Clive Davis Dead at 94: A Legacy Spanning Columbia, Arista, and J Records

Clive Davis, one of the most influential executives in...

Linda Cohn Retiring From ESPN On June 30

"What I'm most proud of is that my career lasted long enough for me to see little girls grow up watching SportsCenter, enter this business, and succeed in it. If my journey helped make that path a little easier for them, then that's the achievement I’ll cherish most."

ESPN Adds Rece Davis To Wimbledon Coverage

"I’m thrilled to join our elite tennis team at ESPN that pours everything into making our coverage insightful, innovative and entertaining. It’s quite a privilege for me to get a chance to experience Wimbledon for the first time and share it with our fans."

New Jersey 101.5 Reunites Dennis Malloy and Judi Franco in Middays

"Townsquare gets Malloy back in a proven role"

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Alan Hahn Shares His Front-Row Pass To New York Knicks Championship Magic

"The Knicks got the glow. To be that close to it, for me, I’ve never covered anything close to that before. Game to game, you just expected them to win. That’s a feeling I’ve never had."

Approaching The Summit: Hank Fuerst, Ramsey Solutions

"There's not a better way to develop and maintain lasting relationships than to gather together and talk about our industry and craft."

Approaching the Summit: Mark Simone, 710 WOR

"You have the smartest broadcasting executives and the greatest air talent. We can all learn from each other. We all borrow from each other. Getting together is a lot like the developers' conferences in the tech world. That's what this is. It's where we come up with ideas and move the business forward."

The Secret Sauce: Skip Dillard on Programming with Purpose

"These young people, if you really listen to them, they can give us hope, they can give us strength, because they're moving beyond the divisions, they're moving beyond race."

LBF and Adam-12 Launch New Morning Show at WROR Boston

"I hate to say it's a slice of life, but it is our unique takes on the absurd nature of what is going on everywhere."

What to Know Ahead of the 2026 Barrett Media Audio Summit

"If you are not a sponsor, ticket buyer or recipient of a complimentary guest pass and plan to attend, reach out asap. You must be on the ticketed list to gain entry."

Clive Davis Dead at 94: A Legacy Spanning Columbia, Arista, and J Records

Clive Davis, one of the most influential executives in...

Linda Cohn Retiring From ESPN On June 30

"What I'm most proud of is that my career lasted long enough for me to see little girls grow up watching SportsCenter, enter this business, and succeed in it. If my journey helped make that path a little easier for them, then that's the achievement I’ll cherish most."

Columns

How Country Radio Is Turning Up the Volume for America’s 250th

"America's 250th birthday is pushing programmers to go bigger."

Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, BTS: Inside Women’s Rise In Live Music

You don't need a research report to figure this...

Broadcast Companies Must Rethink Podcast Cross Promotion on Sports Radio Stations

"Broadcast radio remains one of the most powerful promotional tools in media. But power without precision is wasteful. If companies want better results, they need a cross-promotional model that reflects how audiences actually discover content today."

TikTok Tests Voice Calls, Bringing Back a Classic Radio Tactic

"For TikTok, every retained interaction is valuable."

Why MS NOW Stopped Fighting the Bias Label in Daytime

Nobody watches MS NOW's daytime shows for straight news, then flips to Fox News or Newsmax for conservative opinion. That kind of audience crossover just doesn't happen, and pretending otherwise is a losing strategy.
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Linda Cohn Retiring From ESPN On June 30

"What I'm most proud of is that my career lasted long enough for me to see little girls grow up watching SportsCenter, enter this business, and succeed in it. If my journey helped make that path a little easier for them, then that's the achievement I’ll cherish most."

ESPN Adds Rece Davis To Wimbledon Coverage

"I’m thrilled to join our elite tennis team at ESPN that pours everything into making our coverage insightful, innovative and entertaining. It’s quite a privilege for me to get a chance to experience Wimbledon for the first time and share it with our fans."

Chicago Bulls Announce Multi-year Media Rights Extension With Audacy’s 104.3 The Score

"We are proud to continue our partnership with the Chicago Bulls and remain the voice of Chicago sports fans."

UFC CEO Dana White: NFL Asking Questions Internally Following Paramount+ Rights Agreement

"The day we announced that we did a $7.7 billion deal, the executives at the NFL said, "How the f**k did we not get this money, and how did we not know that kind of money was sitting open."

NBA Deputy Commissioner Praises First Year Success Of New Media Rights Partners

"NBC and Amazon, specifically our newest partners have been incredible at telling stories."

YouTube Reportedly Walked Away From NFL Package Of Games After League Pulled Season Opener In Australia

"It’s such a laborious process whenever I pitch them. I really do believe that they’re genuinely just trying to figure out if they want to be in the live rights game or not."

UFC Freedom 250 Averaged Seven Million Viewers In The United States On Paramount+

"According to Paramount+, of that 8.2 million average, 7 million viewers came from the U.S. and 1.2 million from Latin America. Additionally, the event reached 17 million total unique viewers — those who watched at least one minute of the broadcast."

Dan Le Batard Announces Removal Of Jon “Stugotz” Weiner Name From Program Effective Monday

"This is many months overdue, but I am here to announce, unfortunately, that Stugotz' [Jon Weiner] name is going to have to come off the show."

Colin Cowherd Hints At Possible Retirement, Selling The Volume

"I don't lose sleep at night if I have a bad show. I lose sleep at night because I have 60 employees now with The Volume, and they have families."

Ben Stiller Confirms New York Knicks Documentary In The Works Following NBA Championship

"There’s a culmination here of something that has been going on for a long time, so it’s super exciting. And it’s great to have had all this access to your team, and we’re gonna probably be shooting a little bit more during next season."

Fubo Sports Network Adds BIG3 Game Broadcasts To Streaming Platform

"Together with Fubo, we're delivering greater reach, deeper engagement and an enhanced viewing experience for both existing and future BIG3 fans."

TNT Sports Reveals NASCAR Appearance Schedule For Marty Smith, Jimmie Johnson Additions

"TNT Sports has a long history of bringing fans closer to the action, and I'm excited to help deliver that same level of insight, intensity, and fun as part of their NASCAR coverage."

News

New Jersey 101.5 Reunites Dennis Malloy and Judi Franco in Middays

"Townsquare gets Malloy back in a proven role"

Fox News Adds Natalie Chuck as LA-Based Correspondent

"I could not be more excited for this next chapter in my career and where it’s taking me!"

Longtime KDKA Radio Reporter Greg McAtee Dies

"We lost a great colleague today. Man, did he ever care about doing a great job."

CNN Poll Finds Fox News Most Trusted Political Brand in TV

The data from SSRS and CNN comes after a Reuters survey showed that only 33% trusted Fox News.

Jeremy Boreing: I Don’t Regret Not Selling The Daily Wire to Fox News

"Of course, it would have ended better for me if we had sold in 2023 or 2020, financially."

Dan Bongino, Pod Save America Retain Top 5 Spots in May Triton Digital Podcast Rankings

The Charlie Kirk Show fell out of the top 10, finishing May in 12th.

CNN Elevates Brian Abel to Anchor/Correspondent

As part of his new duties with the network, he'll be based in Atlanta.

Red Apple Media Elevates Lee Harris to Senior Vice President of News and Programming

"Lee is a game-changing talent. His ability to build winning content, lead high-performing teams, and understand what audiences want is second to none."

Fox News Digital Outpaces CNN, NBC News, ABC News During May

On YouTube, Fox News recorded 338.8 million video views.

AM 970 The Answer to Broadcast America 250 Special From Times Square

"It has been a joy to plan and deliver this celebration because it's at the heart of who we are. We hope people will come out and join us."

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Music

Brandon Young Named PD and Morning Host at Star Country 95.9

"His previous Country format experience in nearby Longview gives him relevant regional context."

Sticks Media Loses WLGR As Border Media Reacquires Station

"We view it as a great opportunity to invest our resources and long-term vision into the station."

Spotify Launches Reserved Ticketing Feature With Live Nation, Ticketmaster

"Offers surface on the Home screen, in push notifications, and inside Your Updates."

Kiss 104.1 Reshuffles Atlanta Lineup After APD Dyron Ducati Walker Exits

"Moves reflect strong confidence in the station's existing roster."

Women Fans Spend Big Beyond The Ticket, Study Finds

"Women are projected to control nearly $100 trillion in spending by 2048"

Casey Daniels Named New Morning Host At Z95.1 Charlottesville

"She has the perfect combination of warmth, energy and enthusiasm to wake up Charlottesville every day"

Dave Jackson Named Brand Manager At 105.5 KISS FM Chattanooga

"his creative energy and tech-forward mindset, made him the right choice for KISS FM"

Grammys Add Five New Categories Ahead Of 2027 Ceremony

"These changes signal the academy's push toward global and underrepresented genres"

Hubbard Renews KVJ Show on WRMF West Palm Beach

"KVJ has always been family but so has Hubbard,"

Audacy Elevates Complex To Brand Manager Of Live 101.5 Phoenix

Audacy has a new Brand Manager in Phoenix. Ben...

Shane Tarleton Named Co-Head of Leo33 Alongside Katie Dean

"I'm thrilled to join the team and help shape the next chapter of growth for both the company "

94.9 The Bull Announces Ashley Layfield, Corey Calhoun Hires

"Corey's experience across multiple markets, combined with his passion for Country music and audience engagement, makes him a perfect fit for afternoons on 94.9 The Bull"
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ESPN Reportedly Planning To Launch ‘Fan House’ Interactive Hub For Fans, Advertisers

"Having a solution like ESPN Fan House helps brands reach fans in those moments and provides an opportunity for deeper engagement, impact and measurement."

BIA Advisory Services Names Michael Guerity as VP of Market Intelligence/Strategic Communications

"His leadership will also help BIA strengthen how we develop and deliver forecasting intelligence while leveraging AI and emerging technologies to expand the value of the insights we provide."

DAZN Reportedly Restructuring For Potential Outside Investment, Initial Public Offering

"DAZN has been expanding aggressively — merging with ViewLift, a leading provider of streaming and digital solutions deeply embedded in U.S. sports, signaling clear ambitions to break into American local sports markets."

Rumble Completes Acquisition of Northern Data, Adding AI Division to Parent Company

RUM Group has previously operated the Rumble digital video...

New Data: 61% Of Podcast Consumers Discover Their Favorite Shows Through YouTube, Social Media

"What this research makes clear is that discovery is happening where people already spend their time. YouTube, social feeds, search, and personal recommendations have become the front door to podcasting."

Yahoo Media Group Launches New Media and Advertising Content Hub

"We really wanted to create a single destination for investors and professionals who wanted to understand media advertising in more depth and how it is reshaping the markets."

Vox Media Sells SB Nation, The Verge, Others to Penske Media

After previously selling its podcast portfolio and other assets,...

Jay Prasad Named CEO Of OWL AI With Goal To Scale Platform For Sports, Live Media

"Every live sporting event generates enormous value that today goes uncaptured — in officiating, production, branding, live experiences, and the fan experience. OWL is building the live intelligence layer that captures it."

iHeartMedia Expanding Radio Advertising Capabilities With Launch Of AudioGraph

"Marketers can now use audio as an addressable and measurable performance channel at a national scale; with the same accountability they expect from every other part of their media plan."

Top 15 Podcast Advertisers Surpass $60 Million in May, Magellan AI Data Shows

Magellan AI has released the list of top podcast...

Nexstar Media’s Perry Sook: TEGNA Merger ‘Vital to the Future of Local Television/Journalism’

"No one wants their news from a chatbot or a rage-optimized social feed. Americans deserve more than a shrinking set of national outlets that do not reflect the diversity of their communities."

Salem Media Names Linnae Young as President of Broadcast Media

"I'm excited to help build what's next, and to continue to help develop future leaders."

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