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Could Canada’s Radio Diary Replacement Be the Future of US Radio Ratings?

PPM didn’t make sense financially in smaller Canadian markets, which remained reliant on a diary-based system. Numeris and its stakeholders recognized that the industry required a system that more accurately reflects how Canadians engage with radio today, while reducing volatility and improving consistency across markets.

Chuck Damico: Country Radio Has an Energy That Rock Lost

"A lot of other businesses ... could probably learn a lot from how the country radio and country music community operates and supports each other."

Inventory Isn’t Innovation: Radio’s Revenue Problem

"Digital doesn’t simply mean stopsets, logos on graphics or disjointed naming rights on anything reaching a stream or screen."

How Grant McHill Built 101 KXL’s Marconi Radio Awards Submission

"We’re excited and honored. It’s a culmination of 99 years of serving Portland, and to be honored this year, we’re beyond excited and grateful and can’t wait to see what happens on Tuesday.”
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Sports

Dave Portnoy: FOX Sports Executives Suggest More Dallas Cowboys Content On Wake Up Barstool

"A direct quote. You can never have enough Cowboys talk and never enough LeBron talk. [I] swear to God."

Prime Video Continues Record Setting Viewership Pacing With Broncos vs Seahawks

"Through five games, Thursday Night Football averages 17.29 million viewers, up 9% from last year’s pace and 13% over 2025’s full season."

Mike Breen Credits Joe Davis’ Performance On FOX Sports Calling Los Angeles Dodgers Postseason Games

"The fans are so passionate that they're the least objective probably in terms of deciding if a guy is being biased or not because they care so much about their team and they're so emotional, especially in the postseason."

Sean Brace: Michael Robinson’s Comments Questioning Jalen Hurts’ Blood Clots “Shameful”

"You are saying that a franchise quarterback is faking a blood clot just so he doesn't have to play. Are you an idiot? No, You are an idiot. You are a moron, Michael Robinson."

Jon Rothstein Joining 247Sports in Expansion of Written Content for CBS Sports

"CBS Sports has forever been the best place for college basketball content and I’m thrilled to be expanding my role across the CBS Sports family."

NBA Adds New Features, AI For Tap To Watch Tool On NBA App

"The breadth of our digital ecosystem allows us to connect with NBA fans in more ways than ever before."

ESPN’s Frozen Frenzy Posts Big Viewership Gains in Year Four

"The Frozen Frenzy Whiparound show on ESPN2 averaged 105K viewers, a 54% year-over-year gain."

Monday Night Football Viewership Hits Record Five-Week Start in ESPN Era

"Monday Night Football is averaging 19.3 million viewers through five weeks."

News

Jon Stewart Signs Deal to Stay at The Daily Show Through 2028 Election

“Jon Stewart is a generational talent, and The Daily Show continues to be one of the most influential franchises on television and a cornerstone of Comedy Central."

Dana Perino: The Five Was Supposed to Be a Five-Week Show

"I didn’t really appreciate in television how important chemistry was until I got here."

WTAX Program Director John LaTessa Dies

“Capitol Media Group was John’s family. We know what a huge Cardinals fan John was, and he LOVED working for us.”

The Young Turks Rip CBS News Over Leaked Shayndi Raice Meeting Audio

"CBS News hasn’t publicly addressed the leaked audio."

Noah Adams, Former All Things Considered Host at NPR, Dies

Adams hosted All Things Considered for 18 years.

Christiane Amanpour Leaving CNN Next Year

“After many months of thought and a few sleepless nights, I have decided to separate from CNN, my partner of 43 fantastic years!”

CBS News Supreme Court Reporter Jan Crawford Apologizes For Abdul El-Sayed Post

“I deleted that tweet because it was a violation of CBS News standards.”

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.
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Music

The Breakfast Club Disputes Kaz’s Ratings Claim, Touts Dominant New York City Numbers

"For The Breakfast Club, it reinforces its standing as iHeartMedia’s morning anchor in the market."

Audacy Flips The New 96.5 to Country as US 96.5 in Philadelphia

The move will put it in direct competition with Beasley Media Group’s 92.5 XTU.

The Bret Mega Show Launches in Morning Drive on Star 94

"This marks an exciting new chapter for Star 94.”

Ebro, Laura and Peter Rosenberg Address HOT 97’s Problems

"For MediaCo, the negative attention continues to put a black cloud over an iconic brand."

Carter Alan Retiring From Middays at 100.7 WZLX

“Working with Carter for the past decade has been one of the highlights of my career."

107.9 The Mix Adds Toni DeKeyser and Ryan Swiger to Morning Drive

"Toni and Ryan bring an authentic connection to our community, not only as talented entertainers but as parents navigating many of the same experiences as our audience."

iHeartRadio’s Fiesta Latina 2026 Draws Latin Music’s Biggest Stars to Miami

“Thank you, iHeart. I’m proud to be Puerto Rican. I’m proud to be Latino.”

Why Radio Pros Miss the Good Old Days

“You do not have to leave radio to miss it.”

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Business

Rod Calarco, Longtime Radio Executive, Dies at 79

His funeral Mass is scheduled for October 27th at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in White Plains, New York.

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."

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