How Marty Smith Turned a NASCAR Assignment Into an ESPN Journey Unlike Any Other

"My bosses have given me these opportunities. And whatever that is, I want to try to dominate that box. Whatever that box is, I want to maximize it. I want to make it grow and bloom and flourish with resonance that far surpasses what I had maybe hoped for."

Why Gordon Borrell Investigated the AI Disconnect Between SMBs and Media Sellers

"We're all in the advertising and marketing business, in the small niche world that we live in, and we think, 'Oh yeah, use it to make a headline, use it to write copy or do a summary of something.' And yeah, they're using it for that. But it's a remarkably small percentage. And they're also not using it to any great extent right now for marketing and advertising recommendations."

20 Brands in 20 Days: Chris Malone, KJLH Los Angeles

"The fact that we're able to be so deep in our scope, it creates loyalty and passion with our listeners."

Why iHeartMedia Should Drop the Non-Compete Fight With Former KXnO Talent

"iHeartMedia would be best served by dropping its contention over a non-compete breach and allowing Roberts and Strain to move forward. Doing so wouldn't diminish the company's contractual rights. It would demonstrate something far more valuable: perspective."

Stop Mourning Radio. Start Reinventing Yourself Now

Radio was the language I spoke. It was the only thing I really understood. I had spent so many years programming, building formats, developing talent, and understanding audiences—that it was all so inherent in me. That made everything more difficult."

If YouTube No Longer Has Measurement Standards, Why Should Broadcast Media?

This isn't a fair fight, and it never really has been. Broadcast radio and television didn't just bring a spoon to a knife fight here. It brought a feather duster to a bazooka battle.

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The Leader’s Checklist: What to Consider When Defining Great Leadership

"Every organization wants great leaders. Yet too often, leadership is confused with authority, title, or seniority. If you’ve been in the workforce for any length of time, you already know that leadership has little to do with someone’s title and everything to do with the influence they earn."

Damien Woody: My Job Was To Make Fans Better With ESPN

"I didn't want to have a lot of fluff. I wanted to spit real knowledge, take people behind the curtains, let them know how the sausage is made so fans will become better fans."

New Dan Bongino Radio Show Featuring Podcast ‘And Other Unique Content’

"The Dan Bongino podcast and some other content from me will be moving on to radio now."

I95 Savannah The Keg Fayetteville Change Hands

"RTN accelerates faith-based radio expansion into secondary markets."

Dusty Dvoracek, Danny Kanell splitting apart after five years on SiriusXM College Sports Radio

"Dusty Dvoracek and Danny Kanell have co-hosted the show for the past five years."

ESPN Founder Bill Rasmussen Dead At 93

"Bill was a remarkable man – a visionary and an innovator who conceived the idea of a network entirely devoted to sports."

Abby Phillip Signs Contract Extension With CNN

CNN has now inked its primetime hosts to long-term extensions ahead of any potential sale to Paramount Skydance.

MLB Field Of Dreams Game Earns Event’s Lowest Viewership On Netflix

"The Thursday night game averaged 1.66 million viewers on Netflix, according to Nielsen."

Michelle McCormick Exits WLAV Grand Rapids After Layoffs

"About two weeks ago our company had to make some changes and they had to eliminate some jobs. Mine was one of them that was eliminated. I'm going to be here for two more weeks."

Craig Carton Bringing “The Craig Carton Show” to Outkick

"I’m beyond thrilled to be joining OutKick. I’ve always been a fan and appreciate their authenticity and willingness to speak their minds. It’s something I’ve done throughout my career and will do during this next chapter of hosting The Craig Carton Show."
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Damien Woody: My Job Was To Make Fans Better With ESPN

"I didn't want to have a lot of fluff. I wanted to spit real knowledge, take people behind the curtains, let them know how the sausage is made so fans will become better fans."

Dusty Dvoracek, Danny Kanell splitting apart after five years on SiriusXM College Sports Radio

"Dusty Dvoracek and Danny Kanell have co-hosted the show for the past five years."

ESPN Founder Bill Rasmussen Dead At 93

"Bill was a remarkable man – a visionary and an innovator who conceived the idea of a network entirely devoted to sports."

MLB Field Of Dreams Game Earns Event’s Lowest Viewership On Netflix

"The Thursday night game averaged 1.66 million viewers on Netflix, according to Nielsen."

Craig Carton Bringing “The Craig Carton Show” to Outkick

"I’m beyond thrilled to be joining OutKick. I’ve always been a fan and appreciate their authenticity and willingness to speak their minds. It’s something I’ve done throughout my career and will do during this next chapter of hosting The Craig Carton Show."

Former KXnO Hosts Sean Roberts, Lucas Strain Pause New Program Over Legal Dispute With iHeartMedia

"We are currently being pursued in a legal matter by our past employer, and as a result, we need to step away temporarily while that situation is addressed."

SEC Network Announces Reshaped Game Day Broadcast Schedule For 2026 College Football Season

"Nothing beats the energy of tailgaters pregaming while watching the early games. I’m gonna mooch so much smoked meat. And on live television!"

Stephen A. Smith Calls NABJ Thumbs Down Award “Lowest” Insult He’s Ever Received

"I'm gonna put it out there. This is about a bunch of liberals, a bunch of Democrats coming for me."

News

New Dan Bongino Radio Show Featuring Podcast ‘And Other Unique Content’

"The Dan Bongino podcast and some other content from me will be moving on to radio now."

Abby Phillip Signs Contract Extension With CNN

CNN has now inked its primetime hosts to long-term extensions ahead of any potential sale to Paramount Skydance.

CBS News Adds Ariel Levy as 60 Minutes Contributor

CBS News is adding Ariel Levy to 60 Minutes...

Chris Salcedo Exiting Morning Drive on KSEV

"It is bittersweet because, frankly, if circumstances had been a little different, I likely would have retired right here on this station and made lifelong friends at this station."

Jennifer Keiper Joins NBC News Radio After CBS News Radio Shutdown

Keiper spent six years with CBS before the network shut down its radio operation in May.

KFBK News Radio PD Bill White Announces Exit

"I was part of the reduction in force at iHeartMedia Sacramento, bringing my time as Program Director with KFBK News Radio to an end."

Dan Bongino Returning to Radio With Westwood One Afternoon Show Alongside Shawn Farash

Dan Bongino is returning to radio with Westwood One...

Tom Bauerle Exits 930 WBEN After 24 Years

"Yes I was fired, one day after returning from a sold out Italy trip with fans."

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Michelle McCormick Exits WLAV Grand Rapids After Layoffs

"About two weeks ago our company had to make some changes and they had to eliminate some jobs. Mine was one of them that was eliminated. I'm going to be here for two more weeks."

Bobby Bones to Host the 2026 Radio Hall of Fame Ceremony

"Bobby Bones is one of radio's most dynamic personalities, and we're thrilled to have both his love of radio and passion for our industry on full display as this year's Master of Ceremonies."

Richard Rudel Joins WTMD as New Afternoon Host

"Rudel's international production background offers potential content enhancement for the station's afternoon block."

Jessica Williams Exits Townsquare Media’s Y105 Rochester

"Thank you for letting me hang out with you during your drive home, at work, while you were making dinner,"

Radio AI Age: Why Personalities Trump Algorithms

"None of those platforms consistently delivers a trusted local personality who understands the community."

Legendary Radio/TV Personality Barry “The Reazar” Richards Dead at 83

"Richards' career fundamentally influenced how the industry approached artist development and airplay strategy."

Tracy Villaume Joins Star Radio Saratoga Afternoon Drive

"I'm excited being part of a team connected to community."

Bob Delmont Returns to DC/Baltimore Country Radio

"He's one of the best we have, and we are lucky to have him on our DC/Baltimore team!"
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The Leader’s Checklist: What to Consider When Defining Great Leadership

"Every organization wants great leaders. Yet too often, leadership is confused with authority, title, or seniority. If you’ve been in the workforce for any length of time, you already know that leadership has little to do with someone’s title and everything to do with the influence they earn."

I95 Savannah The Keg Fayetteville Change Hands

"RTN accelerates faith-based radio expansion into secondary markets."

YouTube Eliminates Minimum Watch Time for Video Views

"We’re standardizing views to reflect creators’ true exposure across YouTube, making it easier to show their value to brand partners."

ABC Files 1st Amendment Lawsuit Against FCC

"We’re not going to be told how to run that side of our business.”

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