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What Leaving Radio Taught Me About Staying in the Business

"Outside the building, I kept translating everything back into it.."

How Phil Mackey Took SKOR North From Whiteboard to Marconi

"The fact that a small number of people can be so mighty across all these platforms is a testament to how awesome our staff is."

Why Local News/Talk Radio Hosts With Big Egos Risk Unemployment

"News/talk stations are largely syndicated, and the local shows, which used to feature a host, producer, and board operator/phone screener, are largely a thing of the past. What does this mean? If you are a local host on a radio station, having a large ego is an invitation to unemployment."

Rock 105.3’s Eddie Pappani on Life After the Second Mic

"I've never been the host. I've always been the second mic. But I kind of knew I could do it. I just never got the opportunity to do it."
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Sports

ESPN Outlines Super Bowl LXI Plans, Streaming Growth at Employee Town Hall

"A defining moment for our company and one of the best examples of ‘One Disney’ in action, bringing together the full reach and creative power of ESPN and Disney."

ESPN’s Monday Night Football Continues Ratings Surge With 21.7 Million Viewers

"The audience marked ESPN's largest Week 9 Monday Night Football audience since acquiring the package in 2006."

FOX Sports Earns Top NFL Viewership In Tom Brady’s First Broadcast In Foxborough

"The Packers-Patriots matchup topped the week's television ratings across all networks."

Damon Amendolara “Didn’t Bat an Eye” in Decision To Be Dianna Russini’s First Guest on ‘The Russini Report’

"If any of my friends asked me to be on their show, I would do it. Especially my friends who have gone through what she has gone through."

Mike Tomlin Claims He Hasn’t Thought About Returning To NFL Coaching Since Joining NBC Sports

"Really hadn't thought a lot about it, really excited about my new role and working to get better each and every week."

Dianna Russini Debut Crashes BetUS Site at Launch, Thanks Supporters in Return

"To the people who picked up the phone and checked in and offered both encouragement and honest advice, from the bottom of my heart thank you."

ESPN’s Rex Ryan Facing Charges For Striking Pedestrians With Truck in Nashville

“We are aware and are in touch with Rex.”

Prime Video Tabs Ian Eagle, Stan Van Gundy To Lead Inaugural Duke Basketball Coverage

"The inaugural season tips off November 25 when Duke meets UConn in Las Vegas."

News

Joe Pags Show Signs Multi-Year Extension With Compass Media Networks

"The great folks at Compass Media Networks have become family and have shown incredible faith in what I do."

SuperTalk 99.7 WTN Parts Ways With Brian Wilson

"I have been notified that, effective 11/15, I will no longer be associated with SuperTalk 997 WTN. My last appearance was this morning with Dan Mandis."

Vox Media Takes Over Advertising Sales for The Bulwark

“I’ve greatly admired what The Bulwark has built, and couldn’t be happier to team up with them to accelerate growth."

Candace Owens Faces New Defamation Lawsuit From Emmanuel Macron

“Mrs. Owens was adamant that Tennessee is where this case belongs because it’s where she lives. With this filing, we are giving her exactly what she has repeatedly demanded."

Pew Research Has Handed News/Talk Radio a Rare Opportunity

That might sound counterintuitive, but I say news/talk radio should lean into the perception.

The Daily Caller Elevates Ashley Brasfield to White House Team

"I’m excited to bring the stories and questions that matter to the American people to the forefront and ensure their voices are represented."

Mark Simone: CNN Should Prepare for Major Layoffs After Skydance Earnings Call

"They're looking to cut costs by $6 billion. That's going to mean a lot of layoffs."

Mark Levin Pushes Back Against Fox News Ratings Critics

"Things go up and down and up is where we are and are going."
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Music

Connoisseur Media Flips Jackson News-Talk Station to Hot AC Jackie 96.9

"We’re excited to introduce a fresh sound to the market that combines today’s most popular music with engaging personalities and a positive, upbeat listening experience."

Longtime Hampton Roads Radio Personality Dick Lamb Passes Away at 88

His legacy lives on through the many broadcasters he mentored, the colleagues he inspired, and the countless listeners whose lives he touched.

Garth Brooks Buys Nashville Radio Station Lightning 100

"I owe this city. I owe country music."

B-Dub Radio Reaches 70 Weekday Affiliates

"I’m grateful to every programmer and station partner who’s believed in what we’re building. I’m proud of how far we’ve come, and even more excited about where we’re headed."

Cumulus Media’s Z93 Raises $127,950 for the American Cancer Society in Annual Men Wear Pink Campaign

"I am so proud of this fundraising accomplishment and I'm already looking forward to Men Wear Pink 2027!"

Bobby Bones to Host Inaugural Veterans Day Classic at Daytona International Speedway

The respect I have for our veterans and what they and their families have sacrificed for this country is something I can't put into words. This day is about them.

Veterans Day Resources Radio Stations Can Use Before Wednesday

"Veterans Day should mean more than just another date on the promotional calendar. It gives us a chance to tell the stories of and make connections with the people living in our listening areas."

Fat Joe Brings Hip-Hop Heavyweights to NPR Tiny Desk Concert

"The Bronx rapper delivered an energetic performance featuring several longtime collaborators and music from his latest album."

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Business

Cumulus Media Begins Another Round of Layoffs Following Bankruptcy Restructuring

"The reductions follow the company's emergence from Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in October."

City Cast Names Andi McDaniel New CEO After David Plotz Exits

"Andi has been central to that work from the beginning, and she's exactly the visionary leader City Cast needs for what comes next."

iHeartMedia Denies Bloomberg Report of Potential Podcast Division Sale

Earlier this year, iHeartMedia reportedly held discussions with SiriusXM about a potential merger or sale.

iHeartMedia New York Names Danielle Dellilo Director of Marketing & Promotions

"This moment is especially meaningful to me because it represents years of hard work, dedication, and a genuine love for radio."

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