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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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."

Matt Haney Bill Targets Ticket Scalping Platforms Fails

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

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

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

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."

YouTube Clarifies New Monetization Rules for Creators

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

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."

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."

Could Christmas 2026 Be The Greatest Day In American Sports History

"Christmas 2026 feels different. It's not just one game or one moment. It's an entire day built around sports."

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.
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Sports

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."

Could Christmas 2026 Be The Greatest Day In American Sports History

"Christmas 2026 feels different. It's not just one game or one moment. It's an entire day built around sports."

Prime Video Announces 2026-2027 NBA Schedule Including Exclusive Coverage Of Emirates NBA Cup

"As we prepare to tip off our second season of NBA on Prime, we’re thrilled to present an exceptional lineup of games featuring the league's biggest stars, iconic rivalries, and high-stakes matchups within the Emirates NBA Cup and expanded postseason coverage, including our first-ever exclusive Eastern Conference Finals."

ESPN Announces Full 2026-2027 NBA Schedule Celebrating 25th Anniversary Of Game Coverage

"The 2025-26 NBA Regular Season on ABC and ESPN averaged 1.9 million viewers through 80 telecasts, up 11% from the year before and the network's best mark since 2018-19."

NBC Sports Announces Full NBA Schedule Of Broadcasts Spanning 100 Regular Season Games

"Our 2026-27 schedule not only features elite matchups on the biggest stages possible, but new programming innovations designed to build off last year’s resounding successes."

The Ringer Makes Return To Streaming On Twitch With ‘Ringer Wise Guys’

"The Ringer distributed content on Twitch before Spotify acquired the network in 2020."

News

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.

Clay Travis: Selling OutKick Didn’t Change My View of Business, It Reinforced It

"If you have this great fortune and you don't have to go to work, you don't have to do any more of what you are doing, and you still want to do it? Man, that's awesome."

Newsmax CEO Chris Ruddy Plots Lawsuit Over FCC Local TV Ownership Changes

"It doesn’t make any sense, other than you want to circumvent Congressional law.”

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Music

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."

Radio Programmers: Stop Settling, Be Like The Movies Today

"Why can't we make some content that gets people talking? It's time to take more chances."

Suno Inks Global Licensing Deal With BMG Music

"Artist and songwriter participation directly impacts Suno's credibility and long-term viability."
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Matt Haney Bill Targets Ticket Scalping Platforms Fails

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

YouTube Clarifies New Monetization Rules for Creators

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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.

Saga Communications Reports 6.5% Revenue Decrease During 2026’s 2nd Quarter

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