Jason Rantz to Guest Host Katie Pavlich Tonight on NewsNation

His guest-hosting assignment comes just months after NewsNation launched Katie Pavlich Tonight as part of its revamped primetime lineup.

Google Adding AI Labels to Ads Across Search and YouTube

The update will appear on ads shown in Google Search, YouTube, and Google Discover.

Sylvana Kelleher Announces Departure From 97.5 The Fanatic After Three Years With Station

"It's a really difficult decision that makes me feel very sad and also very guilty. But I tomorrow is my last show on Unfiltered."

Netflix Reportedly Exploring Live TV, Added Bundles In Addressing Subscriber Engagement Declines

"Netflix's U.S. television viewership share fell to 7.8% in April, the lowest since May 2025, per Nielsen."

Features

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Josh Martinez Is a Free Agent, and He’s Not Wasting the Chapter

"One thing I've learned is that talent opens doors, but relationships and work ethic keep them open."

SiriusXM’s Julia Cunningham on the Art of Interviewing

There is an art to doing great interviews, and...

Inside Mike Gallagher’s Surprise Tribute to Salem’s Phil Boyce

"We've sort of come full circle together. We've been through a lot of highs, a lot of lows, but we've just had a great ride together. He's one of the most important figures in my career."

David Roberts Reflects on Retirement, Diversity, and the Future of ESPN

"Working at ESPN, you’re working with arguably the best people in the industry. Because of that, a great deal of our goals were accomplished through collective effort and teamwork. It’s nice to sit back and reflect on the things we accomplished as a team together."

Tanner of KFBW Portland Proves Adapt or Die Works

If you spend five minutes talking to Tanner, the...

3 Must-Watch Barrett Media Audio Summit Panels For Non-Attendees

I could write another 10 takeaways, but hopefully this gives you the incentive to start diving in and watching on YouTube.

Jason Rantz to Guest Host Katie Pavlich Tonight on NewsNation

His guest-hosting assignment comes just months after NewsNation launched Katie Pavlich Tonight as part of its revamped primetime lineup.

Google Adding AI Labels to Ads Across Search and YouTube

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Columns

Pardon the Interruption Proves Success Can Be Earned by Not Chasing Trends

"After 25 years, Pardon the Interruption remains one of the strongest arguments in sports media that success doesn't always come from chasing every trend. Sometimes, it comes from knowing exactly who you are and having the discipline to stay that way."

Why ABC Is Right About the FCC’s Talk Radio Bias

The inconsistency isn't subtle, and it's not accidental either. It tracks almost perfectly with which side of the aisle benefits from each format's political leanings.

Rock Radio’s Playbook for Winning the Second Half

Carpe diem… zeitgeist… make hay… be present. Whatever phrase...

Why Fans Keep Judging the MLB All-Star Game Broadcast Wrong

The World Series, the Super Bowl, the NBA Finals, and the Stanley Cup Finals are where every pitch, possession, and decision carry enormous weight. That's where players become legends, and fan bases either celebrate forever or spend the next decade asking what went wrong. The All-Star Game isn't trying to be any of that. It's baseball's family reunion.

Every 2026 Barrett Media Audio Summit Session is Now Available on YouTube

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Sports

Sylvana Kelleher Announces Departure From 97.5 The Fanatic After Three Years With Station

"It's a really difficult decision that makes me feel very sad and also very guilty. But I tomorrow is my last show on Unfiltered."

Buffalo Bills Quarterback Josh Allen Interested in Broadcasting Post-NFL Career

"I can't say for sure yes or for sure no right now. I do go back and forth on it. I'd have to put some more thought into it."

FIFA Reportedly Has Not Released Network Costs To Bid for 2030, 2034 World Cup

"Plenty remains up in the air. FIFA hasn't confirmed whether hydration breaks will return, a detail worth an estimated $200 million in ad sales this year for FOX Sports. It's also unclear if the 2034 Saudi tournament will run in summer or shift to November and December, as Qatar did in 2022."

Seattle Sports Expands With Multi-Year Partnership With Washington State

"This renewed and expanded partnership allows us to deliver even more coverage for Cougar fans through enhanced on-air programming, original video content, and the Seattle Sports app – connecting fans across Western Washington and around the world."

San Antonio Spurs Voice Jacob Tobey Exits Following Social Media Firestorm Over Cheating Allegations

Neither the Spurs nor Tobey has publicly detailed whether the reported departure directly resulted from the social media posts.

Adam Schefter, ESPN Approaching Multi-Year Contract Extension

Schefter's last ESPN contract was worth roughly $9 million annually.

Assault Charges Against Mike Missanelli Dropped By Pennsylvania DA

“After reviewing additional information, the office made the determination that it would withdraw the charges. In every case, we are always continuing to investigate after charges are filed.”

99.1 The Sports Animal Adds Eric Cain with Tyler Ivens in Afternoon Drive

Eric Cain is headed to afternoon drive on 99.1...

ESPN SVP John Lasker to Retire After 27 Years

"John has been at the forefront of nearly every major iteration and evolution of our streaming business, shaping how fans access and experience ESPN content in the digital age."

Devan Kaney Joins FOX 32 in Chicago Following Philadelphia Eagles Radio Exit

Kaney quickly found a prominent television opportunity after an unexpected exit from Philadelphia.

NASCAR CEO: Amazon Prime Video Wants More Races in TV Package

"I’ve talked to Eric Shanks at Fox, I’ve talked with folks at Amazon, I’ve talked with Turner, and all of them are really happy with what’s going on right now and feel the momentum in the sport."

SEC Network Adds Chase Daniel as SEC Nation Analyst

"Having played for an SEC school and always admiring the fans of the conference, I am so grateful to be a part of this premier college football show and cannot wait to get to work!"

News

Jason Rantz to Guest Host Katie Pavlich Tonight on NewsNation

His guest-hosting assignment comes just months after NewsNation launched Katie Pavlich Tonight as part of its revamped primetime lineup.

Ben Shapiro Pushes Back on Candace Owens Over Charlie Kirk Comments

"I've said repeatedly that Charlie and I weren't best friends. Maybe you were best friends with Charlie. Maybe not. I don’t know, nor do I care."

Former CBS News Radio Anchor Linda Kenyon Joining NPR

"Happy to report I have landed on my feet. After the demise of CBS Radio and the purge of the entire staff, I have been hired to anchor newscasts at NPR."

Ben Shapiro, Dan Bongino Remain Top 15 in June Podtrac Podcast Rankings

Several of the featured programs slipped one or more positions from May.

New KMOX, 97.1 FM Talk Owner: We’re Running Towards What Others Are Running From

"You know, we're running right toward some things that everybody else is running away from."

The Daily Wire Selling Consumer Brands to Jeremy Boreing

Jeremy Boreing departed The Daily Wire last year. But...

The Hill Launches Insider Subscription Tier

The new service features two membership levels, starting at $5.99 per month or $59.99 annually.

ABC: FCC Singling Out TV for Same Things Talk Radio Does

"The Commission has trained its attention on daytime and late-night television — programs perceived as unfriendly to the current administration — while leaving untouched the vast landscape of talk radio, where candidates routinely appear without their opponents."

July 4th Ratings: Fox News Finishes Ahead of CNN and MS NOW

Fox News earned more than 5 million viewers in primetime on the day.

Scott Jennings Refutes Laura Loomer’s Claims About Mitch McConnell

"I told him we want to see him back at work as soon as possible."

Megyn Kelly: I’m Covering the Charlie Kirk Trial From Every Angle

"I care about Charlie, care about his family, and I care about being very factual in our coverage of what happens out there."

Fox News Leads MS NOW, CNN in 2nd Quarter YouTube Views

Every network on the list saw its numbers fall.

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Music

Beasley Media Names Jen Scordo WXTU Midday Host

Philadelphia's 92.5 WXTU has found its new midday voice....

iHeartMedia Signs FCC Consent Decree Over Payola Allegations

iHeartMedia has reached a Consent Decree with the FCC...

Full Metal Jackie Honors Ozzy Osbourne With Free Radio Special

July 22 marks one year since Ozzy Osbourne's passing....

Connoisseur Media Sells KBAY Signal to K-Love for $2 Million

“We were approached about selling our frequency to K-Love, Inc. who want to expand their Christian offerings in the San Jose market with the addition of the 94.5 FM frequency. We found a way to do that but retain our KBAY-FM country format."

CMA Names Brittany Schaffer as New CEO

"We met with an exceptional group of candidates, and we believe Brittany is exactly the leader to carry this organization into its next era."

Yung Joc Signs Two-Year Extension At Streetz 94.5

Core Radio Group has locked in Yung Joc for...

KDAO-FM Drops Soft Rock for 90s Hits Format

OnTheGoMedia flips Iowa AC station to 90s Hits format....

John Clay Wolfe Show Expands to 116 iHeart Stations

The John Clay Wolfe Show is going national in...

Dance 89.5 Launches in Seattle as C89.5 Rebrands

 A Seattle radio institution just got a new name....

Raffaella Braun Named Co-President at Triple Tigers Records

Triple Tigers Records has promoted Raffaella Braun to Co-President....

Bakersfield Gets New Rhythmic Throwback Station from American General Media

American General Media has flipped its Bakersfield translator to...

JT Tanchyk Exits KUPL Middays for CHR Afternoons in Portland

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Google Adding AI Labels to Ads Across Search and YouTube

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Netflix Reportedly Exploring Live TV, Added Bundles In Addressing Subscriber Engagement Declines

"Netflix's U.S. television viewership share fell to 7.8% in April, the lowest since May 2025, per Nielsen."

Bonneville’s Scott Sutherland: Radio Needs to Sell Smarter, Not More

"You can't be where we want to sell everything. I think we all got kind of bit in the rear for a while, where all these new products are coming out and we want to sell everything. That's a problem."

Alisa Bowen Steps Down From Role With Disney+ for CEO Role at Fubo

"I look forward to working closely alongside this talented leadership team to strengthen Fubo as an industry leader and create significant value for all of our shareholders."

Broadcast Radio Still Reaching More Americans Than Television, Smart Phones

"AM/FM radio reaches 87% of U.S. adults each week, according to Nielsen Audience Insights. That's the broadest weekly reach of any measured platform. Radio's edge is even sharper among younger listeners, reaching 81% of Adults 18-34, more than any other platform tracked."

SiriusXM CEO Jennifer Witz: Our Podcast Strategy Runs Counter to Netflix

"Some other platforms are taking a more exclusive approach. We found that open distribution makes the most sense for creators."

Cumulus Promotes Regional Vice President Don Boyd to Oversee Four Additional Southern Markets

"We've got top-performing radio stations, strong digital capabilities, and a great team in place. Looking forward to relocating to Baton Rouge and getting to work across these markets.”

Veritone Executive Paul Cramer Departs After Eight Years

His departure follows Veritone's recently announced cost-cutting initiative, in which it revealed plans to reduce its workforce by 25%.

33% View Stations With AI Voices Less Favorably, New Crowd React Media Data Shows

Although 44% of respondents expressed at least some level of positivity toward AI voices, that support didn't fully translate into favorable views of stations using the technology.

Audio Podcasts Have Higher Trust Levels Than Video Podcasts, New Sounds Profitable Data Shows

Audio rates highest for being "accurate and factual" at 58%, edging out video's 55%.

Political Ad Spending Outpacing Past Records, New AdImpact Data Shows

$449.7 million alone was spent in June, according to AdImpact.

Nielsen Reportedly Rolling Out Co-Viewing Measurement as Early as September

"We want to be as accurate as possible, and this is the next iteration of Big Data."

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