Why Joe Buck’s ESPN Extension Raises Questions About The Value Of Sports Broadcasters

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Jimmy Kimmel’s Future Highlights Late-Night TV’s Podcast Problem

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How Rock 95.5’s Josh Klinger Engages Daily Listeners

"If I have a pretty good interaction with a listener, I get their address, and I pop a thank you note into the mail."

Pumpkin Spice Marketing: Fall Radio Strategy Guide

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Why Chris Simms’ Unbuttoned Approach Has Made Him a Sports Media Mainstay

"Simms is calculating, and I mean that in a good way. He knows what he is going to say and the reaction he is going to get. He is an intelligent commentator who wants whatever airtime he has to be valuable and memorable."

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Why Rob Carson Knew He Had to Go Public With His Prostate Cancer Diagnosis

“Thank God that I found it. I know that I have a battle to go through [but I am going to] use it to help others.”

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"It is an honor to have the opportunity to return to Virginia Tech and work with two programs that were instrumental in my growth as a broadcaster."

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Previously, the daypart was helmed by Rob Kendall and Casey Daniels before they each left the station in separate movies earlier this year.

Dan Le Batard Credits Joe Buck For Making Troy Aikman A Star Analyst

"Joe Buck is the very best. When I say he's the very best, I mean that Troy Aikman could be a hundred different people from football, and Joe Buck would make them Troy Aikman."

Riley Couture Returns to Radio After Two-Year Break

"My journey through radio has been filled with so many peaks and valleys," she said, "but through it all, morning radio has always been my passion."

Ryan Clark: ESPN Firing Was “Purposeful” and Meant To “Humiliate”

"It was also purposeful. It was also meant, in my opinion, to humiliate In leaking it to OutKick, you now know if anybody is going to curry favor for you in this decision, it's going to be them because it's me."

Hometown Broadcasting Acquires Four Stations $150,000 FCC Filing

"We look forward to serving our communities with hometown ideas, local broadcasting and a commitment to being an active part of the communities we serve."

99.9 The Fan Announces Multi-Year Extension With Carolina Hurricanes

"We’re tremendously appreciative of our relationship with the Hurricanes and honored to continue serving this incredibly passionate fanbase."

RTDNA Survey Shows Radio News Salaries Rose in 2025

News producer pay fell by nearly $10,000, dropping into the low-$50,000 range.

Al Michaels “Happy” With Improved Slate Of Games On Thursday Night Football

"I think the league has shown us they’re pretty happy with the way Amazon’s been telecasting and producing these games by the type of schedules we’ve been given over the last couple of years."
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Sports

Jake Lyman Departing 102.5 The Game For Virginia Tech Assistant Director Of Broadcasting Role

"It is an honor to have the opportunity to return to Virginia Tech and work with two programs that were instrumental in my growth as a broadcaster."

Dan Le Batard Credits Joe Buck For Making Troy Aikman A Star Analyst

"Joe Buck is the very best. When I say he's the very best, I mean that Troy Aikman could be a hundred different people from football, and Joe Buck would make them Troy Aikman."

Ryan Clark: ESPN Firing Was “Purposeful” and Meant To “Humiliate”

"It was also purposeful. It was also meant, in my opinion, to humiliate In leaking it to OutKick, you now know if anybody is going to curry favor for you in this decision, it's going to be them because it's me."

99.9 The Fan Announces Multi-Year Extension With Carolina Hurricanes

"We’re tremendously appreciative of our relationship with the Hurricanes and honored to continue serving this incredibly passionate fanbase."

Al Michaels “Happy” With Improved Slate Of Games On Thursday Night Football

"I think the league has shown us they’re pretty happy with the way Amazon’s been telecasting and producing these games by the type of schedules we’ve been given over the last couple of years."

Netflix Executive Bela Bajaria Exchanges Texts With Bill Simmons During Live Episodes

"He does love the feedback. Sometimes I think I probably do it too much live."

Greg Papa Reportedly Hospitalized With Heart Failure

"All of your love and support has greatly helped us get past the many health obstacles we have faced. Together we will get past the next challenge. Love you all and thank you."

OutKick Adds Former Seattle Times Sports Columnist Matt Calkins

"While my decision to leave The Seattle Times wasn’t easy, I’m beyond excited to start this new chapter at OutKick."

News

Why Rob Carson Knew He Had to Go Public With His Prostate Cancer Diagnosis

“Thank God that I found it. I know that I have a battle to go through [but I am going to] use it to help others.”

93 WIBC Names Johnette Cruz, Brian Baker Hosts of New Midday Show

Previously, the daypart was helmed by Rob Kendall and Casey Daniels before they each left the station in separate movies earlier this year.

RTDNA Survey Shows Radio News Salaries Rose in 2025

News producer pay fell by nearly $10,000, dropping into the low-$50,000 range.

Dan Bongino, Pod Save America Earn Top August Finishes in Triton Digital Podcast Rankings

The top six shows remained unchanged from July.

America in the Morning Host John Trout Reflects on Tenure as Final Broadcast Nears

"I’m especially grateful to the hundreds of radio stations that carried our show.”

Bari Weiss’ The Free Press Sees 18% Uptick in Traffic During August

"“Because the president is overwhelmingly the most popular person on Truth Social with more than 13 million followers, it’s fair to look at the sinking traffic to the site as a gauge for his diminshed popularity and erratic performance as president."

Fox News Digital Leads News Websites in August 2026 Unique Visitors

NBCNews.com was the only outlet in the group to post annual growth, while ABC News and CNN recorded the largest percentage declines.

Scott Jennings: I Deserve An Apology After Mitch McConnell Returned to Senate

"Allow your humble reporter this brief moment of mature and dignified reflection. I told you so!”

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Music

Riley Couture Returns to Radio After Two-Year Break

"My journey through radio has been filled with so many peaks and valleys," she said, "but through it all, morning radio has always been my passion."

Maney & LauRen Move To K 104.7 As Beasley Exits Charlotte Market

"We're thrilled to bring those listeners to a new home full of your favorite songs."

Poder 93.3 Launches New Format Austin Market

"Every investment we make is focused on serving our audiences better and creating lasting value for our partners and communities."

Audacy Taps Jenny Matthews, Jagger for Weekday Mornings in NYC

"New York Country fans are incredibly passionate about the music and the lifestyle, and Jenny, Jagger and Matt share that passion,"

Jay Michaels Joins Radio One Indianapolis Programming Team

"I'm excited to work along side my friend Sean Copeland as his APD and Music Director on two of Indy's most iconic radio stations, B105.7 & 97.1 HANK FM!"

How Streaming Data Changed Radio Music Discovery Forever

"Radio spent years fighting to stop record labels from telling it what the hits were. And then it started asking Spotify and TikTok to tell it instead."

Bob & Sheri Discontinues Syndication for Direct-to-Consumer Model

"Our commissioned research determined this is the right time to become a direct-to-consumer brand."

Big Tigger Returns to V103 Atlanta Morning Show

"I want to thank everyone who stood with me and kept faith over the last couple of months."
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“Our strategy is simple: make the world’s best creators and content available wherever consumers choose to listen, watch, and engage."

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The company already controls significant assets in Melbourne, Vero Beach, and Lakeland.

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