Hubbard Radio Seattle Names Nick Beyer Vice President and Market Manager

“We are thrilled to welcome Nick back into the Hubbard fold.”

Bruce Logan Named VP/PD for 100.3 The Bull, 95.7 The Spot Houston

Logan was most recently OM/PD for Hubbard West Palm Beach, where he oversaw New Country 103.1 and Classic Hits Sunny 107.9.

Dana White Hints at New UFC Rights Deal “Leveling Up”

"More than likely, we’re going to end up with a platform that is way more global than we are now"

FOX Sports Cuts Ties With Joy Taylor, Cancels Speak, Breakfast Ball and The Facility

"According to a report in The Athletic, Taylor's exit coincides with the cancellation of three underperforming studio shows: Speak, Breakfast Ball, and The Facility."

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Tucker Carlson: Dan Bongino Will Never Be Able to Go Back to His Podcast After Epstien Files Drama

“It’s going to be very hard for Dan to go back to his podcast audience and say, ‘I’m telling you the truth,’ when they all think that he’s covering up for Epstein.”

97.9 FM WGBW Hosts John Maino and Jim Schmitt Depart

"This is not only a mission, it's also a business."

Rob Manfred: MLB Baseball Broadcasts Are in Too Many Places Right Now

"We've experimented. Apple's been a great experiment, but we do have a lot of fragmentation. We need to get into a more streamlined model."

Veteran Host Sandra Miller Returns to 97.5 WONE Mornings

Miller was co-host and part of Jeff Kinzbach’s “Kinzbach And Company” morning show.

Jonathan Adler Returns to Milwaukee Radio at 88Nine WYMS

“Milwaukee is my home. My goal is to continue contributing to the local media landscape and expand Radio Milwaukee’s influence in the community,” said Adler.

One-Year Later, Barrett Media is Still Learning What Music Radio Professionals Value Most

"With a year under our belts as of tomorrow, I'd love to hear from folks at record labels and music radio stations to make our music/radio coverage stronger."

How Curtis Sliwa Scratches the Radio Itch During Campaign for NYC Mayor

"I'm synonymous with radio. So, clearly, I have an audience that's grown up with me."

20 Brands In 20 Days: Ashley Morrison, US 103.5 Tampa

"Our station ID is “Tampa Bay's Number One For New Country.” We try and own those new artists."

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WWE Is Squandering Opportunity With ‘Saturday Night’s Main Event’ on NBC

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BOB-FM’s Howard Kroeger: ‘We Regulate Creativity’

After doing this for 23 years, he says one of the secrets his team has learned is how to “regulate creativity,” putting their writing onto a schedule.

How Local Knowledge Separates Great Radio Talent from Out-of-Mark Hosts

While the internet helps with that research, you really have to go out and experience regular daily life for a while to get enough local knowledge to sound like a local.

When Dan Patrick Calls Out Nielsen, Does Anyone Listen?

"If Dan Patrick can become one of the greatest storytellers in the format, it’s time for the format to begin telling its own story better"

What Country Radio Can Learn From the Floods in Texas

Country radio stations can't simply react when severe weather hits; they must anticipate, plan, and rehearse for disaster scenarios well in advance.

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Radio & Podcasts

Bruce Logan Named VP/PD for 100.3 The Bull, 95.7 The Spot Houston

Logan was most recently OM/PD for Hubbard West Palm Beach, where he oversaw New Country 103.1 and Classic Hits Sunny 107.9.

Dana White Hints at New UFC Rights Deal “Leveling Up”

"More than likely, we’re going to end up with a platform that is way more global than we are now"

97.9 FM WGBW Hosts John Maino and Jim Schmitt Depart

"This is not only a mission, it's also a business."

Rob Manfred: MLB Baseball Broadcasts Are in Too Many Places Right Now

"We've experimented. Apple's been a great experiment, but we do have a lot of fragmentation. We need to get into a more streamlined model."

Veteran Host Sandra Miller Returns to 97.5 WONE Mornings

Miller was co-host and part of Jeff Kinzbach’s “Kinzbach And Company” morning show.

Jonathan Adler Returns to Milwaukee Radio at 88Nine WYMS

“Milwaukee is my home. My goal is to continue contributing to the local media landscape and expand Radio Milwaukee’s influence in the community,” said Adler.

WIBX 950 Program Director Megan Stone Exits

"My time as WIBX’s Brand Manager was an exciting challenge that taught me numerous lessons about myself and my capabilities. I will miss the Mohawk Valley – especially all the friendships I made during my time here.”

Go Country 105 Adds Backstage Country With Eliana Smith

The show will air weekdays from 7 pm to midnight.

Greg Beharrell Joins 101.5 Big FM Bakersfield For PM Drive

YEA Media Group’s “Greg Beharrell Show has been added to afternoons at Adult Hits 101.5 Big FM Bakersfield.

Logan Paul Podcast ‘IMPAULSIVE’ Joins WWE, Fanatics Digital Lineup

"IMPAULSIVE will continue to be distributed through its own YouTube channel and audio platforms. However, the show will now benefit from enhanced promotional backing from both WWE and Fanatics."

Meadowlark Media Adding Dave Dameshek for NFL Podcast

"I'm plum over the pigskin-shaped moon to let you know I'll be doing an NFL show on the (Dan Le Batard Show) network starting in August."

Woodward Sports Network Adding New Show with Braylon Edwards and Matt Shepard

"This dynamic duo is more than just a sports show - it’s a destination for fans and partners."

Television & Streaming

FOX Sports Cuts Ties With Joy Taylor, Cancels Speak, Breakfast Ball and The Facility

"According to a report in The Athletic, Taylor's exit coincides with the cancellation of three underperforming studio shows: Speak, Breakfast Ball, and The Facility."

Tucker Carlson: Dan Bongino Will Never Be Able to Go Back to His Podcast After Epstien Files Drama

“It’s going to be very hard for Dan to go back to his podcast audience and say, ‘I’m telling you the truth,’ when they all think that he’s covering up for Epstein.”

FOX Sports Promotes Allison Williams to NFL Sidelines Replacing Laura Okmin

"Williams will work with play-by-play announcer Kevin Kugler and analyst Daryl Johnston, replacing Laura Okmin, the third-longest-tenured sideline reporter in NFL history"

ABC News to Launch New Daily News Show on Disney+

“What You Need to Know is built for the speed of the scrolling era, cutting through the noise by offering essential news in an easily digestible and accessible package wherever you are.”

The Watch: NBC Nightly News with Tom Llamas

Llamas had the unenviable task of replacing "The most trusted man in news", Lester Holt. Let's check in and see how that's going.

Fox Nation Presents Documentary Series On Assassination Attempt of Donald Trump

The new episode features never-before-seen footage recorded by Corey Comperatore -- the man killed by the shooter attempting to take the life of Trump.

St. Louis Blues Announce New Simulcast Broadcast with FanDuel Sports Network and 101 ESPN

"Kerber and Vitale will continue being heard on 101 ESPN while also calling games on television."

NBC Sports Announces Broadcast Crew for 153rd Open Championship

The play-by-play duties will rotate between Dan Hicks, Terry Gannon, Mike Tirico, Steve Sands, and Tom Abbott.

Chris Cuomo: Megyn Kelly Won’t Come On My Show Because She Prefers Talking About Me Rather Than With Me

“She keeps coming after me and says no one pays attention to me -- except you, sweetheart.”

Ratings Roundup: Fox News Bests Broadcast Networks in Primetime During July’s First Week

The network saw higher audiences than NBC, CBS, and ABC during the week of June 30th.

NewsNation Special to Revisit Donald Trump Assassination Attempt One Year Later

The one-hour program will be hosted by senior national correspondent Brian Entin and will provide an in-depth look at the events in Butler, Pennsylvania.

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Business

Hubbard Radio Seattle Names Nick Beyer Vice President and Market Manager

“We are thrilled to welcome Nick back into the Hubbard fold.”

Smart TVs Emerging as Key Audio Platform, Edison Research Finds

Edison notes that podcast listening on connected TVs (13%) now significantly outpaces that on smart speakers (3%).

Dave Kelly, Bekah Digby Launch New Streaming Consultancy

The co-venture aims to address the increasing need for actionable, platform-native strategies as streaming continues to dominate music consumption and discovery.

Blanding: The Trend That’s Erasing Brand Identity

Have you noticed that brand logos have become flatter, color has moved toward neutral, products are losing identifiable qualities, and the uniqueness of brands themselves is becoming uniform.

X CEO Linda Yaccarino Announces Exit

"After two incredible years, I’ve decided to step down as CEO of X."

Tim Hager Appointed Chief Operating Officer at Pillar Media

He was the President of the Rocky Mountain division for iHeartMedia from 2014 to 2020. He also held sales roles in St. Louis and Madison, WI.

Silver Tribe Media’s Neal Carruth is Ready to Build Something Bigger

"One of the big draws for me at Silver Tribe was the ability to help clients with everything that I've learned over two decades plus in radio and podcasting."

ESPN Tops Digital and Social Rankings Again in May

The multimedia sports giant reached nearly two-thirds of all U.S. adults—63% to be exact—through its expansive network of ESPN Digital, YouTube, and social platforms

Rogers Becomes Majority Owner of Maple Leafs, Raptors and More After MLSE Buyout

"Live sports are a core part of our business and core to the fans who live and breathe every moment"

Radio Ads Work Best When They Tell a Great Story

I was recently with a client, and during the CNA, she used a phrase I have rarely heard before from a client. “I simply want someone to tell our story.”

ESPN Elevates Andy Green to Vice President, Non-Traditional Productions

"I’m proud to now lead the mission that first inspired us. I’m committed to pushing boundaries, strengthening conference relationships, and guiding a team that carries forward the vision and purpose at the core of Non-Traditional Productions"

Microsoft AI, English Premier League Enter Five-Year Agreement

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