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The Industry According To: Bill McGathy, In De Goot Entertainment
"We all are guilty of using 'catchphrases,' but not to oversimplify — if you don’t take a risk on an artist you believe in, there will be no reward."
The Miami Marlins Set A Dangerous Standard By Confusing Social Media Popularity With Employee Value
"Experience, preparation, credibility and the ability to connect with an audience should carry far more weight than an algorithm or the number next to someone's name on a social media profile."
Inside John Fanta’s NBC Sports Rise Built on Energy, Versatility and Saying Yes
"The product better be for the fan. Everything I do has to count no matter what it is. I look at any second on the air trying to meet and exceed the bar that's been set. That's what makes it fun."
Three Ways Radio Can Borrow The Podcast Advertising Playbook
Podcasters have already figured out that trust sells. Radio has the trust. It just needs to put it to work.
Sports
Terrell Owens Questions Why Stephen A. Smith Not Suspended By ESPN For Mental Health Commentary
"For him to speak so insensitively about a topic like mental health the way he did. Why isn't he suspended?"
Former ESPN Producer Reveals She Quit Over Network’s Disregard of Normalizing Sports Gambling
"I’m not going to work for a gambling company and have blood on my hands."
ESPN Posts Sixth Straight Year Of Fiscal Year Viewership Growth
"ESPN and ESPN on ABC each rose 11%, while ESPN2 climbed 3%."
ESPN Launches YouTube Channel Geared for Younger Sports Fans Called ‘ESPN JV’
"ESPN JV is about creating an exciting entry point into sports for the next generation of fans."
Rachel Nichols Set To Host New Sports Illustrated Program ‘The Story’
"What I’m really looking forward to in this show is to be able to say here are some quick hits about what stories are about over a variety of sports."
SABAN Premiere Marks ESPN’s Biggest Original Debut in Four Years
"The six-part documentary's premiere averaged 529K viewers on ESPN."
Gerry Callahan: No Plot With Kirk Minihane to Boot John Dennis From WEEI After Rehab
"I never conspired to get Dino [John Dennis] kicked off the show. That never happened."
Andrew McCutchen Joins SiriusXM MLB Network Radio As Postseason Analyst
"I love talking baseball almost as much as I love playing it."
News
Scott Pelley: Bari Weiss Leading CBS News a ‘Terrible Idea’
"It’s not any fault of hers. She just hasn’t done it."
Mark Thompson: CNN Won’t Back Down in Trump White House Lawsuit
"No matter how many court cases, investigations, court appearances, and all the expense that that entails, we will fight this one to the end."
NYPR CEO Christy Tanner Exits as Interim Team Steps In
NYPR Board of Trustees via press release-“The Board of Trustees thanks Christy for her contributions to NYPR and wishes her well"
The Daily Wire Releases Trailer for Ben Shapiro’s First Screenplay, Confession
"I couldn’t be more proud of this project and can’t wait for the audience to see it.”
The Clay Travis & Buck Sexton Show Added to AM 1100 The Flag
"The combination of our proven local talk programming and Clay and Buck will be unbeatable."
Former CBS News Radio Staffers Accept Final Edward R. Murrow Award Victory
Some held signs reading “Fired for Overall Excellence,” highlighting the contrast between the network’s industry recognition and its closure earlier this year.
CBS News Denies Lesley Stahl Nearly Quit After Edits to Latest 60 Minutes Story
“This is a ludicrous, twisted narrative."
Hillary Clinton and Kara Swisher Team Up for 2026 Midterm Podcast
Hillary Clinton is launching a new podcast with Kara...
Music
103.1 The Wolf Adds DJ Deerock to Weekend Lineup
"I'm excited to bring my passion for music to The Wolf and help bring music to the masses!"
iHeartRadio ALTer EGO 2027 Lineup Announced for January 16 at the Kia Forum
"Evanescence, The Offspring, Death Cab for Cutie, and Modest Mouse are among artists performing, and Billy Corgan will give a special performance."
Anna & Raven Reach 100-Station Syndication with Sunny 104.3, Warm 103.3
"We are grateful to the broadcasters who believe in us and to every listener that who lets us be part of their day."
What Music Radio Can Learn from Coach Mike Ditka
“If you showed loyalty and honesty you’d get it back tenfold.”
CMA Broadcast Awards 2026: Full List of Winners
The Highway Hot 30 Countdown with Buzz Brainard on SiriusXM won Weekly National Personality of the Year, while Big D & Bubba from Silverfish Media took the daily national honor.
Doc Reno Signs Multi-Year Representation Agreement With Creative Talent
"I’m honored we’re beginning a new multi-year agreement. Now, go get me something great!"
Cumulus Media Promotes Kathy Brown To Vice President Urban Formats
"I am excited to join the Cumulus senior content leadership team."
McVay Media Partners with Myron Mullins on Regret Free Podcast
Mullins seeks to encourage transparency, vulnerability, and purpose beyond professional life.
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Business
Former King Features Chairman and President Joseph D’Angelo Dies at 96
"Joe was a giant of the syndication industry and a great Hearst executive."
Netflix Begins Layoffs, 1,000 Jobs Expected to Be Cut
“Our mission — to entertain the world — is ambitious, and delivering on it requires us to be disciplined about where we prioritize our people and resources.”
The Podcast Study 2026: 40% of Listeners Say Host-Read Ads Influence Purchases
“For us, the next step is applying what we learned. We have much more knowledge now about how people discover content, what makes them stay, and what separates a highly engaged consumer from everyone else."
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Republicans have spent 60% of the money invested in the nine battleground races, while Democrats account for the remaining 40%.
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