Why First Take Has Earned the Right To Continue Embracing Debate on ESPN

"Viewers know exactly what they're getting from First Take, just as they know what to expect from Pardon the Interruption. When a formula continues to deliver results and remains central to a show's identity, changing it during growing success rarely makes sense."

Barrett Media Retooling Website and Strategy for the AI Search Era

"The point of creating and distributing content is to serve it to an audience that values it, and connect partners to it who can grow their businesses by being associated with it."

20 Brands In 20 Days: Chase Daniels, Q104 and Star 102 Cleveland

"They can forgive a bad break, a bad song, a bad ad. But they can't wait for it to be good. If you're doing it right, they'll stay. If you're not, they'll leave."

How Jason Myrtetus Proves Authenticity Leads to Purpose Through His Battle With Cancer

"The responses I’ve received, it’s humbling. In our divided world today, especially on social media. This entire journey has renewed my faith in humanity. There are still a lot of really good people out there."

Is It Time to Abolish the FCC Entirely?

What's so unusual is the opposition coming from the right, not just the expected criticism from the left.

Is Brendan Carr the FCC Chairman or a Media Critic?

A cashier at Target can vent about corporate policy without consequence because nobody's confusing his opinion for store policy. Carr doesn't get that luxury.

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Kayla Hanley Exits WCOL Columbus After Fourteen Years

"I've been given a job opportunity to be home with my girls"

Aaron Rodgers Critical of ‘Network’ Coverage Of Dianna Russini, Vaccination Controversies During Pat McAfee Show Appearance

"What are the networks doing? You have literally an individual that maybe used to work at ESPN that covers our league at the highest level. And there's a major scandal, and it's just like nobody can fu**ing talk about it. What are we doing?"

MS NOW Announces Launch Date, Name for New Show Hosted by Peter Alexander

"With the midterm elections quickly approaching and the race for the White House beginning to take shape the day after, we are well-positioned to play a leading role in covering the stories, issues, and campaigns that will define the years ahead.”

Beasley Media Group Sells Stations in Charlotte, Las Vegas to EMF

"These transactions reflect our continued commitment to strategically managing our portfolio while preserving the outstanding local brands and personalities our audiences know and love."

Audacy Partners With Matthew Berry’s Fantasy Football Happy Hour Podcast

"I took a lot of meetings, but Audacy's reach and expertise in sports audio make them the perfect partner to help us keep that consistency and keep growing this show for years to come."

KCBS Radio Reporter Kim Vestal Retires After Nearly 50 Year Radio Career

"Radio. I loved it. I will always love it. Oh, how lucky I have been!"

Greg Papa Hopes For Return To KNBR, But Calling 49ers Games Remains In Limbo

"My doctors told me that 95% of people would have died from what I went through."

Dave Portnoy: Tony Romo “Will Never” Get His Top Analyst Role Back Following OWI Arrest

"This decision was made within 0.2 seconds of this incident happening. They were clearly looking for an out, and Romo let him through the door."

Ben & Skin Move to Mornings at Lonestar 92.5

"This is the exact right fit for us and what we love to do. The transition will feel seamless for longtime Lone Star listeners."

Simon Conway Exits Mornings on WFLA Orlando

"I never thought I’d be the last host."
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Sports

Aaron Rodgers Critical of ‘Network’ Coverage Of Dianna Russini, Vaccination Controversies During Pat McAfee Show Appearance

"What are the networks doing? You have literally an individual that maybe used to work at ESPN that covers our league at the highest level. And there's a major scandal, and it's just like nobody can fu**ing talk about it. What are we doing?"

Audacy Partners With Matthew Berry’s Fantasy Football Happy Hour Podcast

"I took a lot of meetings, but Audacy's reach and expertise in sports audio make them the perfect partner to help us keep that consistency and keep growing this show for years to come."

Greg Papa Hopes For Return To KNBR, But Calling 49ers Games Remains In Limbo

"My doctors told me that 95% of people would have died from what I went through."

Dave Portnoy: Tony Romo “Will Never” Get His Top Analyst Role Back Following OWI Arrest

"This decision was made within 0.2 seconds of this incident happening. They were clearly looking for an out, and Romo let him through the door."

Jason McCourty Added To Monday Night Countdown Following Ryan Clark Departure

"Humbled and honored to join an elite squad!"

Chris Carlin: CBS Sports Possibly Attempting To Get Out Of Contract With Tony Romo

"Is Tony Romo ever going to call its game again for CBS? I think if you asked them today, their preference is no, and they would like to get out."

Dan Patrick “Takes Pride” In NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell Still Not Appearing On His Show

"I don't know if it's my line of questioning. There has to be something there. Nobody's told me that, but I take pride in it."

Tony Romo On Leave From CBS Sports Following Arrest In Wisconsin For OWI

"Tony Romo is on leave from his role at CBS Sports until further notice."

News

MS NOW Announces Launch Date, Name for New Show Hosted by Peter Alexander

"With the midterm elections quickly approaching and the race for the White House beginning to take shape the day after, we are well-positioned to play a leading role in covering the stories, issues, and campaigns that will define the years ahead.”

KCBS Radio Reporter Kim Vestal Retires After Nearly 50 Year Radio Career

"Radio. I loved it. I will always love it. Oh, how lucky I have been!"

Simon Conway Exits Mornings on WFLA Orlando

"I never thought I’d be the last host."

KRMG Swaps FM Frequencies With Mix in Tulsa

“This move is about maximizing opportunity for both our listeners and our advertising partners."

Audacy to Shut Down 840 KXNT in September

"This wasn’t an easy decision.”

Bill Handel: It’s Clear FCC Attacking ABC on Trump’s Behalf

"As I've said many, many times before, we are in a whole new world, to say the least."

Bill O’Reilly: NewsNation Uses Me as ‘Utility Player’ to Drive Ratings Growth

"I love doing Cuomo's show because it's the best debate show on television right now."

CNBC Wins July Business News Ratings Battle

CNBC claimed six of the Top 10 business news programs for the month, while Fox Business Network landed five of the top nine shows.

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Music

Kayla Hanley Exits WCOL Columbus After Fourteen Years

"I've been given a job opportunity to be home with my girls"

Ben & Skin Move to Mornings at Lonestar 92.5

"This is the exact right fit for us and what we love to do. The transition will feel seamless for longtime Lone Star listeners."

Tiff Potter Joins Q102 Cincinnati After Kiss 107.1 Exit

"This next chapter is still very much under construction, and I don't know exactly what this show will become yet—but that's part of the fun,"

Lollapalooza 2026 Chicago Flooding Forces Major Schedule Delays

Heavy rains swamped Lollapalooza's Chicago festival grounds this weekend....

Tee Gentry Retires After 30 Years Beasley Media

"Gentry's commitment to Beasley Media Group, our stations and the communities he has served over the past 30 years has been nothing short of exceptional."

Before Pumpkin Spice Hits, Your Q4 Strategy Should Be Set

"Nobody wants to think about Christmas in August. That's exactly why the stations who do it anyway end up ahead."

Detroit Tigers Squirrel Becomes Music Radio Programming Inspiration

"You can't count on that happening, which is why stations like ours need to create moments like this."

KCAL-FM 96.7 Launches All Music Classic Rock Format

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Beasley Media Group Sells Stations in Charlotte, Las Vegas to EMF

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Brendan Carr: Legacy Media ‘Should Want to Do a Course Correction’

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