Latin Hits 104.5 Picks Up ‘Tino Cochino Radio’ For Mornings

The show will take over for the incumbent “Enrique Santos Show.”

‘Nights Live with Vicki’ Ochoa Comes To 99.5 The Wolf Dallas

Vicki Ochoa has joined Texas Country 99.5 The Wolf in Dallas for an evening show branded as “Nights Live with Vicki Ochoa.”

Erick Erickson Launches News Focused Podcast

The program will be available in podcast form on all major platforms. It will also be distributed in video versions on YouTube and Spotify.

Clint Dempsey Joins Men in Blazers Media Network

"...it’s a platform where you can just kind of keep it real and shoot people straight, and hopefully people tune in and watch it."

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Hits On The Horizon: Miley Cyrus, Brett Young And Joe Leone

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Fred Toucher: SiriusXM Hiring Stephen A. Smith is ‘First Right Thing That Company’s Done in a Very Long Time’

"Live, live, live! It’s your advantage over podcasts. Put it on live."

WTIC 1080 Midday Host Tom Shattuck Exits

"It was an honor to be the custodian of a few hours on the great station."

CNN Correspondent Nick Valencia Exits After Nearly 20 Years

"I'm grateful to have been a role model for what was possible at CNN."

Jacinda Ortiz Joining NBPA as Vice President of Communications

"I’m thrilled to join the NBPA leadership team and leverage my experience to elevate the voices and influence of the players."

What Did SiriusXM Do Wrong With Michelle Beadle?

"What happens to you in business is not what matters—how you react does matter."

How Q104.3 New York PD Eric Wellman Stiches Together Three Different Markets

“We have to stitch together what is really three different markets - Jersey, the five boroughs and Long Island (plus upstate and SE Connecticut) into one cohesive brand. It's a lot of ground to cover!”

Ratings Roundup: NBC Nightly News Nearly Catches ABC World News Tonight in Key Demo During Lester Holt’s Final Week

For the week that encompassed Memorial Day, each of the three major network newscasts was down compared to the previous week.

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What Country Radio Can Learn From WrestleMania

Last month, WrestleMania and WWE fans invaded Las Vegas. It was impossible to miss that the WWE was in town.

News/Talk Radio Coverage of the Elon Musk vs. Donald Trump Feud Exposes the Format’s Major Flaw

This is the juiciest red meat imaginable dangling off the entertainment bone for news/talk radio hosts. And many didn't jump on it like they were starving.

How Should RockTernative Radio Be Covering Diddy?

Most RockTernative brands won’t be broadcasting the Diddy verdict, but the question is how the formats should cover the trial, if at all.

Tips To Harness The Audio Power Of Radio Advertising

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Radio & Podcasts

Latin Hits 104.5 Picks Up ‘Tino Cochino Radio’ For Mornings

The show will take over for the incumbent “Enrique Santos Show.”

‘Nights Live with Vicki’ Ochoa Comes To 99.5 The Wolf Dallas

Vicki Ochoa has joined Texas Country 99.5 The Wolf in Dallas for an evening show branded as “Nights Live with Vicki Ochoa.”

Erick Erickson Launches News Focused Podcast

The program will be available in podcast form on all major platforms. It will also be distributed in video versions on YouTube and Spotify.

Clint Dempsey Joins Men in Blazers Media Network

"...it’s a platform where you can just kind of keep it real and shoot people straight, and hopefully people tune in and watch it."

Hits On The Horizon: Miley Cyrus, Brett Young And Joe Leone

Hey music fans, welcome to this week's suggested ear...

WTIC 1080 Midday Host Tom Shattuck Exits

"It was an honor to be the custodian of a few hours on the great station."

Outkick Founder Clay Travis Blasts WNBA for Denying Credentials to Atlanta Dream Games

"No other ‘media’ outlet in America covering the WNBA is willing to ask her about it."

Jesse James To Join Country 103.3 WKDF Nashville

James will succeed “Big D & Bubba,” who shifted to WSM-FM.

Mark Levin: Tucker Carlson Becoming ‘Increasingly Unhinged and Pathetic’

"Our nation's enemies love him, as do certain vile and weird conspiracy theorists he promotes."

SiriusXM Parts Ways With Michelle Beadle, Cody Decker

"You don’t usually get such love on your way out. Security usually walks ya to the door. You guys rule. Six hours of how you felt. And you all were heard."

Thunder 102 Comes To The Pennsylvania Poconos

In addition to the Country music format, the station will feature local news, weather, and emergency information.

Television & Streaming

CNN Correspondent Nick Valencia Exits After Nearly 20 Years

"I'm grateful to have been a role model for what was possible at CNN."

Jacinda Ortiz Joining NBPA as Vice President of Communications

"I’m thrilled to join the NBPA leadership team and leverage my experience to elevate the voices and influence of the players."

ESPN’s First Take, GetUp and UnSportsmanLike Change New York City Studios

"The space has the energy to match the bold conversations and big personalities our fans love."

Adam Silver: “Unusual” the Level of Discussion About NBA TV Ratings

"It seems a little unusual how much discussion there is around ratings in this league."

Ratings Roundup: NBC Nightly News Nearly Catches ABC World News Tonight in Key Demo During Lester Holt’s Final Week

For the week that encompassed Memorial Day, each of the three major network newscasts was down compared to the previous week.

News Media Reacts to Elon Musk Claiming Donald Trump is Featured in the Epstein Files

Some news media members argued that the comments from Musk were false and intentionally inflammatory, while others were astounded that the billionaire took the feud to that level at all.

Warner Bros. Discovery Begins Round of Layoffs at Cable Properties

Job cuts at Warner Bros. Discovery come on the heels of speculation that the company could potentially look to spin its cable assets off into a separate company.

‘Golic & Golic’ to Premiere on Monday Across FanDuel Sports Network

"The guest lineup for the first week of the program will lead off with Notre Dame head football coach Marcus Freeman."

Foul Territory Network Inks Distribution Partnership with NESN, SportsNet Pittsburgh

"We are thrilled to bring more of our shows to a wider audience across linear TV and FAST."

ESPN Releases Teaser Video For New Direct-To-Consumer Platform

"As we gear up for this next era with our direct-to-consumer offering this fall, we can’t wait to deliver even more unforgettable moments."

SportsCenter Anchor Jay Harris Announces He Has Prostate Cancer

“I’ll be away from SportsCenter for about a month to recover, and then I’m coming back better than ever.”

CHSN, Comcast Cable Nearing Carriage Agreement: Report

"due to the upcoming rights agreement with the NBA and NBCUniversal, Comcast subscribers could soon have the option to purchase broadcasts on the “ultimate tier” package."
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Business

RCA Records SVP/Promotion Lori Giamela Exits

After 12 years, Lori Giamela is exiting RCA Records, where she has served as SVP/Promotion. Today is her last day.

Connoisseur Media Elevates Kristin Okesson, David Bevins to New Roles After Alpha Media Purchase

“These leadership changes reflect our confidence in our team and our vision for Connoisseur’s future.”

Howard Deneroff Named Director of Hall of Excellence at Fontainebleau Las Vegas

"Deneroff, who joined Fontainebleau Las Vegas in April 2025, will lead all facets of the museum’s operations, including strategic planning, staff leadership, curation, and event execution."

FCC Reverses Course And Reinstates Texas Thunder Licenses

Earlier this week, the commission announced that they were pulling the licenses for nonpayment of $14,222.60 over fiscal years 2017 to 2024.

Big Machine To Celebrate 20 Years With Nashville Concert

“This year’s event has even more meaning as we celebrate 20 years of Big Machine." - Scott Borchetta

Riser House Entertainment Adds Three To Nashville Team

Alex Heimerman, Haley Irvine and Eliza Charette join in streaming, product management and label relations.

NPR CEO Katherine Maher: Attacks From Donald Trump Are ‘Viewpoint Discrimination’

"The action of withdrawing federal funding is retaliatory, and so this is a First Amendment issue.”

iHeartMedia Names Bobby Tatum South Carolina-Georgia Area President

Bobby Tatum has been named Area President for iHeartMedia’s newly created South Carolina-Georgia Area. He will report to Division President Shosh Abromovich.

FCC Pulls The License From Two Texas Stations

Texas Thunder Radio KYKM in Yoakum and KTXM in Hallettsville are alleged to have not paid fees of $14,222.60 over the fiscal years 2017 to 2024.

Lauren ‘LT’ Thomas Joins Big Loud Records As SVP/Promotion

Thomas was formerly SVP/Promotion for Sony Music Nashville until the company layoffs last February.

Bob Pittman: iHeartMedia Will Use AI to Save $150 Million in 2025

"Much of how we use AI is in mining data to better understand our audience, the consumer."

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