Sharyn Alfonsi Exits 60 Minutes, Blasts CBS News Leadership

"In the coming days, network leadership may attempt to hide behind corporate euphemisms like 'modernization' and 'restructuring' to explain away my departure. Don't be misled. This was not a routine corporate transition."

Matt Barrie Shifts to SEC Nation Host Beginning in July on SEC Network

"I'm a college football junkie and beyond excited to host SEC Nation from the greatest game day atmospheres in the South."

Lady Gaga Sets All-Time Touring Record With $236 Million Midyear Gross

"For the first time ever, two artists each surpassed $200 million"

YouTube Altering AI Labels Approach on Content To Be More Visible on Videos

"The goal here is context at a glance. If it looks real but was made with AI, viewers will know immediately. This is purely about giving viewers the right information at the right time."

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"We were funny the second we picked up a microphone together."

Inside Seton O’Connor’s Pivot for the Future of The Dan Patrick Show

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WFAN Personalities Share What Producers Can Learn From Eddie Scozzare’s Legendary Career

"Eddie was daring, but he was a genius. He knew how to get a reaction from the hosts he worked with while understanding that timing was everything. It’s an art."

The Industry According To: Peter Katsis

"All your work and creative ideas should stem from the art itself."

What Media Brands Must Do to Survive Google’s Shift From Search to AI Overviews

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Sharyn Alfonsi Exits 60 Minutes, Blasts CBS News Leadership

"In the coming days, network leadership may attempt to hide behind corporate euphemisms like 'modernization' and 'restructuring' to explain away my departure. Don't be misled. This was not a routine corporate transition."

Matt Barrie Shifts to SEC Nation Host Beginning in July on SEC Network

"I'm a college football junkie and beyond excited to host SEC Nation from the greatest game day atmospheres in the South."

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What Mike Breen Could Learn From Joe Buck Ahead of a New York Knicks NBA Finals

"The Finals are supposed to sound big. The emotions are supposed to feel real. And if the Knicks happen to win a championship with Mike Breen on the call, the moment should sound every bit as memorable as the journey that led there."

CBS News Radio Deserved Better From Longtime Audacy Affiliates

The transition to ABC News essentially pulled the plug before the patient was gone.

How Playlisters Quietly Took Over the Music Industry

"Some intentionally remain anonymous, others operate almost entirely online and rarely appear publicly at all."

Adam Carolla Joins the 2026 Barrett Media Audio Summit Lineup

"Carolla will appear alongside Jimmy Failla and Buck Sexton for a media roundtable conversation on Tuesday, June 30th."

Sports Radio Programmers Should Treat Memorial Day Like an MLB Franchise

"Morale improves when employees feel valued, included, and developed instead of simply being managed."
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Sports

Matt Barrie Shifts to SEC Nation Host Beginning in July on SEC Network

"I'm a college football junkie and beyond excited to host SEC Nation from the greatest game day atmospheres in the South."

98.5 The Sports Hub’s Fred Toucher: NFL Shifting More Games From Sundays “Dangerous for Business”

"It seems like a quick money grab. It seems like they're trying to grab as much money as they can, because they're all old. Since the owners, for the most part, are so old, they're not really interested in the legacy of the NFL or it's staying power."

FanDuel TV Announces World Cup Programming Featuring Three USMNT Coaches, Fox Sports’ Rob Stone

"Major sporting events on the calendar, like the World Cup, present an opportunity for FanDuel to bring fans unique perspectives through original programming."

The 47th Annual Sports Emmy Awards Recognize Sports Television’s Best

"A total of 47 category winners were announced according to NATAS."

FOX Sports Reportedly Earned FIFA World Cup 2026 Rights at Discount Over Qatar Tournament Schedule Change

"FOX Corporation is reportedly paying less than $500 million to broadcast the 2026 FIFA World Cup."

Kenny Smith: ‘Inside the NBA’ Created What the Podcast World Is Now

"I'm gonna say it, and this is not offensive. We created what the podcast world is now. Because the way we behaved allowed people to have more of a freedom of speech."

Audacy CEO Kelli Turner: Sports Audio Is “As Secure and Relevant as Ever”

"Amid so many choices, sports audio’s place is as secure and relevant as ever—in fact, it’s thriving."

Julie Ertz, Kealia Watt Team up for New Women’s Soccer Podcast ‘Style of Play’

"As we move closer to the Women’s World Cup in 2027, there’s never been a more exciting time to be part of the conversation and celebrate the continued rise of women’s soccer and women’s sports."

Laura Rutledge Departs Role on SEC Network While Continuing at ESPN

"As Laura continues to expand her NFL assignments in ESPN’s Super Bowl year, we’re incredibly grateful for everything she has contributed to SEC Network and for the lasting impact she’s made."

Dirty Mo Media Launches New Western Lifestyle Vertical with ‘This Cowboy Life’

"We don’t look at This Cowboy Life as a one-off project. We see it as an important first step in building a meaningful western vertical alongside voices and stories that genuinely connect with everyday people."

FOX Sports Pairs Tom Brady, Zlatan Ibrahimović for FIFA World Cup Program

"The back and forth was absolutely engaging and teaching, understanding their mindsets of who made them them and what separates certain athletes from others."

Eddie Scozzare Celebrated As He Retires Following 37 Years Of Service At WFAN

"There will never be another you. There will never be anybody like it, and that’s what you have to take into your retirement. One of a kind, and an all-time great."

News

Sharyn Alfonsi Exits 60 Minutes, Blasts CBS News Leadership

"In the coming days, network leadership may attempt to hide behind corporate euphemisms like 'modernization' and 'restructuring' to explain away my departure. Don't be misled. This was not a routine corporate transition."

Scott DeLucia Retiring From WTAW Morning Show After Nearly 60 Years in Radio

"Everything’s fine, my health is fine. My wife’s health is fine. We’re just deciding that it’s time to go enjoy the rest of our life that won’t include getting up at 4:20 in the morning."

KDKA Radio Producer/Anchor Margaux Rentzel Announces Exit

Rentzel originally joined the station two years ago. She was one of the inaugural members of the KDKA's Next Take show.

Byron Allen Betting on ‘Good, Clean Comedy’ in Replacing the Late Show With Stephen Colbert on CBS

"'I don’t want any political humor. I don’t want any racist humor, homophobic humor, antisemitic humor, sexist humor. Just do good, clean comedy that’s relatable and makes everybody feel included.'"

Veteran Late Night Reporter Claims President Donald Trump “Personally Involved” in Stephen Colbert Cancelation

"Certainly the idea that he throws a man in the dumpster at the end of it indicates that he was personally involved."

NewsNation Unveils Fresh Slate of Digital Programs on YouTube

"NewsNation recently developed a state-of-the-art podcast studio in Chicago, complementing its existing operations in New York and Washington, D.C."

This Week with George Stephanopoulos Wins Total Viewer Ratings For 16th Straight Week

For the seventh consecutive Sunday, the program grew its total viewer audience year over year — up 3% compared to last year.

Final CBS News Radio Newscast to Be Anchored by Christopher Cruise

"When I lived in North Carolina, I had a plaque on my office wall that said 'I'm not from the South, but I got here as soon as I could.' And I feel the same way about CBS News Radio."

Audacy All-News, News/Talk Stations Add ABC News Newscasts After CBS News Radio Shutters

An Audacy spokesperson confirmed to Barrett Media that all stations will be airing ABC News by Saturday morning.

60 Minutes Sees 9% Ratings Increase During 2025-2026 Season

Digitally, 60 Minutes saw 2.5 billion views across its major platforms. Views on TikTok rose 85% year-over-year.

The Hill Finishes April as Most Visited Political News Site

April marks the seventh straight month The Hill has earned the top spot on the total visits list, according to Comscore.

Stephen Colbert Ends Run on CBS, The Late Show Thursday

"LateNighter.com reports that Colbert's final program will run 17 minutes long."

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Music

Lady Gaga Sets All-Time Touring Record With $236 Million Midyear Gross

"For the first time ever, two artists each surpassed $200 million"

Matt Pinfield launches new video series at 88.5 The SoCal Sound

"Video content drives discovery and listener loyalty more than ever before"

Frank Rogers Named Chief Creative Officer at Spirit Music Group

"I look forward to making Spirit Music Group the preeminent independent music publisher in the world."

Tanner in the Morning Show Ends a Historic 22-Year Run

"I'll always be grateful for the friendships, memories, and incredible experiences along the way."

What the 2026 American Music Awards Mean for BTS, Taylor Swift and Pop Music

"Emerging artists like sombr proved that fresh voices are breaking through in a big way"

A Competitor’s Classy Send-Off: KS95 Morning Show Honors Dave Ryan’s Exit

Today is Dave Ryan's final broadcast. We reported his...

UMG and TikTok Ink New Multi-Year Licensing Deal

"We look forward to driving innovative new fan experiences, while further improving social media monetization, and protecting and amplifying human artistry.”

Falen & Colt Replace Dave Ryan on Minneapolis’s 101.3 KDWB

"To lead mornings on such an iconic station and become the first woman to hold this role is incredibly special."

Bob Bronson Retires From 105.7 WROR After Decades In Boston Radio

"I've been incredibly fortunate to spend my career doing something I truly love."

Ozzy Osbourne’s AI Avatar Will Talk To Fans Around The World

"You can ask Ozzy anything, and he will answer you in his own voice"

Graham Bunn Returns to Mornings at 96.9 The Kat

"Influence of our locally established talent across multiple dayparts allows for greater community engagement"

Country Radio Broadcasters Names 2026–2027 CRS Agenda Committee Leadership

"We have an outstanding group of professionals representing radio, streaming, artist management, labels, media, technology, and beyond."
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YouTube Altering AI Labels Approach on Content To Be More Visible on Videos

"The goal here is context at a glance. If it looks real but was made with AI, viewers will know immediately. This is purely about giving viewers the right information at the right time."

Radio Advertising Bureau Adds Sabina Widmann As Executive Vice President

"I look forward to working with RAB's members and team to help provide meaningful resources, education and support that help broadcasters navigate continued change and growth."

iHeartMedia Market President Margie Tasseff Announces Retirement

"I’ve been fortunate to grow professionally while working with outstanding colleagues and serving a community that has meant so much to me."

TEGNA Names Patrick Paolini As New CEO Amid Merger Litigation With Nexstar

"I have tremendous respect for the TEGNA brand, for the outstanding local news delivered across its 64 local television stations and hundreds of digital platforms, and for the company's dedicated employees and local journalists."

The Dangers of Americans Reading Less and Scrolling More

"Younger consumers are more likely to watch a 90-second TikTok summary of a political issue rather than read a long-form analysis from a traditional media outlet."

Top 15 Podcast Advertisers Spent $60 Million in April, Magellan AI Data Shows

Of those 15, six actually decreased their spending during the month.

Penske Media Reportedly Discussing Acquisition of Unsold Vox Media Brands

"We have always adapted and led the way, and I believe authoritative work from trusted brands and talent is more necessary than ever."

74% of Podcast Companies Reported Revenue Growth in 2025, New Data Shows

"The same pattern kept surfacing: publishers that treated video as a monetization layer, not just a discovery channel, grew revenue the fastest."

YouTube To Stream Sports, News, Documentary Emmy Awards This Month

"Partnering with YouTube at this level for the first time allows us to put these ceremonies directly into the environment where so much of today's journalism and storytelling already lives."

Vox Media Split Into 2 Companies After James Murdoch Purchase

"Each company will be better positioned to grow within a focused portfolio of complementary businesses."

Paradigm Talent Agency Expands Broadcasting Division

"Paradigm now stands as a major force in broadcast talent representation."

Radio Hall of Fame 2026 Class Includes Boomer Esiason, Bob Pittman Among Others

"Each of these inductees has performed at the highest levels for a sustained period of time to make our industry that much more impactful to listeners and advertisers as a result."

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