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Is Disney+ the First Step Toward a Super Bowl Paywall

"The Super Bowl is still free. Enjoy it while you can. Someday, the most expensive part of your Super Bowl party might not be the beer, the wings or the ridiculous price of guacamole."

Why College GameDay Is a Blueprint for News/Talk Radio Success

It’s about belonging. Viewers feel like they’re part of something bigger than themselves. The best News/Talk stations create that same feeling. They become a gathering place for listeners who share common interests, concerns, passions and experiences.

How KUTX Turned Connection Into Ratings Success in Austin

“People will say, ‘I don't like that one song you're playing,’ but they don't leave because they want to know what's coming up next.”

The Grok Prompt News/Talk Radio Programmers Should Be Using

News/talk radio lives on timing, credibility, and conversation. Grok, with its direct pipeline to X — the platform Musk also owns — can surface all three faster than a producer can scroll.
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Sports

Dianna Russini Reportedly Hiring Crisis Publicist Ahead Of Potential Sports Media Return

"Russini resigned from The Athletic in April amid controversy over her relationship with Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel."

104.3 The Score’s Jarrett Payton Reflects On Passing Of Former NFL Head Coach Mike Ditka

"Any time that I needed him, he was always there."

Mike Ditka, Longtime NFL Player, Coach and Analyst, Dies at 86

"Ditka built a second career in sports media after the Bears fired him following the 1992 season."

Charles Davis Reveals He Found Out About ESPN Layoff From Social Media

"I was in the Magic Kingdom with my wife, our son and nephew. We saw it on social media right as we were about to ride Space Mountain. I cannot make that up."

Chris Simms Doesn’t Feel Mike Tomlin Will Stay Long Term With NBC Sports

"They’re paying these coaches now, if there’s a situation he likes, I don’t think he’ll turn it down. That’s just a guess."

Boomer Esiason On Radio Hall of Fame Induction: “A Very Thoughtful Night”

"I'm very glad to represent this radio station, our market, our company, and of course our team here at Boomer and Gio."

Skydance Merger Reportedly Could Bring “Bloodbath” To TNT Sports, CBS Sports Combining

"One top sports executive telling Jon Ourand that the assuming is the merger could be a "bloodbath" with more sports rights than the newly merged company needs."

Craig Carton: No ESPN Talent Will Challenge Stephen A. Smith Out Of Fear

"None of them are going to say a damn thing about it. They're all afraid if I go after Stephen A. [Smith], he'll have my job. If I go after him, he'll get me fired. What a shame that is."

News

Fox & Friends Hosts Light Empire State Building During Fox News 30th Anniversary Celebration

"Fox continues to evolve, continues to get better, continues to respond to the audience. Every day we're thankful."

Katie Zacharia, Former Fox News and Newsmax Commentator, Named White House Press Secretary

Zacharia’s appointment continues Trump’s practice of choosing communicators with experience in conservative media and administration messaging.

Gregg Henson Absent From 1040 WHO After Controversial Cornell Rape Case Comments

Audio from Henson’s Friday program is no longer available on the station’s website or the iHeartRadio app.

FOX Nation Creates Entire Harry Houdini Series Using AI

"We’re proud to showcase a new form of historical storytelling that allows viewers to experience Houdini’s remarkable life in his own words, while remaining rooted in extensive research and historical accuracy.”

Sean Hannity Tells Stephen A. Smith: Fox News Anniversary ‘Made Me Self-Reflective’

Sean Hannity is reflecting on his career as Fox...

Jesse Watters, Michael Knowles Headline First Crop of America Fest 2026 Speakers

The gathering brings together figures from conservative media, politics, and activism.

Joel Oxley: WTOP’s Core Mission Hasn’t Changed Despite Radio’s Evolution

"Our advertising revenue when I started was 90% from ad agencies. Now, it’s 85% direct, so there’s been a really big difference in how business is done as well."
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Music

How KUTX Turned Connection Into Ratings Success in Austin

“People will say, ‘I don't like that one song you're playing,’ but they don't leave because they want to know what's coming up next.”

Surviving Death by Meeting: A Halloween Horror Story for Radio

"October in media, where the scariest thing in the building is not a Halloween mask."

Kenny Smoov Shares What’s Next After 21 Years at 92Q Nashville

“I made an impact, and that’s what everyone in radio should be trying to do: impact your individual markets.”

101.1 WCBS-FM Tabs Trey Morgan, Loren Raye to Replace Race Taylor in Morning Drive

The duo replaces Race Taylor, who exited the daypart late last month.

What Radio Can Learn From Russian Cover Band Leonid and Friends

"Promoting an event or remote in an area you rarely go to will bring out the station’s biggest fans'

Radio Programmed the Algorithm Before Anybody Knew What It Was

"We have more data than programmers could have imagined 25 years ago"

Tyler Foxx Exits as Program Director and Afternoon Host at Hot 96

"Thank you for 5 great years. If you hear of any openings, I am all ears.”

Country Music Association Announces Several Strategic Promotions

"Michelle Kirk now leads the CMA Foundation as Executive Director."

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Business

Gracie Awards Open Nominations for 2027 Ceremony

"We look forward to honoring the content that moved audiences in 2026 and continuing the Gracies’ long-standing investment in the people who will shape what comes next.”

Netflix Reportedly Set To Cut 5% From Workforce

"Netflix had about 16,000 full-time employees at the end of last year. A cut of roughly 800 jobs would be the company’s largest since 2022."

Guaranty Media Names Kelli Frieler Chief Strategy Officer

"Thank you, Flynn, for the trust. Y'all are stuck with me now."

Lainie Fertick Promoted to New Chief Insights Officer, iHeartMedia

"Same great gig, new title: Chief Insights Officer at iHeartMedia!"

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