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Election Night 2026: What 10 Top News/Talk Programmers Tell Their Staffs

“Success on election night comes from the prep that is done before that day."

Why is ESPN Silent as Troy Aikman and Joe Buck’s Potential Breakup Overshadows Its First Super Bowl?

"When high-profile relationships fracture and significant dollars are involved, sometimes a mess is unavoidable."

Every Day Is Election Day in Rock Radio

"Rarely does one preset satisfy 100% of a listener’s wishes."

Is the Influencer Marketing Bubble Bursting? Omnicom’s Backslash Thinks So

Global influencer marketing spend was over $32 billion in 2025, but Backslash says this is a bubble that is bursting.
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Sports

Ernie Johnson Hints He Has “A Couple” Of Ideas For His Successor On Inside the NBA

"Whoever it is, the show will be in great hands. Obviously, I got a couple of people in mind, but I don't really feel like I need to share that."

Pat McAfee Show Sees Record Viewership For October 2026 On ESPN

"The show also climbed past its record September audience of 464,000. Additionally, viewership among adults 18-49 rose 20% from last October on linear TV."

ESPN’s Michael Wilbon Announces Indefinite Leave Due to “Multiple” Health Issues

"This isn't retirement, but it is a trip to the injured list."

Inside ManningMode: The Technology Transforming ESPN’s ManningCast

"We have great faith that what we've put out there is comprehensible to the viewer. We're not using the technology for our whole show. It's a fun and special moment where Peyton and Eli get transported to a stats universe."

Bomani Jones “Stunned” So Many People Care About ESPN Drama With Joe Buck, Troy Aikman

"People don't even really like them that much. Like, they're fine. But they're not [Pat] Summerall and [John] Madden. It's not that sort of situation, and people really, really care,"

Tom Brady Caught Using Profane Language for Second Time This Season on FOX Sports

"Brady has steadily improved as a broadcaster since joining FOX Sports. Nevertheless, live television leaves little room for reflexive reactions like this one."

TSN Announces Extension Of NBA Media Rights Through 2035-2036 Season In Canada

"With the Raptors as the lone NBA franchise in Canada, it was vital for TSN to secure their arrangement with the NBA as the team splits broadcasts across TSN and SportsNet."

ESPN to Air More Than 150 NBA G League Games in 2026-27

ESPN will present more than 150 NBA G League games during the 2026-27 season

News

How Fox News, CNN, and MS NOW Plan to Cover the 2026 Midterm Elections

The networks will deploy their top anchors, political analysts, and correspondents to follow races nationwide.

News Talk 2 105.1 Launches in Idaho Falls

The move brings The Clay Travis & Buck Sexton Show to the new station from News Talk 107.9.

News Media Reacts to Anderson Cooper Interview with Haley Stevens

The interview quickly drew widespread attention online, with several commentators describing the exchange as a television interview gone wrong.

Lachlan Murdoch: Fox News Ratings Decline Due to ‘Viewer Fatigue’

"Those viewers are not switching to another news channel. They are just fatigued and watching slightly less television overall."

Salem Radio Network Earns Exclusive Interview with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy

During the interview, Zelenskyy addressed allegations from Tucker Carlson that his government is persecuting Christians in Ukraine.

Fox News’ Steve Doocy Reveals His Incredible 2026 Travel Numbers

"I’ve learned one really important thing: You can’t take the pulse of America if you don’t talk to Americans. You’ve got to get on the ground, shake hands, ask questions, and then listen to the people."

Margaret Brennan Denies Pushing Back on Bari Weiss’ CBS News Coverage

"No one who spoke at the network meeting opposed covering the campaign or story but rather exchanged ideas on how to do it."

Stephen A. Smith Expanding SiriusXM Political Show for 2026 Midterm Elections

Smith will host Straight Shooter with Stephen A. Smith live from SiriusXM’s Washington, D.C., studios next Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday.
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Music

WKRP-FM Plans To Recreate Infamous Turkey Drop Minus Live Birds

"WKRP is bringing the legend back, but this time, as God is my witness, this time we’ve got it right."

98.9 WGUF Flips From Conservative Talk to Oldies as 98.9 The Gulf

The station carried shows hosted by Gordon Deal, Mike Gallagher, Scott Jennings, and Drew Steele. Additionally, WGUF was home to The Dave Elliott Show, which provided locally produced programming.

Star 93.3 Makes Christmas Flip on Halloween

"It's the most wonderful time of the year, and we've got the soundtrack to prove it!"

San Diego’s Rock 105.3 Retains Longtime Morning Show ‘The Show’ Through 2030

"We are more than thrilled to remain a part of the iHeart team and continue to try and entertain San Diego every morning."

Mariah Carey Is Defrosting: My Favorite Holiday Moments in Radio

"A concept that simple has lasted more than 25 years. That’s the best proof it works."

Scarier Than Halloween: The All-Holiday Music Flip Is Here

"Stations across America throw the master switch like Dr. Frankenstein and flip to 24/7 holiday music before the Halloween candy has even settled in the bowl."

Harv Blain: Radio Consulting Done Right Starts With Relationships

"With a lot of clients, you've worked with them for so long you know the Program Director's kids and remember when the first one got married. You know all about that stuff and that kind of personal relationship is helpful in actually getting things done."

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Business

RCS Worldwide Names Tammy Halcomb and Merideth Kelly to Executive Roles

“Tammy and Merideth represent exactly the kind of bold, experienced leadership that will carry RCS Worldwide forward."

Cumulus Media’s 104.5 XLO Among First Stations Using ZoneCasting Technology

"This deployment preserves the broad reach of FM while giving the station greater flexibility to serve the distinct communities within a large, diverse market."

FOX Corp. Reports 22% Revenue Increase During 2026’s 3rd Quarter

"These record results coupled with the strong momentum we are continuing to see across our business gives us confidence in delivering value for shareholders in a thoughtful and disciplined manner.”

David Berzin Named NPR Senior Vice President as Public Media Goes Digital

Berzin's appointment signals NPR's continued shift toward a more digitally focused future as audience listening habits evolve.

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