The Return To KNBR I Never Saw Coming

"I'm excited to be back in the game, grateful for another opportunity. I'm confident I can earn the trust of Bay Area listeners all over again. More than anything, I'm hopeful my friend Greg Papa wins the only battle that really matters."

20 Brands In 20 Days: Mike Street, WPGC, Washington D.C.

"For a while, especially with mainstream hip hop and R&B, if it was new, you could just play it and it worked. But you have to be a bit more discerning these days."

Spotify’s Skip Ahead Feature Isn’t The Threat Podcasting Thinks It Is

"If a single button is enough to break the relationship between a creator and an audience, then that relationship probably wasn't as strong as we thought."

38 Years After Rush Limbaugh, Is News/Talk Radio Stuck in the Past?

Some may interpret my conclusion as a slight against Limbaugh. Actually, it's the opposite — it's admiration for what Limbaugh built: a wildly successful format across the country. But at the same time, it feels like there hasn't been much, if any, evolution over four decades.

Why Layoffs at Cumulus Highlight One of Radio’s Biggest Lies to Employees

This industry calls itself the radio business, the media business, the broadcast industry. Nobody calls it the media family. That's not an accident.

Lynn Barstow: Alternative Radio Programming Legend

"The station does enjoy top of mind awareness from having that tentpole morning show. It gives us a connection to the audience that just being a music jukebox can't provide."

Top Stories

Cumulus Media Releases Statement On Greg Papa Departure From KNBR

"We’re not able to comment on the specifics of his departure, but we want to be clear about this: our respect and gratitude for everything Greg has given to KNBR, its listeners, and its team runs deep."

Cumulus Radio Layoffs Hit Multiple Markets This Week

David@Barrettmedia.com if you have information from affected employees.

WLS-AM 890 Morning Host Ray Stevens Inks Multi-Year Contract Extension

"I love Chicago radio and I love WLS."

PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp Adds Former NFL Executive Will Deng as SVP Media Strategy

"Deng spent more than 11 years at the NFL, most recently leading corporate strategy."

Kennedy Elsey Wins 2026 MIW Airblazer Award

"Female radio personalities continue shaping broadcast media's future."

Clay Travis Planning New Sports Media Outlet

The new endeavor comes after Travis exited his role with OutKick -- which he founded -- as part of a new contract with Fox News.

Urban Contemporary Radio Icon Harvey Stone Passes Away

"Can you fix this station?" His answer—"Only if you let me"

Ben Shaprio: I’ve Been Trying to Get on The View For A Decade

"There's nothing I would love better than to have a conversation with Joy Behar, Whoopi Goldberg, and Sunny Hostin."

Megyn Kelly: I Believe Tucker Carlson Would Actually Consider Running for President

"I haven't talked to him directly about it, but I believe Tucker is so disgusted at the neocons and what's happened within the Republican Party..."

UMG Sells Spotify Stake, Artists Pocket $130 Million

"Artists could collect approximately $130 million from current proceeds."
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Sports

Cumulus Media Releases Statement On Greg Papa Departure From KNBR

"We’re not able to comment on the specifics of his departure, but we want to be clear about this: our respect and gratitude for everything Greg has given to KNBR, its listeners, and its team runs deep."

PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp Adds Former NFL Executive Will Deng as SVP Media Strategy

"Deng spent more than 11 years at the NFL, most recently leading corporate strategy."

Clay Travis Planning New Sports Media Outlet

The new endeavor comes after Travis exited his role with OutKick -- which he founded -- as part of a new contract with Fox News.

Pat McAfee: Mike Tomlin Will Be An “Asset” For Football On NBC Sports

"I think his entire life he's been preparing to do the role that he's about to do."

Chuck Oliver Reflects on Decision To Shift Focus Away From Chuck & Chernoff at 680 the Fan

"I knew I couldn't do both shows for another football season."

Cam Newton: Speakeasy Should Avoid Using “Organic” in YouTube Growth Defense

"Those numbers came from 'Speak' and 'Undisputed.' Some would say the name [Speakeasy] was generated because it wasn't so much different than speak easy. Where y'all get that name from? It's so cool. Speak. Easy."

Stephen A. Smith Hopes Tony Romo Retained By CBS Sports

"Nobody’s perfect. People make mistakes. And hopefully he can move on from here and live his best life and continue to do the great work he’s been doing for CBS."

680 The Fan Announces New Lineup Featuring John Kincade Beginning August 31

"This is an exciting opportunity for all of our brands. John and Matt are an outstanding combination for afternoon drive, and our listeners should know that Chuck Oliver isn't going anywhere."

News

WLS-AM 890 Morning Host Ray Stevens Inks Multi-Year Contract Extension

"I love Chicago radio and I love WLS."

Ben Shaprio: I’ve Been Trying to Get on The View For A Decade

"There's nothing I would love better than to have a conversation with Joy Behar, Whoopi Goldberg, and Sunny Hostin."

Megyn Kelly: I Believe Tucker Carlson Would Actually Consider Running for President

"I haven't talked to him directly about it, but I believe Tucker is so disgusted at the neocons and what's happened within the Republican Party..."

Lachlan Murdoch: 400 New Fox News Advertisers Powered Record Quarter

"Robust audience engagement combined with the addition of another 400 new advertisers to the platform during the year helped drive record revenue of Fox News Media in both the fourth quarter and the fiscal year."

Jeremy Boreing: I’ve Been Warning That Tucker Carlson Is An ‘Operative’, Not A Grifter

"I've been warning that Tucker Carlson isn't merely a grifter—he’s an operative building a new political project centered around right-wing social policy and left-wing economic policy."

Clay Travis Explains Motivation Behind $10 Million Offer to WNBA Team

"Look, I think sometimes you have to respond to idiots by taking the logic of their idiocy and pushing it even further."

Worldwide News Network Launches Weekend Business Reports, WTOP First Affiliate

“WWNN is not simply filling the gap left by the demise of the CBS Radio Network. We’re building something stronger and more relevant for today’s audience."

Cumulus Media Gives Up 560 AM Signal in San Francisco

Cumulus previously told the FCC it was negotiating a sale, no transaction materialized before the company surrendered the license.

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Music

Kennedy Elsey Wins 2026 MIW Airblazer Award

"Female radio personalities continue shaping broadcast media's future."

Urban Contemporary Radio Icon Harvey Stone Passes Away

"Can you fix this station?" His answer—"Only if you let me"

UMG Sells Spotify Stake, Artists Pocket $130 Million

"Artists could collect approximately $130 million from current proceeds."

Tyga Defends AI Use on New $tarface Album Release

"The industry faces urgent questions about AI's role in music creation."

Peter Katsis, Legendary Music Manager, Dead at 69

"His passing marks the end of an era in modern music management."

Suno Launches Watermarking Tech To Combat Music Fraud

"We will soon introduce a new downloads policy designed to limit the ability to mass distribute songs on streaming platforms, while preserving the professional, creative, and personal ways people use Suno."

Former Big Machine President Kautz Starts Advisory Firm

"Veteran executives increasingly build boutique consulting practices in music."

Throwback Nation Expands Daily to Three Connoisseur Media Stations

"Throwback Nation continues building its national footprint and affiliate base."
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Cumulus Radio Layoffs Hit Multiple Markets This Week

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"Today’s FCC vote is another step in the right direction."

ABC Audio, Compass Media Networks Strike Ad Sales Extension

"Our team looks forward to continuing to provide our advertising partners access to these highly rated stations across the country.”

Nielsen Acquiring DoubleVerify For Over $2 Billion

"Bringing these assets together creates a significant win for both companies’ customers and partners. We’re excited for Mark and the DoubleVerify leadership team as they continue that journey with Nielsen."

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