iHeartMedia, SiriusXM Merger Talks Reportedly Have Stalled

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"Together, the two companies would have formed a major audio powerhouse. However, sources tell the New York Times that both sides couldn't find common ground but talks could resurface."

Shinedown Says Radio Still Builds Careers in the Streaming Era

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"If you want a career, go to radio,"

Janet Snyder Signs Off After 32 Years at Buffalo’s KISS 98.5

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"the one thing you can't buy is time,"

ABC: License Renewal Demands From FCC ‘Unlawful, Unconstitutional’

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As part of the filing, it said it was doing so "under protest in response to an unlawful, arbitrary, and unconstitutional order" from the FCC.

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X96’s Todd Nuke’Em Explains Why Alternative Radio Must Reclaim Its Pre-Nirvana Roots

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"You should not let the Classic Rock station steal U2 from you. That's your band."

How Jason Rantz Became a Cable News Regular

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"You're either naturally comfortable or you're not. And I'm lucky that I'm naturally comfortable in those positions. I'm open to it. Not everyone has the personality that wants to defend their positions ... I legitimately enjoy talking to people I disagree with."

92 PRO FM’s Bekah Berger is Riding the Real Housewives of Rhode Island Wave

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"I want to replay that moment over and over," she said. "It embodied what Rhode Island should be about — local connections and support for one another."

Andrew Williams Details His Vision Behind Building 97.1 The Fan in Los Angeles

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"I wanted all our people in this building. They are in this studio and conversing around the halls. That means something in the sense of trying to build something brand new."

How New WTOP Morning Anchor Kristin Diaz Brings Texas Energy to Washington D.C. Radio

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"WTOP is such a huge station in its own right, just like KRLD. Another legacy station that's been here 100 years and has such strong roots in the community."
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Could Pat McAfee Be the Most Trusted Man in Sports Media?

"The most influential person in sports media right now may not be the loudest debate guy, or the sharpest insider or the toughest interviewer. It may be the guy powerful people trust not to make the interview about himself."
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iHeartMedia, SiriusXM Merger Talks Reportedly Have Stalled

"Together, the two companies would have formed a major audio powerhouse. However, sources tell the New York Times that both sides couldn't find common ground but talks could resurface."
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Shinedown Says Radio Still Builds Careers in the Streaming Era

"If you want a career, go to radio,"

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What Mainstream Radio Can Learn From Christian Radio Right Now

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"They appear willing to connect and work alongside the people helping audiences discover their music."
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Why Rock Radio Brands Must Stay Loud Between Memorial Day and Labor Day

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"Every radio show or brand is one Lake Powell boat trip away from being replaced by whatever a friend puts on Bluetooth."
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Can Podcasts Be Defined Better for Advertisers in 2026 and Beyond?

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"Audiences aren’t sitting around wondering whether they’re consuming a podcast, a video show, a digital broadcast, or creator content. They’re just hitting play."
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The Podcast Definition Project Is an Exercise the Industry Needs — But Can’t Win

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Podcasting grew up outside the system — no FCC license required, no Nielsen ratings to chase, no program director standing between a creator and their audience. That renegade spirit isn't just lore. It's baked into the DNA of the format.
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Social Media Algorithms Are Killing the News — Here’s What to Do

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Social media — where most people are getting their news — is designed like a slot machine. Don't like what you see on your Twitter feed? Pull down, and it'll populate more stuff you care about.
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Mike Tirico Suggests Premier League Approach for NFL Scheduling Time Windows Late in Season

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"There are weeks it gets thin, there are weeks towards the end it gets thin. I think to avoid it getting thin, what I would suggest is that the league does what the Premier League does."

MLS Reports Viewership up 62% Year Over Year at FIFA World Cup Break

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"The growth we’re experiencing this season reflects the consistency and momentum MLS has built over the last three years."

ESPN Digital, Social Earns Strongest Month Yet Reaching 82% of U.S. Adults

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"Across ESPN Digital, YouTube, and social platforms, total unique fan reach jumped 8% compared to April 2025 — growing from the 196.6 million reported in March."

NBA Reportedly Hires Matt Volk as Newly Created General Manager of Local Media

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"Volk arrives from NESN and SportsNet Pittsburgh, where he served as COO for three years. He will lead a newly formed local media group covering both the NBA and WNBA."

The Crown Network Launching New Sports Morning Show Featuring James Rapien, Marisa Contipelli, Jacob Tissot June 1

"Cincinnati sports fans are the best. Loyal, passionate, second to none. The city lives and breathes sports, and now it finally has a morning show to match."

Dan Le Batard: “It’s Killing Me to Not Be Able To Speak Honestly” About Jon “Stugotz” Weiner’s Absence

"Imagine how hard it must be for me to protect the relationship with him, and keeping his name on the show in service of wanting him back so the audience can have what it wants. Because I want it to."

Kansas City Chiefs Latest NFL Team To Partner With ProWire for Live Gameday Audio In Stadium

"Chiefs fans now have a selection of companion audio content and real-time captioning from their own devices."

Yahoo Sports’ Layoffs Underway as Company Begins Aligning To Meet New Goals

"Sources indicate to Barrett Media the cuts are not part of a cost-cutting measure by Yahoo Sports, but instead a restructure for a best path forward toward their goals."

Matt Barrie Shifts to SEC Nation Host Beginning in July on SEC Network

"I'm a college football junkie and beyond excited to host SEC Nation from the greatest game day atmospheres in the South."

98.5 The Sports Hub’s Fred Toucher: NFL Shifting More Games From Sundays “Dangerous for Business”

"It seems like a quick money grab. It seems like they're trying to grab as much money as they can, because they're all old. Since the owners, for the most part, are so old, they're not really interested in the legacy of the NFL or it's staying power."

FanDuel TV Announces World Cup Programming Featuring Three USMNT Coaches, Fox Sports’ Rob Stone

"Major sporting events on the calendar, like the World Cup, present an opportunity for FanDuel to bring fans unique perspectives through original programming."

The 47th Annual Sports Emmy Awards Recognize Sports Television’s Best

"A total of 47 category winners were announced according to NATAS."

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ABC: License Renewal Demands From FCC ‘Unlawful, Unconstitutional’

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As part of the filing, it said it was doing so "under protest in response to an unlawful, arbitrary, and unconstitutional order" from the FCC.

Cecilia Vega: ‘I Very Much Fear What Comes Next’ for 60 Minutes After Exit

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"Let's call this what it is: censorship, both imposed and self-driven. It is dangerous for the show and dangerous for democracy."

2026 Edward R. Murrow Awards Winners Announced

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Winners of the Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards will advance to the national competition. Those victors will be announced in August.

Widespread Changes at 60 Minutes as Cecilia Vega, Senior Leaders Exit

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Her departure comes as Sharyn Alfonsi announced she would not be back with the program on Wednesday.

Steve Kornacki Election Night Coverage Sees Strong Digital Audience for NBC News

The Kornacki Cam was on display earlier this week....

CBS News Tabs Nick Bilton as New Executive Producer of 60 Minutes

"The world we are reporting on, and the world we are reporting to, where people consume their news, has moved. And if we don't move with it, in the ways that matter, we won't be here for the next sixty years."

Michelle Basch Signs Off From WTOP

"WTOP is loaded with talented people. Keep kicking ass and proving that great journalism still exists, and radio still matters."

NPR Enacts Newsroom Layoffs After Buyout Offer

Last week, NPR shared it was offering buyouts to...

WTAW Adds Tucker ‘Frito’ Young to Morning Drive

"This is kind of like being on the radio show of record for the Brazos Valley."

The 47th Annual News & Documentary Emmy Awards Recognize News Television’s Best

Big winners on the night included ABC News (8 awards) and National Geographic (7 awards).

CNN Developing Streaming Series for Abby Phillip

Guests on the show will reportedly discuss what they're obsessed with and also declare confessions about topics and past actions.

Sharyn Alfonsi Exits 60 Minutes, Blasts CBS News Leadership

"In the coming days, network leadership may attempt to hide behind corporate euphemisms like 'modernization' and 'restructuring' to explain away my departure. Don't be misled. This was not a routine corporate transition."

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Shinedown Says Radio Still Builds Careers in the Streaming Era

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"If you want a career, go to radio,"

Janet Snyder Signs Off After 32 Years at Buffalo’s KISS 98.5

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"the one thing you can't buy is time,"

Lisa Berigan Returns to BIG100 as Mid-Day Host in Washington, D.C.

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"No one connects with the DMV like Lisa Berigan,"

Inner Harbor Media launches 87.7 The Spot in Syracuse with ’90s hits format

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"People still love the music of the '90s."

MCA Partners With Wright and Capshaw to Launch One4 Records

"A&R is the driving force behind what we're building,"

Black Box Group’s New Curriculum Targets PDs Before Q4 Ratings Wars

"Brand teams are smaller, multi-tasking, and are often lacking tools, budget, and critical experience,"

Steve Hausmann Comes Out of Retirement for Western New York Radio

"WCJW's simultaneous FM expansion amplifies the reach of this hire significantly."

Jimmy Knight Exits Federated Media Fort Wayne After 15-Year Run

Two long-tenured talents have left Federated Media Fort Wayne....

Lady Gaga Sets All-Time Touring Record With $236 Million Midyear Gross

"For the first time ever, two artists each surpassed $200 million"

Matt Pinfield launches new video series at 88.5 The SoCal Sound

"Video content drives discovery and listener loyalty more than ever before"

Frank Rogers Named Chief Creative Officer at Spirit Music Group

"I look forward to making Spirit Music Group the preeminent independent music publisher in the world."

Tanner in the Morning Show Ends a Historic 22-Year Run

"I'll always be grateful for the friendships, memories, and incredible experiences along the way."
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YouTube Tops Streaming Platforms Earning Global Streaming Ad Growth

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"Marketers are recognizing the value of platforms where consumers are spending more of their viewing time, particularly environments that can deliver both scale and measurable business outcomes."

Nielsen Executive Admits More Change Needed To Address Future of Diary Use in Markets

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"We have some additional hills to climb. We do need to think about something that’s more substantive change to be able to address these issues."

Podcast Industry Taskforce Reportedly Working To Correct Definition, Measurement Issues

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"What ends up happening is when advertisers are deciding whose budget this is to come out of, there's oftentimes a tug of war, or it gets orphaned, because nobody knows."

Broadcasters Foundation to Host Media Mixer at iHeartMedia New York on June 25th

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Legendary radio executive Dan Mason will attend and share career insights.

YouTube Altering AI Labels Approach on Content To Be More Visible on Videos

"The goal here is context at a glance. If it looks real but was made with AI, viewers will know immediately. This is purely about giving viewers the right information at the right time."

Radio Advertising Bureau Adds Sabina Widmann As Executive Vice President

"I look forward to working with RAB's members and team to help provide meaningful resources, education and support that help broadcasters navigate continued change and growth."

iHeartMedia Market President Margie Tasseff Announces Retirement

"I’ve been fortunate to grow professionally while working with outstanding colleagues and serving a community that has meant so much to me."

TEGNA Names Patrick Paolini As New CEO Amid Merger Litigation With Nexstar

"I have tremendous respect for the TEGNA brand, for the outstanding local news delivered across its 64 local television stations and hundreds of digital platforms, and for the company's dedicated employees and local journalists."

The Dangers of Americans Reading Less and Scrolling More

"Younger consumers are more likely to watch a 90-second TikTok summary of a political issue rather than read a long-form analysis from a traditional media outlet."

Top 15 Podcast Advertisers Spent $60 Million in April, Magellan AI Data Shows

Of those 15, six actually decreased their spending during the month.

Penske Media Reportedly Discussing Acquisition of Unsold Vox Media Brands

"We have always adapted and led the way, and I believe authoritative work from trusted brands and talent is more necessary than ever."

74% of Podcast Companies Reported Revenue Growth in 2025, New Data Shows

"The same pattern kept surfacing: publishers that treated video as a monetization layer, not just a discovery channel, grew revenue the fastest."

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