The New 96.5 Philadelphia Is Shuffling Its On-Air Lineup
Current morning man Michael Bennett will shift from mornings to afternoons. He had been hosting mornings for the past four years and has been with the station for twelve years.
Red Apple Audio Networks Launches Moore Money with Steve Moore Into National Syndication
“His unique insider’s perspective on how government policies and the economy are intertwined are valuable insights for radio listeners."
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Cable news networks are providing significantly more coverage of the event than their network counterparts.
Shams Charania: Adrian Wojnarowski ‘Was a Great Mentor to Me’
"He made me better, but I will say every single day, I’m just focused on what I can control in my job."
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The New 96.5 Philadelphia Is Shuffling Its On-Air Lineup
Current morning man Michael Bennett will shift from mornings to afternoons. He had been hosting mornings for the past four years and has been with the station for twelve years.
Red Apple Audio Networks Launches Moore Money with Steve Moore Into National Syndication
“His unique insider’s perspective on how government policies and the economy are intertwined are valuable insights for radio listeners."
John Skipper: TNT Sports, Versant Consolidation Could Be Good for Consumers
"Since now you have too many companies that people want, if they get all the sports they want, if you had less companies, you probably could be good for a consumer."
Race Taylor, John Foxx, Jesse Addy Change Timeslots At WCBS-FM New York
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How Networks Like ABC News, CBS News, Fox News, and NBC News Plan to Cover Donald Trump’s Military Parade
Cable news networks are providing significantly more coverage of the event than their network counterparts.
Shams Charania: Adrian Wojnarowski ‘Was a Great Mentor to Me’
"He made me better, but I will say every single day, I’m just focused on what I can control in my job."
WNBA, E.W. Scripps Company Reach New Media Rights Deal
"This new multi-year agreement reflects the growing excitement surrounding the league and the rising demand for WNBA games."
MASN+ DTC Streaming Options Expanded to Include MLB.TV
The network continues to be available through cable and satellite television providers as well.
Stanley Cup Final Viewership “Modest” in Florida Panthers Home Market
"The defending Cup champions are only pulling, for the first three games on TNT Sports, a 3.2, 3.0, and a 3.2 share in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale market."
Pat McAfee Calls Out Another Member of ESPN Following Report of Adam Schefter Ban
"There’s somebody in ESPN, and we know who it is. He knows we know who it is. He knows, you know, we all know. Everybody knows who it is. Listen up, you little rat. This is the future"
Tucker Carlson Buys Out Previous Investors of Digital Startup
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Draper Media Aquires Stations From Forever Media
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"This next phase will create the conditions for both companies to grow with greater clarity, agility, and long-term strength."
RCA Records SVP/Promotion Lori Giamela Exits
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