Dan Le Batard Announces Removal Of Jon “Stugotz” Weiner Name From Program Effective Monday

"This is many months overdue, but I am here to announce, unfortunately, that Stugotz' [Jon Weiner] name is going to have to come off the show."

Colin Cowherd Hints At Possible Retirement, Selling The Volume

"I don't lose sleep at night if I have a bad show. I lose sleep at night because I have 60 employees now with The Volume, and they have families."

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

"Every live sporting event generates enormous value that today goes uncaptured — in officiating, production, branding, live experiences, and the fan experience. OWL is building the live intelligence layer that captures it."

Ben Stiller Confirms New York Knicks Documentary In The Works Following NBA Championship

"There’s a culmination here of something that has been going on for a long time, so it’s super exciting. And it’s great to have had all this access to your team, and we’re gonna probably be shooting a little bit more during next season."

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Approaching The Summit: Matt Moscona, 104.5 ESPN Baton Rouge

"I'll go for as long as they keep having the summit. I feel like I leave for a couple of days every year with a notebook full of actionable items. It's not similar to a rah-rah event. There's meat on the bone where I take things that I can bring back to our media group and implement."

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How Collette Turns Radio Talent Into Travel Ambassadors — and Revenue Drivers

"Travel demand is off the charts, and we don't see it slowing down."

How Gordon Deal Went From Sports Announcing to Morning News Radio

"I joined up and started doing play-by-play, and that was really what attracted me to radio in the first place ... My grades were terrible. I needed some new direction, and radio really wound up throwing me a career lifeline."

Ten Years Of Locked On: The Rise of a Podcast Empire Eyeing Its Next Chapter

"There's a tendency that businesses have to hold things close to the vest... David and I don't believe that's a good strategy. Telling our story is important for everyone involved with Locked On."

Keith Urban Goes Yacht Rock: What Radio Programmers Can Learn From Him

"Too many stations treat the summer months like a maintenance cycle"

Dan Le Batard Announces Removal Of Jon “Stugotz” Weiner Name From Program Effective Monday

"This is many months overdue, but I am here to announce, unfortunately, that Stugotz' [Jon Weiner] name is going to have to come off the show."

Colin Cowherd Hints At Possible Retirement, Selling The Volume

"I don't lose sleep at night if I have a bad show. I lose sleep at night because I have 60 employees now with The Volume, and they have families."

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FOX Sports Reportedly Keeping Score of ESPN’s FIFA World Cup Coverage Deserves A Giant Red Card

"If FOX Sports wants validation, it doesn't need to look any further than the numbers. Viewership is soaring, social engagement is exploding, and the World Cup is breaking through with American audiences in ways few could have imagined. That's the victory."

Why Jaclyn DeAugustino Is An Emerging Star Hosting CBS Sports HQ Spotlight

"One of DeAugustino’s strengths as an interviewer is knowing when not to talk. She actually listens to what a guest is saying, reacts visually, and then follows up based on the previous answer. It might sound simple, but when done well, it is sports media high art."

What Jalen Brunson’s NBA Championship Run Teaches Music Radio Leaders

"You're allowed to think about the worst possible scenario but then you have to go do something about it."

Is TikTok the New Talent Pipeline for Cable News Networks?

TikTok — and platforms like it — may represent a new kind of farm system. Creators there are developing communication skills, building audiences, and proving they can hold attention in an unforgiving environment.

Why Sports Radio Cannot Ignore The FIFA World Cup This Summer

"When millions of people are tuning in to the biggest sporting event on the planet, hosted in your own backyard, sports radio doesn't have the luxury of pretending it isn't happening."
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Dan Le Batard Announces Removal Of Jon “Stugotz” Weiner Name From Program Effective Monday

"This is many months overdue, but I am here to announce, unfortunately, that Stugotz' [Jon Weiner] name is going to have to come off the show."

Colin Cowherd Hints At Possible Retirement, Selling The Volume

"I don't lose sleep at night if I have a bad show. I lose sleep at night because I have 60 employees now with The Volume, and they have families."

Ben Stiller Confirms New York Knicks Documentary In The Works Following NBA Championship

"There’s a culmination here of something that has been going on for a long time, so it’s super exciting. And it’s great to have had all this access to your team, and we’re gonna probably be shooting a little bit more during next season."

Fubo Sports Network Adds BIG3 Game Broadcasts To Streaming Platform

"Together with Fubo, we're delivering greater reach, deeper engagement and an enhanced viewing experience for both existing and future BIG3 fans."

ESPN Extends Jason McCourty With Exclusive Multi-Year Agreement

"Working with great people, talking about a sport I love! Doesn’t get much better! Let's go!"

James Koh Named New Evening Host On 97.1 The Fan Los Angeles

"Koh will host The James Koh Show weekdays from 6-10 p.m. He has been hosting programs on various days since the station officially launched last month."

Brendan Sorsby’s Agent Blasts Media Reaction To Legal Decision Of Suspension Over Ineligibility

"Everybody loves to have an opinion. I'm so tired of watching people get on TV and blab their mouth when they have no idea what they're talking about."

Paramount+ Reportedly Quadruples Download Rates For UFC Freedom 250 Event

"I just got off the phone with David Ellison [Founder and CEO of Skydance Media]. He's going crazy. Out of the gates from the first fight, the fight exceeded all their expectations."

Mike Valenti: Hockey Night In Canada Departing Free Access On CBC “Embarassing”

"Every day you're just hit with this barrage of things where you're like this is all bad long term. None of this is healthy for fans or the leagues long term."

MLB Network Adding Former GM Mike Rizzo To Draft Combine Coverage Next Week

"Rizzo served as GM and president of baseball operations in Washington until mid-July 2024."

Mike Breen Hints At Scaled-Back Schedule Following New York Knicks NBA Finals

"I’ve cut it back a little bit. But I’m going to have to cut it back a little bit more."

Stanley Cup Final Average Viewership Highest Since 2019

"The Stanley Cup Final capped a historic postseason across ESPN platforms, as ESPN delivered its most-watched Stanley Cup Playoffs ever (1994-2002, 2021-present)."

News

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

As part of his new duties with the network, he'll be based in Atlanta.

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

"Lee is a game-changing talent. His ability to build winning content, lead high-performing teams, and understand what audiences want is second to none."

Fox News Digital Outpaces CNN, NBC News, ABC News During May

On YouTube, Fox News recorded 338.8 million video views.

AM 970 The Answer to Broadcast America 250 Special From Times Square

"It has been a joy to plan and deliver this celebration because it's at the heart of who we are. We hope people will come out and join us."

NewsNation Launches ‘Spirit of America’ Series for America 250

"We are proud to take viewers on a new road trip that highlights what makes America truly unique."

Fox News Details Nationwide America 250 Programming

Live broadcasts will originate from major locations, including Washington, D.C.'s National Mall, Philadelphia, Liberty State Park in New Jersey, Mount Rushmore, and the new Teddy Roosevelt Presidential Library in North Dakota.

KNX News Sees Slight Ratings Dip in Final Book on FM Dial

KNX News departed the FM dial on Monday, May 18th. The May ratings period ended on May 27th.

CNN Adds Kyla Scanlon as Contributor, Economic Analyst

Between TikTok, Instagram, and Substack, Kyla Scanlon has more than 1 million followers.

MS NOW Debuts New Dayside, Primetime Lineup

Monday marked the beginning of a new era on MS NOW, as the network began its new daytime programming.

Dan Bongino: Tucker Carlson Lied About Me, And I Have Texts to Prove It

"He doesn't realize I have these texts, too. I never do this. But if you're going to refer to texts alleging we committed a crime, I'm gonna put it out there."

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Music

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"

Grammys Add Five New Categories Ahead Of 2027 Ceremony

"These changes signal the academy's push toward global and underrepresented genres"

Hubbard Renews KVJ Show on WRMF West Palm Beach

"KVJ has always been family but so has Hubbard,"

Audacy Elevates Complex To Brand Manager Of Live 101.5 Phoenix

Audacy has a new Brand Manager in Phoenix. Ben...

Shane Tarleton Named Co-Head of Leo33 Alongside Katie Dean

"I'm thrilled to join the team and help shape the next chapter of growth for both the company "

94.9 The Bull Announces Ashley Layfield, Corey Calhoun Hires

"Corey's experience across multiple markets, combined with his passion for Country music and audience engagement, makes him a perfect fit for afternoons on 94.9 The Bull"

Cumulus Media Taps 30-Year Radio Veteran, Jeff McCartney for Salt Lake City Role

"His passion for the product and his competitive mindset makes him a great fit for KBER and KENZ."

Audacy Gives Mikalah Gordon Dual Role Across KLUC and Channel Q

"I helped launch Channel Q back in 2018 as part of the morning show in Los Angeles, so this feels less like a new chapter and more like a homecoming,"

Grand Ole Opry House Hosts Bill Cody Memorial Services Today

" Few venues carry more weight in Country music, and Cody helped shape what that stage represented for generations"

Bill Fox Joins Cumulus Media Toledo as New Operations Manager

"Fox arrives with an extensive resume spanning major markets and multiple formats."
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Jay Prasad Named CEO Of OWL AI With Goal To Scale Platform For Sports, Live Media

"Every live sporting event generates enormous value that today goes uncaptured — in officiating, production, branding, live experiences, and the fan experience. OWL is building the live intelligence layer that captures it."

iHeartMedia Expanding Radio Advertising Capabilities With Launch Of AudioGraph

"Marketers can now use audio as an addressable and measurable performance channel at a national scale; with the same accountability they expect from every other part of their media plan."

Top 15 Podcast Advertisers Surpass $60 Million in May, Magellan AI Data Shows

Magellan AI has released the list of top podcast...

Nexstar Media’s Perry Sook: TEGNA Merger ‘Vital to the Future of Local Television/Journalism’

"No one wants their news from a chatbot or a rage-optimized social feed. Americans deserve more than a shrinking set of national outlets that do not reflect the diversity of their communities."

Salem Media Names Linnae Young as President of Broadcast Media

"I'm excited to help build what's next, and to continue to help develop future leaders."

Edison Research: Americans Spending Four Times Longer With Podcasts Than Ten Years Ago

"Total podcast consumption time, a measure that accounts for both consumer growth and the increase in time we commit to podcasts, showcases to advertisers just how massive the medium has become."

Radio Stations Get Free July 4th Sounds From Benztown

"Stations that download now can integrate the content before the holiday rush."

Tim Wenger to Exit Audacy Buffalo

He rose from a reporter at WBEN to ultimately become the Senior Vice President and Market Manager of the cluster.

Salem Media President of Broadcast Media Allen Power to Retire

"His leadership, his ability to inspire those around him, and his incredible understanding of our business will be missed."

iHeartMedia Adds Four Additional Podcasts To Netflix Exclusive Video Partnership

"The new lineup includes Suite 305 with Lele Pons, which debuts with guest Shakira. The Martha Stewart Podcast and Sibling Revelry with Kate Hudson and Oliver Hudson round out the additions."

Electronic Arts Launches Ability For Advertisers To Buy Directly Into Gameplay, Live Experiences

"With EA Advertising, we’re helping brands become part of those moments in ways that are relevant and built for players."

Fox Corp Acquiring Roku In $22 Billion Acquisition

"Today, we take the next step: bringing together the most valuable live content portfolio in video consumption with the preeminent streaming platform through which America watches it. This combination will transform the scope of our company into high-growth verticals and yield a step change in our overall growth profile."

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