iHeartMedia Enacting Round of Layoffs Affecting Programming

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"We’ve built new tech capabilities over the last several years that have enabled us to both deepen our relationships with the listeners and communities who depend on us and improve the support we provide to our sellers. We’re now moving to scale this approach, implementing structural changes within our Programming organization and expanding responsibilities for key leaders."

PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp Believes New Schedule, Format Positions Tour “Better” For Media Partner Deals

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"I believe these changes put us in a much better position to compete with all of the alternatives that any media partner has for their programming dollars."

Jules Riley Joins Cox Media Group Atlanta as Director of Operations and Programming

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"Her strategic mindset, operational expertise, and passion for connecting with audiences make her the ideal choice for this important leadership role."

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Name Tony Castricone As New Radio Play-By-Play Voice

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"My family and I cannot wait to be Buccaneers, to be Floridians and to meet as many members of the Krewe as possible."

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ESPN SportsCenter Still Delivers On Highlights, But Who’s Its Next Greatest Star?

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iHeartMedia Enacting Round of Layoffs Affecting Programming

"We’ve built new tech capabilities over the last several years that have enabled us to both deepen our relationships with the listeners and communities who depend on us and improve the support we provide to our sellers. We’re now moving to scale this approach, implementing structural changes within our Programming organization and expanding responsibilities for key leaders."
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PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp Believes New Schedule, Format Positions Tour “Better” For Media Partner Deals

"I believe these changes put us in a much better position to compete with all of the alternatives that any media partner has for their programming dollars."

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ESPN SportsCenter Still Delivers On Highlights, But Who’s Its Next Greatest Star?

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"For decades, SportsCenter wasn’t just where fans consumed sports news. It was where sports media stars were born. As Linda Cohn prepares to sign off, it’s fair to wonder if her retirement represents more than the end of a remarkable career."
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PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp Believes New Schedule, Format Positions Tour “Better” For Media Partner Deals

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"I believe these changes put us in a much better position to compete with all of the alternatives that any media partner has for their programming dollars."

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Name Tony Castricone As New Radio Play-By-Play Voice

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"My family and I cannot wait to be Buccaneers, to be Floridians and to meet as many members of the Krewe as possible."

Scott Van Pelt: “There’s No Chance” Of 11 More Years Hosting SportsCenter Midnight Edition

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"This will be 11 years. You know what that means? That means we're on the back nine now. Are we gonna bank a 41 in our last of these nines? Now, that means that we still got 11 more. There's no chance."

ESPN Extends NBA Draft Analyst Jeremy Woo With Multi-Year Deal

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"Woo joined ESPN in 2023 after nearly a decade at Sports Illustrated."

New York Times CEO States The Athletic Is Company’s Fastest Growing Vertical

"The Athletic has the fastest-growing audience on The New York Times. It's many millions more than that today."

Linda Cohn Retiring From ESPN On June 30

"What I'm most proud of is that my career lasted long enough for me to see little girls grow up watching SportsCenter, enter this business, and succeed in it. If my journey helped make that path a little easier for them, then that's the achievement I’ll cherish most."

ESPN Adds Rece Davis To Wimbledon Coverage

"I’m thrilled to join our elite tennis team at ESPN that pours everything into making our coverage insightful, innovative and entertaining. It’s quite a privilege for me to get a chance to experience Wimbledon for the first time and share it with our fans."

Chicago Bulls Announce Multi-year Media Rights Extension With Audacy’s 104.3 The Score

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UFC CEO Dana White: NFL Asking Questions Internally Following Paramount+ Rights Agreement

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ESPN To Air WNBA Broadcast Featuring Robin Roberts, Geno Auriemma Reunion

"Robin and Geno were there at the beginning, helping tell the story of a groundbreaking new league that would forever change the landscape of women’s sports. Bringing them back together for one night is a fitting way to honor the league’s history."

Los Angeles Lakers PA Announcer Lawrence Tanter Retires From Role After 43 Years

"Since the 1980s, LT has narrated every chapter of Lakers basketball, connecting generations of fans, players, coaches and staff while becoming a trusted and unforgettable part of the Lakers experience."

NBA Deputy Commissioner Praises First Year Success Of New Media Rights Partners

"NBC and Amazon, specifically our newest partners have been incredible at telling stories."

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Martha Zoller, Longtime WDUN Host, Dies

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"More than a great broadcaster, she was a great friend. Always willing to help whomever she could, wherever she could.”

President Donald Trump ‘Preparing Lawsuits’ Against ABC News Over Reflecting Pool Coverage

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"I like their money, which will be given to the U.S. Treasury!”

The Clay Travis & Buck Sexton Show Celebrates 5th Anniversary

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"We look forward to celebrating many more milestones together!”

New Jersey 101.5 Reunites Dennis Malloy and Judi Franco in Middays

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"Townsquare gets Malloy back in a proven role"

Fox News Adds Natalie Chuck as LA-Based Correspondent

"I could not be more excited for this next chapter in my career and where it’s taking me!"

Longtime KDKA Radio Reporter Greg McAtee Dies

"We lost a great colleague today. Man, did he ever care about doing a great job."

CNN Poll Finds Fox News Most Trusted Political Brand in TV

The data from SSRS and CNN comes after a Reuters survey showed that only 33% trusted Fox News.

Jeremy Boreing: I Don’t Regret Not Selling The Daily Wire to Fox News

"Of course, it would have ended better for me if we had sold in 2023 or 2020, financially."

NBC News, ABC News Most Trusted U.S. TV News Brands, New Reuters Data Shows

Globally, trust in news overall rests at 37%.

Dan Bongino, Pod Save America Retain Top 5 Spots in May Triton Digital Podcast Rankings

The Charlie Kirk Show fell out of the top 10, finishing May in 12th.

CNN Elevates Brian Abel to Anchor/Correspondent

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Red Apple Media Elevates Lee Harris to Senior Vice President of News and Programming

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Jules Riley Joins Cox Media Group Atlanta as Director of Operations and Programming

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"Her strategic mindset, operational expertise, and passion for connecting with audiences make her the ideal choice for this important leadership role."

Greg Fletch Fletcher Returns to Beaver 100.3 After Four-Year Absence

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"It is great to have him back, and with his wife Ruthanna as his co-host, the show has never been better."

Olivia Rodrigo’s Festival Takeover on 88.5 The SoCal Sound Makes Waves

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"Rodrigo used AAA radio — not social media — to make a major cultural announcement"

Clive Davis Dead at 94: A Legacy Spanning Columbia, Arista, and J Records

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Brandon Young Named PD and Morning Host at Star Country 95.9

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Sticks Media Loses WLGR As Border Media Reacquires Station

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Spotify Launches Reserved Ticketing Feature With Live Nation, Ticketmaster

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Kiss 104.1 Reshuffles Atlanta Lineup After APD Dyron Ducati Walker Exits

"Moves reflect strong confidence in the station's existing roster."

Women Fans Spend Big Beyond The Ticket, Study Finds

"Women are projected to control nearly $100 trillion in spending by 2048"

Casey Daniels Named New Morning Host At Z95.1 Charlottesville

"She has the perfect combination of warmth, energy and enthusiasm to wake up Charlottesville every day"

Dave Jackson Named Brand Manager At 105.5 KISS FM Chattanooga

"his creative energy and tech-forward mindset, made him the right choice for KISS FM"

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Afternoon Radio Listening Gaining Ground as Mornings Slip, New Crowd React Media Data Shows

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When asked why they listen to local radio, 40% of those aged 18-34 said that local content is the key reason. That's higher than the overall level (30%) and the 55+ crowd (20%).

ESPN Reportedly Planning To Launch ‘Fan House’ Interactive Hub For Fans, Advertisers

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"Having a solution like ESPN Fan House helps brands reach fans in those moments and provides an opportunity for deeper engagement, impact and measurement."

BIA Advisory Services Names Michael Guerity as VP of Market Intelligence/Strategic Communications

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"His leadership will also help BIA strengthen how we develop and deliver forecasting intelligence while leveraging AI and emerging technologies to expand the value of the insights we provide."

DAZN Reportedly Restructuring For Potential Outside Investment, Initial Public Offering

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Rumble Completes Acquisition of Northern Data, Adding AI Division to Parent Company

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New Data: 61% Of Podcast Consumers Discover Their Favorite Shows Through YouTube, Social Media

"What this research makes clear is that discovery is happening where people already spend their time. YouTube, social feeds, search, and personal recommendations have become the front door to podcasting."

Yahoo Media Group Launches New Media and Advertising Content Hub

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Jay Prasad Named CEO Of OWL AI With Goal To Scale Platform For Sports, Live Media

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iHeartMedia Expanding Radio Advertising Capabilities With Launch Of AudioGraph

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