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Chad ‘Chumley’ Kerch Joins WQIK Jacksonville Country Morning Show

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"I'm honored to add my voice to a team Jacksonville already loves."

NFL Executive: League Declined Invite To Hearing On Sports Broadcasting Act Of 1961 Over “Balance” Of Witnesses

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"This panel, led by Congressman [Scott] Fitzgerald, who's right there in Wisconsin, has witnesses solely on one side of the issue. There is no effort. We've offered many witnesses, and there's no effort to have a balanced group."

Former RAB Executive Vice President George Hyde Dies

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The Radio Advertising Bureau (RAB) is mourning one of...

David Samson: Pat McAfee Will “Toe The Line” More With Reported ESPN Extension Dollar Figure

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"That is not an indictment of Pat [McAfee]. It's not an indictment of Disney. It's the reality of the relationship that exists between the people who pay and the people who get paid."

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Sevendust’s Lajon Witherspoon on 30 Years of Rock’s Most Underrated Band

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"I think we were just able to paint this portrait of that in time, in real time."

How Daniel Cormier Is Approaching Calling UFC Freedom 250 as a Landmark Moment for the Sport of MMA

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"As a guy that's represented the country in wrestling and the things that I've done, I've always wanted to go to the White House. Now, I have an opportunity to do it. Plus, to do it with fighting and representing the UFC. That's crazy to me."

Approaching the Summit: Joel Raab, Country Radio Programming Consultant

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"Networking is more vital than ever as the industry shrinks."

The Industry According to: Jill Weindorf, Concord Label Group

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"Overall, radio helps contextualize the artist. It creates cultural awareness, drives more curated exposure, and can help build community."

Approaching The Summit: Rod Lakin, Sports Radio 94WIP

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"I’m always excited to see and hear about what the newest digital initiatives are. AI, obviously, has been something that's been featured in the last couple of summits. I'm sure it'll play a big role in this one coming up."

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Triple Tigers Country Artist Shane Profitt to Perform at the 2026 Barrett Media Audio Summit, Damion ‘Damizza’ Young Joins the Lineup

"Shane is currently on the road opening for Luke Bryan but he's taking a slight detour to join us in NYC to perform for our attendees."

Music

Chad ‘Chumley’ Kerch Joins WQIK Jacksonville Country Morning Show

"I'm honored to add my voice to a team Jacksonville already loves."

Sports

NFL Executive: League Declined Invite To Hearing On Sports Broadcasting Act Of 1961 Over “Balance” Of Witnesses

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Trend Jacking: The Low-Cost Marketing Strategy Radio Needs Right Now

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"One word of caution: do not jack what you do not understand."

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The Digital Cul-de-Sac: How Algorithms Are Limiting Music Discovery

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"The algorithm is no longer just helping listeners find music. In many cases, it is deciding what discovery even means."

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What Does the Future of OutKick Look Like Without Clay Travis

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"In today's media landscape, audiences don't simply follow websites. They follow people. They invest in personalities, perspectives, and voices they trust."

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America 250 Imaging, Digital, and On-Air Ideas For News/Talk Radio Stations

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There is no other format better positioned than news/talk radio to capture listenership and revenue with this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

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Phil Boyce to Receive the Gold Standard in Programming Award at the 2026 Barrett Media Audio Summit

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"If the honor were based on past accomplishments, Phil Boyce could win this award annually. But it's the work he's done in 2025-2026 that demonstrates how much of a force he remains today."

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NFL Executive: League Declined Invite To Hearing On Sports Broadcasting Act Of 1961 Over “Balance” Of Witnesses

John Mamola - June 10, 2026

David Samson: Pat McAfee Will “Toe The Line” More With Reported ESPN Extension Dollar Figure

John Mamola - June 10, 2026

"That is not an indictment of Pat [McAfee]. It's not an indictment of Disney. It's the reality of the relationship that exists between the people who pay and the people who get paid."

“Uncle” Jimmy Dodds, Former Kansas City Podcast, TV Co-host, Dies At 64

John Mamola - June 10, 2026

"Jimmy was a great friend. Jimmy did the best that he could. Jimmy was talented. Jimmy had great intentions… Jimmy I just want to say job well done and we will miss you and certainly loved you."

‘Move the Sticks’ Podcast Officially Comes to an End

John Mamola - June 9, 2026

"It's been a fantastic run for the MTS podcast. Partnering with a respected colleague and friend on 1K+ episodes has been a career milestone."

Five ESPN Studio Programs Earn Best May Viewership Ever

"PTI led all studio shows with 703K viewers, its best May since 2019."

Pat McAfee Reportedly Could Earn $60 Million per Year From ESPN With Contract Extension

"His existing arrangement includes a licensing agreement for The Pat McAfee Show that pays over $17 million per year — plus separate contracts for College GameDay and other ESPN contributions."

Pat McAfee ‘State of Sports’ Special Reportedly Draws 278,000 Viewers In ESPN Primetime Window

"The program, titled State of Sports, aired May 27 and featured McAfee conducting commissioner-level interviews. On ESPN alone, the two-hour special drew just 278,000 viewers."

Time Magazine Recognizes Pat McAfee, Elle Duncan, Pablo Torre & Others on Inaugural List of the Most Influential People in Sports

"In our increasingly fragmented media environment, sports remain one of the last places where massive global audiences gather together in real time."

UFC President Dana White Expects “Super Bowl” Type Viewership for UFC Freedom 250 Event

"For UFC fans all over the world, this is a very unique experience for everybody."

Stanley Cup Final Game Two Viewership Highest Since 2015

"Game 2 of the 2026 Stanley Cup Final averaged 4.7 million viewers on ABC Thursday night. That's up 88% compared to Game 2 of the 2025 Final on TNT/truTV and up 33% versus Game 2 of the 2024 Final on ABC."

Chris Berman Hints At Interest In Returning To Host One More Episode Of SportsCenter

"Maybe in this year of us having the Super Bowl, not that that has to do with SportsCenter, but maybe there'll be a time to go do one."

Chicago Sports Media Remembers Chicago Bulls Analyst Stacey King: “Face of the Franchise as a Broadcaster”

"Stacey King made you happier. He made you smarter, and he made you want more. That's why it's so shocking and sudden and sad. Because now he's gone."

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Newsmax Adds Emma Rechenberg to ‘First Edition’ Morning Show

Garrett Searight - June 10, 2026

"We’ll talk politics and news of the day, plus so much more. Hope you’ll tune in!"

Meet the Press Sees 5-Month Ratings High With President Donald Trump Interview

Garrett Searight - June 10, 2026

It marked the largest win for the show over ABC News' This Week with George Stephanopoulos in more than a year.

Clay Travis: OutKick Now ‘Fully Grown’, Time to Build Something New

Garrett Searight - June 9, 2026

"I feel like OutKick is a fully grown site that's an adult. I'm looking forward to building something new. I'm going to share more details about that going forward."

Glenn Beck’s ‘The American Story’ to Air As Independence Day Special

Garrett Searight - June 9, 2026

The show is available as early as Friday, July 3rd.

Man Charged Following Threats to 93 WIBC Hosts Jason Hammer, Nigel Laskowski

The threats came in the wake of the Charlie Kirk assassination.

RightLine with Drew Steele Added to WDBO, WHIO Lineups

"I am genuinely grateful for the chance to join this conversation coast to coast."

NPR Names Nadine Zylstra as Chief Content Officer

"I really feel like I've been training for this job my whole life."

KCMO Talk Radio to Simulcast in Topeka on 102.9 KTOP-FM

"We’re excited to welcome Topeka listeners into the conversation, connecting directly with the community and delivering the regional and local news coverage it deserves.”

Clay Travis to Exit OutKick, Signs New Deal with Fox News

"While I am stepping away from OutKick, the platform is in a tremendous position to continue building upon its success and reach an even wider audience as it takes its next step as a vertical within FOX News Digital."

The Daily Tops Podtrac Charts While Fox News and Ben Shapiro Remain Top 10

Shows finishing between 3rd and 10th remained unchanged from the prior month.

Scott Pelley: ‘Incompetence’ of Bari Weiss An Issue at 60 Minutes

"The bigger problem, frankly, is not any kind of political influence. The problem was the incompetence."

WJR 760 Launches ‘Founding Fathers Friday’ Ahead of America 250 Celebration

"As we approach the 250, we thought it'd be a good idea to go back and revisit and learn about the people that set this whole thing up."

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Bill Cody Dead: WSM Nashville Loses Iconic Morning Voice

David Hill - June 10, 2026

"Bill Cody was one of country radio's most enduring voices"

Greg Beharrell’s GREG FM Format Debuts in East Tennessee

David Hill - June 9, 2026

"I've long been in awe of Knoxville — specifically, the rarity of the letter x being followed by the letter v which, like Greg FM, seems as though it shouldn't work, yet, somehow..."