Why WTOP’s ‘Top News Podcast’ Is the Wake-Up Call News Radio Needed

If you're running a news operation and you actually want to meet consumers where they are, you need more than one lane. You need an audio strategy, a long-form video strategy, a short-form video strategy, and a written strategy.

How Armstrong & Getty Built a Show by Refusing to Sound Like Anyone Else

"I think we decided very early in our careers — decades ago — that we were going to do it our way. And if we failed, we would never wonder, 'Gosh, I wonder what would happen if we'd done it our way.'"

20 Brands In 20 Days: Brian Michel, KYGO & KOSI, Denver

"What you can't do is create for the community unless you really are part of it and have lived it."

The Industry According To: Frank Kramer, KLOS/Los Angeles

"As much as we have fun in our ridiculousness, the fact that our community comes together to support each other and we are that conduit gives the show and myself more purpose and satisfaction."

Why Netflix Can’t ‘Netflix’ The Field Of Dreams Game

"Netflix has spent its first MLB season attempting to prove it can create a live sports event that feels different. Now, it has an opportunity to prove it understands something equally important: Different doesn’t always mean more."

Why Ben & Woods’ Latest Extensions Could Be Their Grand Finale With 97.3 The Fan

"I got fifteen and a half years in San Diego doing morning radio. The last eight with Ben have been the most magical. Anything beyond that is just gravy for me. Honestly, if I had my way, this would be the last contract maybe."

Top Stories

Ross Tucker Elevated To CBS Sports Second Booth Following JJ Watt Replacing Tony Romo

"Since 2023, meanwhile, Tucker has called CBS games alongside Tom McCarthy, plus college football, Westwood One radio duties, a DraftKings podcast, and Eagles preseason broadcasts."

No Timetable on Tony Romo’s Future With CBS Sports According to President David Berson

"I hope you can respect and appreciate that this is a personal matter and a legal one for Tony, so I can't speak to that aspect of things. What I can say is it's an evolving situation, and therefore we're still assessing."

77 WABC Adding Additional FM Translator on Long Island

The station was already heard on 107.1 FM on Long Island.

WRHI Expands Palmetto Mornings With New Local Hosts and Co-Hosts

WRHI is expanding Palmetto Mornings with a broader lineup...

iHeartMedia CEO: We Have a ‘Radio Monetization Challenge’, Not an Audience Challenge

“Unlike other traditional media, we have more users of broadcast radio today than we did 20 years ago."

Andy Pollin Announces Departure From ESPN 630 Washington D.C.

"As I often say, “in this business, you don’t retire, they retire you.” Cumulus just did that to me."

Spotify Launches AI Persona Badges for Machine-Generated Artists

"Spotify hasn't detailed exactly how its review team identifies photorealistic AI identities."

Boomer Esiason Selects WFAN Producer Al Dukes To Induct Him Into Radio Hall of Fame

"Al was with me since I took this job day one. Eddie left, Jerry came after Al, Craig went to jail, and me and Al have been stuck together for you know 19 years."

Marcellus Wiley Domestic Battery Charges Dropped Due To Lack of Evidence in Florida

"I am forced at 51 years young to be in a fight. A fight for my name, my children's future. Protecting their hero in their mind, because the internet is forever."

YouTube to Raise Monetization Requirements for Creators

Creators currently need 1,000 subscribers and either 4,000 watch hours over 12 months or 10 million Shorts views during 90 days.
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Sports

Ross Tucker Elevated To CBS Sports Second Booth Following JJ Watt Replacing Tony Romo

"Since 2023, meanwhile, Tucker has called CBS games alongside Tom McCarthy, plus college football, Westwood One radio duties, a DraftKings podcast, and Eagles preseason broadcasts."

No Timetable on Tony Romo’s Future With CBS Sports According to President David Berson

"I hope you can respect and appreciate that this is a personal matter and a legal one for Tony, so I can't speak to that aspect of things. What I can say is it's an evolving situation, and therefore we're still assessing."

Andy Pollin Announces Departure From ESPN 630 Washington D.C.

"As I often say, “in this business, you don’t retire, they retire you.” Cumulus just did that to me."

Boomer Esiason Selects WFAN Producer Al Dukes To Induct Him Into Radio Hall of Fame

"Al was with me since I took this job day one. Eddie left, Jerry came after Al, Craig went to jail, and me and Al have been stuck together for you know 19 years."

Marcellus Wiley Domestic Battery Charges Dropped Due To Lack of Evidence in Florida

"I am forced at 51 years young to be in a fight. A fight for my name, my children's future. Protecting their hero in their mind, because the internet is forever."

Mac Robinson Announces Departure From 92.3 The Fan Afternoon Drive Program

"I've had so many incredible experiences in my life and career, many of which are in part thanks to the station and company."

Overtime Partners With Google Gemini AI For Broadcast Production, Social Content

"This is imperative for us. You never know what’s going to happen with AI … So, just being at the beginning stages of it and really enhancing and jumping fully in has been really valuable for us as business."

Tony Romo Reportedly Not Attending CBS Sports NFL Media Day

"Romo remains on indefinite leave after his July 23 arrest in Wisconsin on suspicion of OWI."

News

77 WABC Adding Additional FM Translator on Long Island

The station was already heard on 107.1 FM on Long Island.

WRHI Expands Palmetto Mornings With New Local Hosts and Co-Hosts

WRHI is expanding Palmetto Mornings with a broader lineup...

Dan Bongino, NPR, Fox News See Top July Podcast Rankings From Podtrac

iHeartAudience Network remained #1 among Podtrac’s Top Multi-Channel Podcast Publishers and Networks.

Why MS NOW Is Betting on Personality for Its Daytime Schedule

MS NOW is choosing a different lane, and it's doing so at a moment when the network needs one.

Why Every News/Talk Radio Station Can’t Follow the Pittsburgh Steelers’ Lead

In the last decade or so, the Steelers had a winning record and likely made the playoffs. Sadly, the Steelers are not ready for a Super Bowl run. How about your show? Is it competitive? Is it a winner?

WTOP Expands ‘Top News Podcast’ With Hourly Updates and Video

“This new podcast represents a natural evolution of the WTOP brand."

Peter Alexander On MS NOW Show Debut: I’m an ‘Advocate For the Facts’

"I like to say that Americans deserve facts, not spin."

CNBC’s Deirdre Bosa Exiting to Launch AI-Focused Video Show

Deirdre Bosa is leaving CNBC to launch an independent...

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Music

Spotify Launches AI Persona Badges for Machine-Generated Artists

"Spotify hasn't detailed exactly how its review team identifies photorealistic AI identities."

Suno Imposes Download Limits Starting September Third

"The company frames this as fighting "bad actors" mass-exporting music."

Kansas City Cumulus Flips KCJK to CHR Format

"The new competing CHR signal pressures Steel City Media's Mix 93.3 (KMXV)"

Zach Sang Returns Broadcast Radio KMVQ San Francisco

Zach Sang Returns to Broadcast. He joins Connoisseur Media's...

Peter Katsis’ Management Legacy Influences Today’s Music Industry

I cannot claim Peter Katsis and I were close...

Why Great Radio Stations Need Weeds to Grow

"The best programmers I have worked with were not obsessed with catching mistakes. Instead, they were obsessed with developing potential."

Boogie D Departs KCJK as Cumulus Reduces Staff

"I just want to say thank you KC!! Thank you for rocking out with me for 7 years at 12noon for the noon mix!!"

Classic Country Radio Returns to 92.5 Mobile Market

"The Classic Country format directly challenges two established country competitors in the footprint"
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Business

iHeartMedia CEO: We Have a ‘Radio Monetization Challenge’, Not an Audience Challenge

“Unlike other traditional media, we have more users of broadcast radio today than we did 20 years ago."

YouTube to Raise Monetization Requirements for Creators

Creators currently need 1,000 subscribers and either 4,000 watch hours over 12 months or 10 million Shorts views during 90 days.

iHeartMedia Reports 4.7% Revenue Increase During 2026’s 2nd Quarter

"Our work in building our digital assets continues to pay off; this is the sixth consecutive quarter in which the Digital Audio Group Adjusted EBITDA is larger than the Multiplatform Group Adjusted EBITDA.”

iHeartMedia Strikes Video Podcast Deal With Disney+ and Hulu

"Disney+ and Hulu have built powerful streaming destinations with incredibly passionate fan communities, making them ideal partners to expand the reach of these beloved iHeartPodcasts."

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