman]."

Bart Scott on Not Being Renewed by ESPN: “It’s My Job To Make Them Regret It”

"I was going in to my radio show, and they called and were like wish we can do it in person. I'm like, no you don't, motherfu**er."

ESPN’s Troy Aikman: Every Broadcaster Has A Conflict On Interest

"I have friendships every week that I call a game. Whether it's a head coach, an offensive coordinator, or a player. So, I would argue that every broadcaster has a conflict when they're calling a game."

Shaggy Stokes Ends 25-Year Run Z104 Norfolk

"I am incredibly proud of what we accomplished together."

Scott Jennings Doesn’t Deny White House Press Secretary Speculation

Jennings' response certainly didn't close the door on a move to the White House.

NBC Sports to Broadcast 2027 Field of Dreams Game Featuring Boston Red Sox, Kansas City Royals

"We can’t wait to experience that in Dyersville with our players, our fans and baseball fans everywhere."

Former 93 WIBC Host Rob Kendall Joining 1230 WJOB

"We hope many more additions to come."

Spotify Kobalt Deal Enables AI-Powered Creator Compensation Model

"This agreement with Kobalt is grounded in consent, credit, and compensation for the songwriters "

98.5 The Sports Hub Producer Jeremy Conley Passes Away

"Jeremy had been a producer at 98.5 since 2011, currently Exec. Producer of Patriots & Bruins. He will be deeply missed by all of us. Our condolences go out to Jeremy’s family and friends."
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Sports

NFL Reportedly Extending Team-Access Restrictions To ESPN’s Troy Aikman

"It is up to the coaches and clubs what they share with him. If they share information they shouldn’t, then that’s on them. The same parameters that pertained to Tom last season will continue this year and also will apply to Troy [Aikman]."

Bart Scott on Not Being Renewed by ESPN: “It’s My Job To Make Them Regret It”

"I was going in to my radio show, and they called and were like wish we can do it in person. I'm like, no you don't, motherfu**er."

ESPN’s Troy Aikman: Every Broadcaster Has A Conflict On Interest

"I have friendships every week that I call a game. Whether it's a head coach, an offensive coordinator, or a player. So, I would argue that every broadcaster has a conflict when they're calling a game."

NBC Sports to Broadcast 2027 Field of Dreams Game Featuring Boston Red Sox, Kansas City Royals

"We can’t wait to experience that in Dyersville with our players, our fans and baseball fans everywhere."

98.5 The Sports Hub Producer Jeremy Conley Passes Away

"Jeremy had been a producer at 98.5 since 2011, currently Exec. Producer of Patriots & Bruins. He will be deeply missed by all of us. Our condolences go out to Jeremy’s family and friends."

Katie Nolan: ESPN’s Lean With Politics and Pat McAfee a ‘Stark Contrast’ to Earlier Years

"It's in such stark contrast to when I was at ESPN. You weren't even supposed to be mentioning politics. When things were getting too left at ESPN, too liberal, it was because people were speaking up for black athletes. We weren't going to Barack Obama's birthday party."

WIP Host Joe Giglio: MLB Needs More One-off Events Like Field of Dreams Game

Joe Giglio wants more MLB special events. The WIP...

Greg Papa Reflects on Layoff From KNBR: “I Went From Terminal To Terminated”

"One day you get a phone call, and I thought it was a return to work plan again. I was cleared, my [doctors] cleared me to do that. They went the other way, and they chose to terminate that contract."

News

Scott Jennings Doesn’t Deny White House Press Secretary Speculation

Jennings' response certainly didn't close the door on a move to the White House.

Former 93 WIBC Host Rob Kendall Joining 1230 WJOB

"We hope many more additions to come."

Newsmax Reports 16.5% Revenue Increase During 2026’s 2nd Quarter

"With the majority of one-time costs of becoming a public company largely behind us, the value creation opportunities of our multi-platform model are showing positive results."

Why Talk Radio Has a Built-In Advertising Advantage Over Independent Podcasters

The question isn't whether podcasting will cannibalize radio. The bigger risk is allowing others to monetize our listeners after they turn off the radio.

KIRO Newsradio, 830 WCCO, KNX News, KYW Newsradio Win National Edward R. Murrow Awards

CBS News Radio also captured Overall Excellence and Newscast honors, even though the network ended its radio operation earlier this year.

Sid Rosenberg: Curtis Sliwa Should Retire After ‘Drubbing’ in New York Radio Ratings

"I beat Curtis by six points in the demo. Six points! He should retire today."

David Gaines, Simon Rose Exit KFRU As Cumulus Media Cuts Continue

"I’ve loved my job, and I already miss it. But I know another door will open."

Lee Harris Exits 77 WABC, Worldwide News Network

Harris joined 77 WABC and Worldwide News Network in May to help launch the new audio news operation following the end of CBS News Radio.

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Music

Shaggy Stokes Ends 25-Year Run Z104 Norfolk

"I am incredibly proud of what we accomplished together."

Spotify Kobalt Deal Enables AI-Powered Creator Compensation Model

"This agreement with Kobalt is grounded in consent, credit, and compensation for the songwriters "

Texas Radio Hall of Fame announces 2026 inductee class

"Honoring these professionals preserves broadcasting history for future generations."

Usher Media Flips KOPW Hip Hop to Country Omaha

"iHeart currently dominates Omaha's country radio market with two competing signals."

Nick Rivers Joins Beasley Media Charlotte Radio Cluster

“Nearly 20 years after my career began in Charlotte, I’m coming home,”

The Surf Returns to Palm Beaches After Cancellation

"The Surf's revival signals Little Dog's confidence in rock radio."

Former Coworkers to Competitors: WZBA’s Huber Appears on 98 Rock, WIYY

"The company gave him six weeks to say goodbye"

JJ Hale Joins Seven Mountains Media as Programming Manager

"He leads programming operations across Seven Mountains Media's six-station Parkersburg-Marietta cluster."
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Cumulus Media Reports 9.7% Revenue Decline During 2026’s 2nd Quarter

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"Every fan at every show needs protection. Period."

YouTube Clarifies New Monetization Rules for Creators

For watch hours, YouTube says only public long-form videos, including podcasts, and archived livestreams will qualify.

Salem Media Reports 15% Revenue Decline During 2026’s 2nd Quarter

It is unknown if this is Salem's final earnings report as a public company.

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