Why Profanity Standards Are Due for Change in Sports Broadcasting

"The media landscape, audience, and definition of what is considered offensive or profane has changed. Yet broadcast radio and television remain bound by standards created for a media environment that no longer exists."

Why Miranda Khan Traded TV for Afternoons on KCMO Talk Radio

"In TV, it moves so quickly. In radio, it's more casual and laid back. It's not 30-second sound bites. You can sit and have a conversation."

The Eagles at The Sphere Proves the Classic Hits Format Still Dominates

"Songs that are 50 years old are now suddenly favorites of people much younger."

How Joe Giglio Took Philadelphia Sports’ Best “What If” Questions From 94WIP Into His First Book

"There are 25 different ‘what if’ moments in the book. Five to seven immediately came to mind. Others I had to go back and think, ‘People aren’t thinking about this,’ but something happened along the way that would have changed a lot about Philadelphia sports."

I’ve Been a Music Tourist for Years. I Just Didn’t Know What to Call It.

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Donald Trump vs. the Press: Why the White House Ban Demands a Smarter Response

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TKO President Mark Shapiro: Netflix Lagging Engagement Is “Getting Blown Up” By Media

"In the same way, you're going to go to ESPN or you're going to go to Paramount Plus. If you're looking for sports, you're going to go to Netflix first and foremost when you turn on the tube."

NewsTalk 98.9FM, 1400AM KFRU Adds Pete Mundo to Morning Drive

The move follows August layoffs that included former KFRU morning host David Gaines and another local host, Simon Rose.

77 WABC’s Sid Rosenberg: Some Days, I Consider Going Back to Sports Radio

"What good is the fight if we are not all in this together?"

Westwood One Sports Adds Pete Sousa As Co-Host Of The Drake Toll Show

"Pete brings a unique mix of sports experience and personality to the show as an ESPN and NBC play-by-play announcer."

Tony Kornheiser, Michael Wilbon Earn 43rd Walter Cronkite Award of Excellence in Journalism

"To receive an honor bearing Walter Cronkite’s name is humbling, because you immediately think about the standard he set for journalism."

Country Radio Seminar 2027 Early Bird Registration Opens Now

Those waiting risk missing the best rates on both registration and accommodations.

97.1 The Ticket’s Mike Valenti: Pam Oliver “Struggling To Broadcast” on FOX Sports

"She's struggling to broadcast. It's uncomfortable for the viewer. I think it's uncomfortable for her."

Garth Brooks Ends TuneIn SEVENS Radio Network Partnership Today

"We couldn't be happier with the three years we have spent with them and wish them well on their future endeavors and hope we cross paths in the future."

Fox News Adds Billy Bush as Contributor

“I’m excited to join Fox News Media and its loyal audience to share my perspective on the people, ideas and moments shaping today’s culture…. as well as the ones trying to undo it!”

Trump TV Launches After White House Ban of CNN, MS NOW, Politico

TRUMP TV: The Essentials Station went live Monday evening through the White House’s YouTube channel and website.
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Westwood One Sports Adds Pete Sousa As Co-Host Of The Drake Toll Show

"Pete brings a unique mix of sports experience and personality to the show as an ESPN and NBC play-by-play announcer."

Tony Kornheiser, Michael Wilbon Earn 43rd Walter Cronkite Award of Excellence in Journalism

"To receive an honor bearing Walter Cronkite’s name is humbling, because you immediately think about the standard he set for journalism."

97.1 The Ticket’s Mike Valenti: Pam Oliver “Struggling To Broadcast” on FOX Sports

"She's struggling to broadcast. It's uncomfortable for the viewer. I think it's uncomfortable for her."

Jarrett Payton on Media Criticism of Caleb Williams: “Keep My Quarterback’s Name Out of Your Mouth”

"Keep my quarterback's name out your mouth. You got to bring up all these other things, the fingernail painting, this, and that, dude. He is such a hot topic. I don't know if he's the face of the NFL, but I know that Madden decided to put him on the cover for a reason."

MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred Credits NBC Sports’ First Year Efforts Leaning Into Baseball

"NBC, from Day 1, was about reach for us and they certainly delivered that. Equally important, they leaned into baseball."

Doc Rivers Joins NBC Sports Analyst Rotation

"I loved playing the game, I loved coaching it, and I’ve always loved talking about it."

Prime Video Season Opener Draws Third Largest Regular Season Viewership Ever

"The Highmark Stadium opener rose 5% over last year's Thursday Night Football season debut. Meanwhile, it jumped 21% above last season's full-year average of 15.33 million."

Shannon Sharpe Alleges Agencies Prevent Clients From Appearing On Nightcap

"I don't want to put nobody's agency on blast. But y'all know who you are. Y'all know we've reached out, and you made it abundantly clear you're not gonna let your clients come on the show."

News

NewsTalk 98.9FM, 1400AM KFRU Adds Pete Mundo to Morning Drive

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77 WABC’s Sid Rosenberg: Some Days, I Consider Going Back to Sports Radio

"What good is the fight if we are not all in this together?"

Fox News Adds Billy Bush as Contributor

“I’m excited to join Fox News Media and its loyal audience to share my perspective on the people, ideas and moments shaping today’s culture…. as well as the ones trying to undo it!”

Trump TV Launches After White House Ban of CNN, MS NOW, Politico

TRUMP TV: The Essentials Station went live Monday evening through the White House’s YouTube channel and website.

Salem Radio Network Refuses to Join TV Networks’ Trump White House Boycott

"SRN has notified the WHCA that our network will refuse to join this incredibly juvenile stunt, which is actually more like a RICO violation by mobsters than actions of legitimate American media."

Fox News, ABC, CBS, NBC, CNN Condemn Trump White House Media Ban

"No administration should restrict a news organization because it objects to its reporting.”

CNN, MS NOW, Politico Suing White House Over Trump Ban

"Left unchallenged, this threatens press freedom and the public’s right to independent journalism free from government interference.”

Donald Trump: I Am Banning CNN, MS NOW, Politico From White House

Trump didn't identify specific stories that prompted the decision or explain how the restrictions will be implemented.

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Music

Country Radio Seminar 2027 Early Bird Registration Opens Now

Those waiting risk missing the best rates on both registration and accommodations.

Garth Brooks Ends TuneIn SEVENS Radio Network Partnership Today

"We couldn't be happier with the three years we have spent with them and wish them well on their future endeavors and hope we cross paths in the future."

Taylor Swift Becomes First Recipient of MTV VMA Director Honor

"Celebrating a sustained and influential body of work from artists who have pushed creative boundaries and developed a clear directorial voice."

Aaron Lux Moves to Middays at 107.3 Alternative Cleveland

"We look out for our people and want to do whatever we can to keep good talent around."

Carianne Marshall Exits Warner Chappell Co-Chair Position

"Proudest not only of our growth, but of the incredible culture and values we've fostered together."

Music Tourism Bill Awaits Presidential Signature This Month

"Indie venues and festivals are the lifeblood of local communities, not just as cultural hubs but as powerful engines of economic activity."

Q97.1 Ends 25-Years of Greg & Dre

"Hoffman's dual role as PD and on-air personality now shifts to middays only"

SubmitHub Bans AI Music From Its Promotion Services

"We want to build a platform that actually helps people promote real music."
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TKO President Mark Shapiro: Netflix Lagging Engagement Is “Getting Blown Up” By Media

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Magellan AI Data Shows Top Podcast Advertisers Saw 9% Spending Increase During August

Sports accounted for the largest share of top genres, with seven advertisers spending the most in the category. Five advertisers made comedy their largest category, while news accounted for the remaining three.

Paramount Strikes Settlement with State Attorneys General, Paving Way for Warner Bros. Discovery Merger

The full settlement terms haven't been publicly detailed.

IAB: 86% of Ad Buyers Are Changing AI Measurement Strategies

"The industry is rebuilding its playbook mid-flight."

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