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Why Jake Kaplan Believes Listeners Will See Through AI Voices

"I don't use it to do the whole promo, it's just a little accent here and there.”

Sports Media’s Rising Stars: Seven Personalities Worth Watching

"There are certainly plenty of other rising stars working regionally and nationally across multiple platforms, but this Magnificent Media 7 stands out to me."

How Audience Stream Behavior Gives Radio Programmers Real-Time Answers

"It stops being about guesswork and becomes an empowering compass."

Why TV News Networks Should Stop Trusting Polls After the Wedgewood Scandal

Don’t get me wrong: I’ve used polling in my reporting and columns, so I completely understand the rare need for this data. Here is how real news organizations should, and should not, use it in their reporting.
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Sports

Clay Travis Calls On Broadcasters To Push Leagues In Placing Large Signature Events On Broadcast TV

"There have been a lot of people asleep at the wheel, allowing the average sports fan to be gouged by the average sports league. I think about this all the time because eventually they'll put everything behind a paywall if they can."

Former NHL Player, MSG Network Analyst Ron Duguay Dies At 69

"Ron’s signature skating style — with his hair flowing as he moved down the ice — captivated the (Madison Square) Garden faithful."

Ken Carman Questions NBA Teams Charging More To Watch “Watered Down” Regular Season Games

"I love the [Cleveland] Cavs, and they're good people over there. This has to change as soon as possible. They got to do something. This is bad."

Dan Le Batard: Pardon the Interruption An “American Icon” Television Program

"I put Pardon the Interruption in a totally different class from all of the other takers. Because you know they love each other. It's not performative. They actually love each other."

FIFA Officially Opens Up Bidding For US Rights To 2030, 2034 World Cup

"We want to be flexible. We expect a big number of participants, both from the linear side and from the streamer side, but we want to listen to what is relevant for them, and then we can build up the best case together."

Pat McAfee Monday Night Football Alt-Cast Draws Average Audience Of 351,000

"NFL Network’s Next Gen Stats AltCast attracted 469,000, topping McAfee’s 351,000."

ESPN/ABC Set To Broadcast First ELCLÁSICO This Weekend

"ESPN is putting ELCLÁSICO on broadcast television for the first time, against the NFL’s late Sunday games."

NFL Network Sees Strong Viewership for London Series in 2026

"The audience increased 7% compared to the network’s six-game International Series average last season."

News

Larry Elder, Mike Gallagher, Hugh Hewitt to Host Salem Election Night Coverage

"Our team will be there as the results come in, bringing audiences the reporting and analysis they need to understand what is happening across the country."

CNN Anchor Bianna Golodryga Leaving Network After Nearly a Decade

"I’ve decided to leave for an opportunity that I couldn’t pass up."

Pod Save America, Dan Bongino See Top Finishes in September Triton Digital Podcast Rankings

Political commentary continues to occupy prominent positions in the podcast landscape, with multiple programs maintaining top-five finishes by weekly downloads.

840 WHAS Host Terry Meiners Named 2026 Louisvillian of the Year

"We are proud to see him honored as the 2026 Louisvillian of the Year, a recognition that reflects both his extraordinary career and his lasting legacy of service.”

104.1 KMOX Adding The Last Show with David Cooper to Daily Lineup

The show currently airs in Canada on stations in Calgary, Toronto, and Vancouver, among other markets.

Fox News Adds Kate DePetro as Behind-the-Scenes Insider

"I’ll be taking you behind the scenes, introducing you to some familiar faces in a whole new way, and bringing you along for all the fun!"

580 KMJ Adding Sports Talk Show Hosted by Christopher Gabriel

The addition is believed to mark the first time in the station’s more than 100-year history that a dedicated sports talk show has been part of its weekday lineup.

Dennis Prager Makes First Public Appearance Since Paralysis

"I knew I had three choices: death, depression, or perseverance. I don't want to die. I love life as much as I have ever loved life. I really love life ... Gratitude is the mother of happiness.
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Music

Ross Zapin Leaves SiriusXM, Joins TKO’s On Location as Head of Music

"The longtime SiriusXM events and talent executive will lead On Location’s music and sports crossover business."

Musician Groups Urge FCC to Keep Local Radio Ownership Rule

“We believe that music creators should be paid fairly for the use of their work by all platforms that use music as a draw to attract audiences and advertising dollars.”

Funkmaster Flex, TT Torrez Offer Conflicting Accounts of MSG Altercation

Torrez says Flex shoved her. Flex calls the allegations an attempt to bait him into a payout.

Abby Jessen Named Brand Manager of B98.5

"I grew up listening to B98.5, so it is truly a privilege to continue working with this amazing team to serve our listeners and the community we call home.”

Classic Rock New Releases Flood Record Stores Before the Holidays

"just being aware of all the activity around artists at the format is never a bad thing"

KFC’s Coke Switch Holds a Lesson for Music Radio Programmers

"A generic jukebox can be swapped out by any vendor with a better offer. "

Celina Martinez Joins Tino Cochino Show as New Co-Host

"Ever since I started my radio career seven years ago, I’ve dreamed of being part of a team, and joining The Tino Cochino Show is truly a dream come true."

Spotify Cracks Down on AI Music, Removing Over 50 Million Tracks

Spotify AI-generated music removals reached more than 50 million tracks this year.

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Business

NAB Show New York: AI, Creators and Live Sports Take Center Stage

“From new business models to next-gen tools, industry leaders shared how they’re using emerging technology to move their businesses forward.”

YouTube Sets New High Water Mark as Streaming Share Hits 49.6%, Nielsen Data Shows

However, overall television usage fell 4.4% as the FIFA World Cup ended and students returned to school.

Elon Musk Makes $1 Billion Investment Into Skydance

The reported investment follows media mogul John Malone's prediction that Musk would become an investor through SpaceX.

Spotify Reports 16% Revenue Increase During 2026’s 3rd Quarter

The company saw a 9% increase in premium subscribers during the quarter.

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