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How a Used Range Rover Made Paul Anderson Radio’s Agent

"Talent don't need to be coddled...What talent need is an honest partner."

Inside Adam Smith’s Journey From Barstool Sports to 97.5 The Fanatic

"It was a long recovery. For me and my family's sake, I wasn't even going to tip my toe in the water till I was absolutely ready to come back."

Why Catchphrases Are Not Content: A Radio Veteran’s Warning to Hosts

The catchphrase is like parsley on your plate at a fine restaurant. It adds a little specialness. The catchphrase should never be the main course.

Meet The Leaders: Rob Babin, President, Cox Media Group Radio

"The airwaves don't belong to us. They always belong to the people. Our job is to make sure that we're stewarding those airwaves in the right way. I truly believe that at CMG, but also as broadcasters, we should keep that credible and trusting to the public."
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Sports

ESPN Executive Peter McConville Departs After More Than Three Decades at the Network

"To my talented colleagues, thank you. The relationships and experiences will stay with me long after this chapter closes."

Michael Kay Defends Pat McAfee From Critics Saying He’s “Thin Skinned”

"People might not like the way he does his job, which happens to be unbelievably successful. Who in our business has had the success that this guy's had?"

SiriusXM WWE Radio Listenership Up 20% From Launch Of Re-Branded Pro Wrestling Nation 24/7

"Listening to WWE Radio has grown nearly 20% since its July launch and rebrand. While monthly active sports listeners increased 4% year over year across our connected car and streaming platforms."

Ernie Johnson Explains The Timing Of His Inside the NBA Retirement Announcement

"I actually kind of got tired of people asking me if I was going to keep doing the show."

Adi Joseph Leaving CBS Sports Digital For VP of News Role At ESPN

"I couldn’t be more excited for the new challenge, where I’ll have a much more directly integrated role in television platforms and work with the people who break so much of the sports news that exists."

ESPN Adds Five New Analysts To College Basketball Coverage This Season

"LaPhonso Ellis, Steve Lavin, Malcolm Brogdon and Jason Capel join the men’s roster. In addition, Stacey Dales joins the women’s side as a game analyst."

ESPN New York Announces Extension With St. John’s Basketball

"With coverage across 880 AM, 1050 AM and the ESPN New York app, we're making it easy for fans to follow every game while continuing to deliver the local sports programming New Yorkers expect from ESPN New York."

David Berson Announces Skydance Global Sports Group Leadership Team

"Jeff Gerttula, Craig Barry, Patty Power and Dan Weinberg anchor his new leadership team according to an internal memo Thursday."

News

Stephen A. Smith Expanding SiriusXM Political Show for 2026 Midterm Elections

Smith will host Straight Shooter with Stephen A. Smith live from SiriusXM’s Washington, D.C., studios next Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday.

MS NOW Hires Paula Reid as New Chief White House Reporter

Reid joins MS NOW after spending five years at CNN, where she departed in July.

CBS News’ Bari Weiss: Ratings Aren’t My Priority for 60 Minutes

“I could never build anything if I were focused on the precise number of people that happen to tune in to the second feature on 60 Minutes on a given Sunday.”

Clay Travis: I’ve Received the Same Death Threats as Pat McAfee

"We had security outside of my house for the 2024 election because people were sending mailed death threats to my house, saying they were going to kill me and counting down the days until they could do it."

NPR Taps Member Stations for Six-Part “Voter Voices” Midterm Video Series

Voter Voices grounds our elections reporting on the real-world issues that actually impact people’s everyday lives and brings attention back to the communities too often overlooked in campaign coverage.”

Fox News Claims Top Six Cable Programs in October Ratings

MS NOW's The Rachel Maddow Show finished seventh overall, making it the highest-rated program outside Fox News.

ABC World News Tonight Leads Broadcast Nightly Newscasts in October

Meanwhile, NBC Nightly News saw its best performance in three years during the month.

Katie Zacharia: Maria Bartiromo The Ideal Choice to Serve as Next White House Press Secretary

"I think she would be excellent at really holding the mainstream media and fake news accountable while being loyal and also kind. She also has a very kind, warm side to her, but she is tough."
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Music

SummitMedia Names Matt ‘Brodie’ Lesley Brand Manager Over Entire Knoxville Cluster

In Knoxville, he'll oversee programming for Classic Rock 93.1, 100.3 The Wolf, Star 102.1, and Hot 104.5.

106.5 The Wolf Tabs Mo & Styckman for Afternoon Drive

Nick Russo previously hosted afternoons at the Kansas City station but exited the position earlier this year.

Every Radio Listener Leaves, Make Sure They Come Back.

"A clear promise about something the listener actually cares about creates a reason to come back, whether they're still in the car or walking out of that convenience store ten minutes later. "

Long Island Radio Station WLIT.FM Launches New Mobile App

"Season 3 is the end of being Long Island's best-kept secret."

B101 Host Bill Tafrow Announces Retirement After More Than 20 Years

"I got to do everything I wanted to do in radio. There’s not one more thing left for me to do here on the B.”

Rosecrans Vic Out at Power 106: Letty Peniche Speaks on Backlash

there has been a lot of misrepresentation about my personal part in this, and I’m very, very hurt by the things that have been said on social media.

Chris Cline Departs VP of Affiliate Relations Role at Reelworld After 18 Years

"I’m incredibly grateful for the people I’ve had the opportunity to work with over the years and will always consider everyone at Reelworld my friends and family."

JAŸ-Z Officially Taking Center Stage at NFL’s Super Bowl LXI Halftime Show

“Thirty years of music, work, and culture on the world’s biggest stage. This run continues to be a dream come true.” 

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Business

SiriusXM Reports Less Than 1% Revenue Decline During 2026’s 3rd Quarter

“Our third-quarter performance reflects the progress we’re making in building a stronger, more durable SiriusXM."

Triton Digital Launches AI-Powered Audio Advertising Software

"We're not removing the publisher from the decision; we're removing the friction around it."

Hollywood 360 Brings Golden Age of Radio to Salem Radio Network

Salem Radio Network is bringing Hollywood 360 to stations nationwide.

Netflix Hires Former Apple Executive Steve Wilson To Oversee Podcast Wing

"Wilson previously managed partner relations at Apple Podcasts."

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