ABC Lawyers: FCC Searched for Reasons to Target Network

“The FCC has spent the last 18 months searching for some pretext for revoking the Stations’ licenses. The Commission has found none, because the Stations easily meet the standard for license renewal..."

Kelly Sutton Launches Weekday Morning Show on WSM Radio

"Truly honored to be entrusted with carrying on the incredible legacy of WSM Radio."

Andre Yancey Promoted to 102 JAMS Brand Manager Role

"As a Bay Area native, Andre understands what the community wants and needs."

NFL Network Added To ESPN App For Unlimited Subscribers

"The deal adds 19 preseason games, seven regular-season matchups and more than 1,500 hours of studio programming annually."

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How Ron Slay Proved a Sports Radio Success Story Doesn’t Always Go as Planned

"Being part of a team, you know when you have something special. This is one that feels special top to bottom. It was a no brainer, and I was extremely excited to stay home and keep my talents at The Zone."

Tim Virgin Rides Without a Map — And That’s Exactly the Point

"I think that's what I love about radio. I can go down the road and not know what's about to happen. It's a freedom."

Michael Wallace Had a Front Row Seat to the Birth of Worldwide News Network

"The whole world is a really big thing to cram into just three minutes at the top of that cast. There's a lot of decision-making that has to happen about what we're covering and how much time we're giving to each story, because you don't have a whole lot of time to do it. But that's kind of the fun part of it."

How LeBron James Arrival Ignited Renewed Radio Tension Between 97.5 The Fanatic, 94WIP

"I’m not looking to pick fights. However, when I hear or see something that puts me over the line, enough is enough. When I hit a boiling point with their nonsense is when I choose to chirp about it."

How Shawn Farash Went From Trump Impersonator to Podcaster on Dan Bongino’s Network

"I leaned into it because it's a fun thing. People like it. Then they follow me and go 'Hey, he's got a podcast. He's got a lot of interesting things to say.' We don't always agree on everything, but that was my thing."

Sports Media Has a Serious Reporting Problem

"Nobody in the sports media business who values the truth should feel good about reporters failing to report the Kyle Shanahan or LeBron James stories in real time."

ABC Lawyers: FCC Searched for Reasons to Target Network

“The FCC has spent the last 18 months searching for some pretext for revoking the Stations’ licenses. The Commission has found none, because the Stations easily meet the standard for license renewal..."

Kelly Sutton Launches Weekday Morning Show on WSM Radio

"Truly honored to be entrusted with carrying on the incredible legacy of WSM Radio."

Columns

iHeartRadio Layoffs Spark Broadcasting Career Change Conversations

"Most union electricians in New York earn around $200,000 annually when overtime is included."

Unorthodox Or Ill-Fated? 60 Minutes’ New Correspondents Raise Eyebrows

Legacy programs carry more risk than most. 60 Minutes is set to begin season 59, and its brand rests on a very specific kind of credibility.

How Sports Radio Can Revive Appointment Listening This NFL Season

"It doesn't matter the guest or the amount of money you pay them, listeners will always invest their time when broadcasters prove it’s worth the investment."

Country Radio Contests Became Audio Wallpaper: Here’s How to Fix Them

"Instead of hearing a dry corporate announcement about a thousand bucks, the listener immediately pictures something tangible."

MLB Now’s Roster Depth Was the Perfect Trade Deadline Call up for Baseball Fans

"MLB Now combines crunch with hunch. The program acknowledges today's emphasis on analytics while still respecting the situational instincts of old-school baseball."
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Sports

NFL Network Added To ESPN App For Unlimited Subscribers

"The deal adds 19 preseason games, seven regular-season matchups and more than 1,500 hours of studio programming annually."

Derek Fisher: Sports Radio Hosts Should Stop Putting Labels On Athletes

"Part of why I'm doing this is to try to help us get out of this idea that we have to label athletes anything. Why is he a mercenary? Why can't he just be a guy that worked at a job for eight years, his contract at the job was up, and he's choosing to go work somewhere else."

Jarrett Payton Steps Down From Sports Anchor Role At WGN After Ten Years

"This choice comes from the heart. I want to spend more time with my family. They are the most important part of my world."

Cam Newton: Ryan Clark Became Too Emotionally Tied To His Role At ESPN

"This is a business. You can't tie your emotions into business, and I think Ryan Clark naturally did that. Does that make him a bad person? Absolutely not."

ESPN Reportedly Near Deal To Produce Documentary Surrounding LeBron James’ Philadelphia 76ers Stop

"The series would also pull from rookie-year footage NBA crews have shot throughout his career, including unseen material."

Linda Cohn: ESPN “Doesn’t Want To Learn” How To Prevent Leaks Regarding Layoffs

"It's intentional. It's not an accident because it keeps happening. This is not a one and done situation."

DAZN Becomes New Streaming Home Of Minnesota Timberwolves

"Bringing a team of this caliber onto DAZN is an amazing addition to our growing U.S. sports portfolio. We can’t wait to start serving Timberwolves fans as the team prepares for another incredible season."

Dan Patrick Shares Concerns About Enjoying Retirement

"I want to go out where I'm proud of what I'm doing. I left ESPN and I wasn't proud of what I was doing."

Columbus Blue Jackets to Simulcast TV Broadcast on Radio, Bob McElligott Won’t Return

"Bob’s voice was at the heart of many of our club’s unforgettable moments and helped shape memories that will live on for years to come."

CBS Sports Lands Concacaf Champions Cup English-Language Media Rights Through 2030

"Through our new partnership with CBS Sports and Paramount+, we are excited to bring every match to fans across the United States with world-class coverage."

SiriusXM Radio Announces All-in-One Audio Subscription for Sports Fans Beginning September 1

"SiriusXM Sports Pass brings that vision to life for sports fans by putting every game and event we carry, hometown voices, national personalities and the daily sports conversation into one simple, affordable subscription."

The Volume Lands ‘Nothing Major’ Tennis Podcast In Multi-Year Deal

"When you look at the portfolio, it was clear tennis was missing. With ‘Nothing Major,’ that gap is filled while staying true to The Volume’s core focus: working with digital creators who combine personality and authority."

News

ABC Lawyers: FCC Searched for Reasons to Target Network

“The FCC has spent the last 18 months searching for some pretext for revoking the Stations’ licenses. The Commission has found none, because the Stations easily meet the standard for license renewal..."

NBC News Expands Streaming Lineup with Launch of ‘Current with Christine Romans’

"This is a moment to tell stories only the way that NBC News can, with our vast resources and our bureaus around the world."

Fox News Leads July Cable News Ratings, CNN Sees Large Primetime Jump

Total day viewing softened for most networks as summer viewing patterns continued.

WTOP Exits 103.9 FM as K-LOVE Signs Lease Deal with Hubbard

Although listeners in Frederick will lose the 103.9 FM simulcast, WTOP will remain available on its full-power 103.5 FM signal.

Don Lemon Partnering with Libsyn to Expand Podcast Network

"I'm excited about the reach and resources it unlocks, but most of all that it helps us keep delivering independent journalism without compromise.”

The Wall Street Journal Hires Samantha Henig to Lead Audio and Video

Previously, Henig founded the Audio division at The New York Times, helping build one of podcasting's most influential networks.

Chuck Tiller Announces Departure From Salem Media Houston

"I met many great people while there. I had great staff, too."

60 Minutes Set to Add Ross Douthat, Sebastian Junger, Gianna Toboni, and Trevor Phillips

The additions follow significant turnover that created an immediate need for new on-air talent. Scott Pelley, Cecilia Vega, and Sharyn Alfonsi were fired from the program, while Anderson Cooper declined to renew his contract.

John Fredericks Media Network Buys WAKM-AM

John Fredericks Media Network is expanding again. WAKM-AM in...

Rachel Maddow to Lead MS NOW’s Primary Election Coverage

Maddow will be joined throughout the evening by Nicolle Wallace, Chris Hayes, Symone Sanders Townsend, Michael Steele, and Lawrence O'Donnell.

Kaitlan Collins Responds to President Donald Trump’s Personal Attacks

"It's really not about me. And I don't want it to be about my reaction."

Shawn Farash Added to Dan Bongino’s Silverloch Media Podcast Lineup

"It's not about me. It's about giving a pathway to other people like a pathway was given to me."

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Music

Kelly Sutton Launches Weekday Morning Show on WSM Radio

"Truly honored to be entrusted with carrying on the incredible legacy of WSM Radio."

Andre Yancey Promoted to 102 JAMS Brand Manager Role

"As a Bay Area native, Andre understands what the community wants and needs."

Grammy Awards Create Asian Pop Category, BTS Boycotts

"BTS didn't specify its exact reasons for the boycott."

Women in Radio Leadership Program Launches Application Period

"Investing in people was one of the most meaningful ways to strengthen our industry,"

Ian Rambo Named Fredericksburg Radio Operations Manager

Ian Rambo becomes Connoisseur Media's new operations manager for...

Amended Suit Claims Spotify Ignored Streaming Fraud

"This case may reshape how platforms audit and report suspicious streaming activity going forward."

Streaming Growth Accelerates Globally: Music Genre Landscape Transforms Dramatically

A new study released by Luminate Data. Global audio...

K-LOVE Appoints Andrew Lambeth Chief Marketing Officer

"I've spent my entire career inside Christian music because I believe these songs and artists do something special."

WMMR Honors Late DJ Pierre Robert with 24-Hour Marathon

"WMMR gets it—radio's real power lives in the voices and personalities that shaped a city's culture."

Ann Kelly Exits WDUV Mornings After 38 Years in Tampa

"While we will miss hearing Ann every morning, her impact on our listeners, our station, and Tampa Bay will be felt for generations."

Tony McGinty Takes Afternoons at 107.3 Cleveland Alternative

"Northeast Ohio listeners gain a familiar voice in an established afternoon timeslot"

Mike Rittberg Seeks Next Opportunity After HYBE Departure

"I'm excited about what's next and would love to reconnect with old friends,"
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SiriusXM COO Wayne Thorsen Exits

"We appreciate Wayne's many contributions to SiriusXM and thank him for his service. We wish him all the best in his future endeavors."

SiriusXM Reports 1% Revenue Increase During 2026’s 2nd Quarter

“Since resetting our strategy, we’ve been focused on building a stronger, more durable SiriusXM, and our second quarter performance demonstrates that strategy is delivering meaningful results."

Zimmer Communications, Mid-West Family Merge Springfield Operations

"By combining forces, we'll offer advertisers more effective marketing solutions,"

Elon Musk’s X Ends Lawsuit Against World Federation of Advertisers

"WFA and X are fully aligned in the view that brands, platforms and consumers will all benefit from brand-safety innovation."

2026 Marconi Radio Awards Finalists Announced by NAB

The winners will be revealed on Tuesday, October 20th, during a dinner program at the Edison Ballroom in New York City.

Cumulus Media Wins Court Approval for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Extension

The company now has until October 30th to file a reorganization plan and until December 29th to solicit acceptances.

Quu Expands Visual Radio Partnership With Pattison Media

"As more listening happens in connected vehicles and through digital streams, broadcasters have new opportunities to engage audiences visually. We're proud to partner with Pattison Media and put every screen to work for its stations.”

YouTube Adding More Tools For Podcasts Including Thumbnails For Shorts

"Custom thumbnails for Shorts are rolling out to all YouTube Partner Program creators. It’s one of the most requested features from YouTube Creators and gives you even more control over how your Shorts are presented. Excited for this one!"

Nielsen to End Puerto Rico Radio and TV Ratings in December

"We will work alongside local stakeholders throughout this process to facilitate a thoughtful and orderly handover.”

Paramount Delays Warner Bros. Discovery Merger Until After Trial

"Twelve states, led by California, secured a temporary restraining order this week that blocks the deal for 28 days."

Peacock Posts First-Ever Profit During Strong Second Quarter

The platform also grew to 48 million subscribers, adding 7 million customers over the past 12 months.

Facebook Tests New Video Feed Experience for Mobile App

"Video is where conversations are happening, communities are forming, and even commerce is starting to take place.”

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