Worldwide News Network Strikes First International Deal

"This is the first step in building an international network of partners who value trusted, high-quality radio journalism.”

Stephen A. Smith Reveals He Was Consulted About Ryan Clark Being a Part of ESPN Layoffs

"Was I asked what I thought what my feelings were? Yes, I was. Of course I said we have to keep them. But I don't get to make those decisions."

ESPN New York’s Chris Carlin on Bart Scott Departure From Network: “This Is a Very Rough Day”

"I love him. Just for so many people, this is a very tough day. This is an unfortunate reality across a lot of industries these days, especially ours."

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Worldwide News Network Strikes First International Deal

"This is the first step in building an international network of partners who value trusted, high-quality radio journalism.”

Stephen A. Smith Reveals He Was Consulted About Ryan Clark Being a Part of ESPN Layoffs

"Was I asked what I thought what my feelings were? Yes, I was. Of course I said we have to keep them. But I don't get to make those decisions."

Columns

Tom Brady’s Viral Weekend Was A Business Lesson Sports Media Missed

"Far too many were eager to mock a staged wrestling angle, a promotional appearance, or a calculated branding move that they overlooked what was actually happening."

A.I. in Radio: Where Is the Uncrossable Line?

"A.I. does not live in local markets, play games at your remotes, connect with listeners, or comprehend what culture you have built inside your cluster."

Emery Songer’s Viral Video Captures the Heart of News/Talk Radio

If you have been given the microphone on a news/talk station, there are many very cool things about it. Emery's introspective musings are a reminder of the gift that you have as a host.

Tony Dokoupil Was Right About CBS News’ Decision to Air Trump’s Speech

CBS News didn't take the easy way out, and Dokoupil's words made the network's reasoning clear before viewers ever judged it for themselves.

What Shinedown Can Teach Media Professionals About Audience Connection

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Sports

Stephen A. Smith Reveals He Was Consulted About Ryan Clark Being a Part of ESPN Layoffs

"Was I asked what I thought what my feelings were? Yes, I was. Of course I said we have to keep them. But I don't get to make those decisions."

ESPN New York’s Chris Carlin on Bart Scott Departure From Network: “This Is a Very Rough Day”

"I love him. Just for so many people, this is a very tough day. This is an unfortunate reality across a lot of industries these days, especially ours."

Mark Schlereth: ESPN Didn’t Feel Ryan Clark Could “Hold That In” When Pulled From NFL Live

"I don't think they felt comfortable that Ryan Clark would be able to hold that in. So, they let him go for the day and then pulled him off air before he had a chance."

Cam Newton Reportedly Departs ESPN As Part Of Network’s Layoffs

"Newton is just the latest regular contributor on First Take to depart the network."

ESPN President Jimmy Pitaro Notes “Difficult Decisions” as Network Begins Layoffs

"We had to make some difficult decisions about job impacts that we will be communicating today."

NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero Reportedly Departs As Part Of ESPN Layoffs

"Pelissero joined NFL Network in July 2017. Before that, he covered the NFL for USA Today starting in 2013, part of a team that won an Associated Press Sports Editors Top 10 award."

NHL Creating Local Broadcast Production Setup With At Least Four Clubs Beginning Next Season

"Our main goal right now is to maintain as much flexibility as we can so that as the market matures and we start to understand what the future really holds, then we can react very quickly."

Emmanuel Acho: ESPN Executives “Cowards” for Handling of Ryan Clark Firing

"If you work long enough, you will get fired regardless of your profession. But to fire a man that helped bring a show its very first Emmy award in the midst of that show is cowardly."

Karl Ravech Departing ESPN As Network Begins Layoffs

"Ravech is just the second name reported as part of ESPN's roster cuts. The cuts come as the network absorbs the NFL Network as part of a 10% equity stake acquisition by the NFL."

Ryan Clark Out As NFL Analyst For ESPN

"Clark joined ESPN in 2015 and became a regular voice on NFL Live and Monday Night Countdown."

Michael DeCourcy Officially Retires From The Sporting News

"My wife and I moved back to Pittsburgh two years ago after having been away for 32 years. It’s our hometown, and our families live here. It’s a chance to spend more time with my wife."

Boomer Esiason: Leaving ‘The NFL Today’ Was a “Lifesaver” for Me

"I couldn't have been any more pleased or happier with the way that I was going out. I didn't even consider wanting to go another year, while I know that other people did. But for me, I was done."

News

Worldwide News Network Strikes First International Deal

"This is the first step in building an international network of partners who value trusted, high-quality radio journalism.”

25% of News Consumers Now ‘Fanatics’, Stagwell Data Shows

Additionally, 74% say they have a more positive impression of companies that advertise within news environments.

Bill Handel: We’ve Lost 65% of Our AM Radio Audience on KFI in Past Decade

"And if you look at revenue, revenue has just collapsed."

Public Official Apologizes After Suggesting KDKA Radio Host Colin Dunlap Commit Suicide

"Suicide should not be a topic that is joked about or used to insult others. My comments were out of line."

CNN Adds Brittany Shammas to National News Team

Previously, she spent seven years at The Washington Post.

Fox News’ Sean Hannity Lands First Interview With Darline Graham

She'll discuss her brother's legacy, their family's shared values, and why she chose to continue his public service.

Megyn Kelly Launches ‘MK Confidential’ True Crime Series

"I hope you find the results as addictive as we have!”

Don Lemon: People ‘Keep Asking Me’ to Run for President

"I don’t know. I might. I’m serious."

Larry O’Connor Defends Salem Media After Time Magazine Report

"The really disconcerting foreign influence may lie with those podcasters and hosts who supported Israel for those same decades and then suddenly turned on a dime and changed their positions. Perhaps that deserves a little more scrutiny."

Tony Dokoupil Defends CBS News Airing Trump Election Security Address

"It’s our job to cover the news. So we are."

CNN Announces Maine Democratic Senate Debate With Jake Tapper, Dana Bash

The network will partner with the Bangor Daily News for the two-hour event.

Tucker Carlson: Ben Shapiro ‘Tanked’ The Daily Wire

"Am I going to take real estate advice from the homeless? Quiet. Adults are talking."

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Music

Andy Schuon Named CEO of Academy of Country Music

"ACM needs a forward-thinking leader to match that momentum."

Anna & Raven Now in 90 Radio Markets

"Our affiliates are our family, and we are committed to delivering our humor and authenticity to each market."

Jared & Katie Show Expands to Fourth Dick Broadcasting Market

"The dominance we built at our Greensboro home base and in syndicated Myrtle Beach laid the foundation"

Otis Maher Joins B98.5 as Atlanta Night Host

"We are so happy to welcome Otis to the B98.5 team,"

J. Love Out as KBAY Prepares 98.5 Shift

"I'm incredibly grateful for the opportunity to work alongside such a talented group of people and for everything we were able to accomplish together."

Kelly Ford Named MD at WMZQ and WPOC

"I'm so excited to plant my flag in the DMV and honored to join two iconic brands like WMZQ and WPOC as Music Director and Afternoon Host,"

Jessica Reyes Joins Cox Media Group Orlando Morning Drive

""I can't wait to spend my mornings with Central Florida"

Radio One Acquisition Triggers Dallas Staff Cuts

"After 19 years, today is my last day at Smooth R&B 105.7,"

Viper Broadcasting Launches Classic Hits Q101 St. Louis

"Viper already operates competing Rock station 100.7 The Viper."

How Four Radio Stations Covered Jay-Z and Noah Kahan

Two cities, two overlapping weekends, seven sold-out shows. Four stations made sure their city didn't miss a beat.

Morning Show Pioneer Mike Marino Passes Away at 60

"He loved the industry, he loved the people in the industry, and was always finding ways to help talent improve their craft."

Beggars Group Creates Two New Radio Promotion Roles

"Beggars is betting that dedicated radio strategy drives real results for its artists".
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Westwood One Cuts Affiliate Relations Staff in Department Downsizing

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Paramount Deal For Warner Bros. Discovery Paused By Court Order Till August 3

"Today’s decision is an important victory for ⁠all those who would be hurt by this merger, and I look forward to continuing to fight this case."

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

Quince led all advertisers with an estimated $6.9 million in June podcast spending.

Netflix Avoids Listing Podcast Viewership In 2026 Mid-Year Reporting

"Recently launched video podcasts over-index on viewing during the day and on mobile devices, an indicator that this engagement is incremental."

Skyview Networks Promotes Andrew Kalb to COO, Appointments for Four Others

"I'm confident they will help us move quickly, enhance innovation and stay at the leading edge of a changing media landscape as we build toward the future."

Sale Price of Audacy St. Louis to Hoffmann Media Revealed

The filing provides the first official valuation since the companies announced the transaction more than two weeks ago.

The Colorado Sound Triple A Format Changes Hands

"Triple A radio is already a fragile format — and ownership changes make loyal listeners nervous."

Nexstar Media Group Endorses FCC Plan to Repeal TV Ownership Cap

"Modernizing these outdated regulations will help ensure broadcasters can continue investing in local journalism and providing the free, trusted news and information that communities across America rely on every day.”

FCC Sets August Vote to Repeal 39% TV Ownership Cap

"Repealing the national cap will provide essential relief for local broadcasters by restoring a healthy counterbalance to the growing leverage of national programmers."

Magellan AI Data Shows 30-Second Podcast Ads Outperform 60-Second Spots

The report strengthens the case that shorter podcast commercials can improve efficiency without sacrificing results.

Cumulus Media Becomes First Commercial Licensee For Xperi’s AutoStage Radio Audience Measurement

"We're proud to be the first broadcaster to deploy AutoStage Broadcaster Portal Premium as part of our broader effort to bring new sources of audience insight to radio."

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