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Longtime Media Industry Executive Bill Freund Passes Away

Freund worked as a senior executive at Katz Media, Triton Digital, and Westwood One, among other entrepreneurial ventures.

MSNBC Names Scott Matthews as Senior Vice President of Newsgathering

Matthews will be tasked with hiring more than 100 news producers, correspondents, and photographers.

Local Advertising Revenue to Top $170 Billion in 2025, New BIA Advisory Services Data Shows

Digital media is being tabbed as the largest driver of the increase.

More Than 36 Million Watch President Donald Trump Address Joint Session of Congress

The 36 million viewers is up 13% compared to the State of the Union address last year delivered by President Joe Biden.

NBC News Names Tom Llamas to Succeed Lester Holt as ‘NBC Nightly News’ Anchor

“Tom has the winning combination of journalistic excellence, passionate storytelling and unyielding integrity—all characteristics that have long been trademarks of NBC Nightly News.”

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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."