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Why 98 Rock’s Abe Kanan Believes in Live Radio

For a long time, having a one-person morning show...

How ESPN’s College Football Live Is Quietly Becoming One of Its Best Shows

"College Football Live might not have the profile of College GameDay, NFL Live or NBA Today, but it is among ESPN’s best-produced and best-directed programs."

The Listener Lens: Why Radio Must Put the Audience First

"I made up the term Listener Needs Analysis, but the core concept should be the absolute foundation of our entire business."

How Roku Puts FOX Corp. in Position to Challenge YouTube

I don’t know that people are talking about this enough. FOX isn’t just joining the fight against YouTube. Instead, it’s showing up with a roster of assets few rivals can match. And now it’s dancing with the prettiest partner in the room.
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Sports

OutKick Digital Posts Strong Growth For Third Quarter 2026

"OutKick’s quarterly numbers reflect the platform's continued growth and influence across sports and culture."

NFL Viewership At Strongest Point Ever Through Five Weeks

"Games are averaging 18.8 million viewers, up 1% from the same point last year."

Linda Cohn, Craig Carton and Rob Parker Split Over Troy Aikman’s ESPN Future

"For ESPN, the situation creates an awkward backdrop for its first Super Bowl in February."

National Lacrosse League Signs New Streaming Deal With FloSports Over ESPN

"Adding the league to the FloSports portfolio gives us the opportunity to launch a much-needed destination for the sport."

FOX Sports’ Brad Zager: “We Want Greg Olsen Here For A Long Time”

"We want Greg here for a long time. We are ready to pick up those conversations whenever they are ready."

Vanessa Richardson Exits Space City Home Network for Expanded Role at ESPN

"Thank you to everyone I worked with, especially my broadcast partners Craig and Ryan, John and Jim, and the MANY brilliant folks behind the scenes at SCHN."

WNBA Playoff Viewership Soars to All-Time High on ESPN

"ESPN networks averaged 1.4M viewers across eight games through the semifinals, up 23% from last year."

Pat McAfee Says He’s Not Interested In Being Part Of ESPN’s Monday Night Football Booth

"I am not supposed to be a color commentator for football. That is something I've decided. I had a chance to try it a couple of times. I hated it and got bored."

News

Katie Zacharia Transitioning Away From Role as White House Press Secretary

Less than a day before reports of her departure, Zacharia appeared on Hannity, where the Fox News host questioned whether she was suited for the job.

CBS News, Fox News Digital Top Unique Visitors List During 2026’s 3rd Quarter

According to Comscore, Fox News Digital generated 4.6 billion multiplatform views and 10 billion multiplatform minutes during the quarter.

Sean Hannity Grills White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia on Lawyer Claims

"CNN, NewsNation and Megyn Kelly weighed in too on Zacharia's admission that she never passed the bar exam."

Jason Hammer Inks Contract Extension with 93 WIBC

"I’m really happy with the outcome here."

CNN Strikes AI Partnership with Google

"Google’s innovation with generative AI has changed how people discover information and content, and now those tools will help us explore new ways to discover and engage audiences.”

David Yadgaroff Inducted Into KYW Newsradio Hall of Fame

"He has been a tremendous advocate for KYW, its journalists and its role in this community. This honor is a fitting recognition of a career defined by leadership, mentorship and an unwavering belief in the power of local radio.”

Tucker Carlson Interview Exposes AI’s Rogue Behavior, Google and Big Tech’s True Motives

"Carlson took aim at how AI firms treat intellectual property."
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Music

Weezer to Receive Legend of Live Award at 2026 Billboard Live Music Summit

For Weezer, this celebrates over three decades of touring, maintaining a massive cross-generational fan base, and consistently selling out shows since emerging in the 1990s.

YouTube Music Starts Labeling AI Songs

"Our goal is to make it as easy as possible for viewers and listeners to have the right information and clarity when it comes to the music they listen to."

Sabrina From Queens Talks Mornings, Social Media and Life On-Air

“We pride ourselves in being the same people on the air that we are off the air.”

UMG Layoffs Hit MCA Nashville Leadership, Promotion Staff

"We are deeply grateful for the contributions of the people leaving us."

The Bret Mega Show to Split Hosts Between Two Cities

The split allows The Bret Mega Show to maintain a presence in St. Louis while relocating two of its hosts.

103.1 The Wolf Adds DJ Deerock to Weekend Lineup

"I'm excited to bring my passion for music to The Wolf and help bring music to the masses!"

iHeartRadio ALTer EGO 2027 Lineup Announced for January 16 at the Kia Forum

"Evanescence, The Offspring, Death Cab for Cutie, and Modest Mouse are among artists performing, and Billy Corgan will give a special performance."

Anna & Raven Reach 100-Station Syndication with Sunny 104.3, Warm 103.3

"We are grateful to the broadcasters who believe in us and to every listener that who lets us be part of their day."

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Business

Cumulus Emerges From Chapter 11 Bankruptcy After Completing Restructuring

The company has also appointed a new Board of Directors as it transitions to private ownership. However, its existing management team will remain in place.

NAB Executive Rick Kaplan to Exit At End of Year

"I am enormously proud of what we have accomplished together, but what I will value most are the relationships I have built and the opportunity to work alongside such extraordinarily talented and dedicated colleagues.”

Nielsen: Radio Reaches 92% of U.S. Adults Every Month

"Nielsen's global benchmarks show radio returning $2 for every dollar spent."

Netflix Chief Content Officer Bela Bajaria Departing Company After 10 Ten Years

"I want to thank Bela for a decade of dedication, innovation, creativity and leadership. She led enormous changes at Netflix."

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