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iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina 2026 Returns to Miami in October

"Latin music's cultural momentum continues to grow — and iHeart knows it."

Radio One Reshapes Dallas R&B With KRNB Move

"How audiences respond to the new lineup will ultimately define the move's success."

Chris Palmer Named Triple Tigers VP of National Promotion

"He brings the experience and creative juices, but most of all, the passion and fun we all love about this job."

94.3 The Dude Hires New Morning Host Robb Reel

"Reel brings market experience and personal connection to the region."

Mike Valenti: The Difference Between Me and Others is ‘I Watch The Games’

Valenti believes he's more trustworthy than others on the topic due to his dedication to taking in as much of the sport as possible.

97.1 The Fan Strikes Contract Extension with Columbus Blue Jackets

“We are very pleased to extend the partnerships with 97.1 The Fan, a consistent ratings leader that has been recognized as one of the top sports radio stations in the country."

Matt Fishman Named PD and Ops Manager of 97.1 The Fan

“Matt’s love of sports radio and his track record of building strong teams, made him the right choice to lead our very talented group of broadcasters, content creators, and flagship partners.”

Pat McAfee: Bobby Carpenter ‘is 1 of 1’

"Imagine if we didn't have that in our life."

Standard General Walks Away From Deal to Buy Tegna, 97.1 The Fan

"Standard General now has to pay a $136 million termination fee."

Bobby Carpenter on Big Ten NBC Deal: ‘Malfeasance Doesn’t Even do it Justice’

"Why they're losing money is because they basically sold the Big Ten Championship Game twice - sold to Fox and they sold it to NBC." 

Mike Ricordati Signs Contract Extension at 97.1 The Fan

"Every time I told myself I was finished, I couldn’t shake this sense of abandonment. With Todd leaving, I couldn’t walk out the door too.”

Sports Radio’s Winter Book Ratings Recap (Mid Markets)

The winter ratings book has come to a close. This is one of the most divisive books of the year. Some programmers put less...

Meet the Market Managers: Todd Markiewicz, Tegna Inc. Columbus

"I love this industry. It's all I've ever done my entire career and I've done it at a variety of places around the country. It's been very good to me and my family, and I love it. I'm passionate about radio."

Barrett Sports Media’s Top 20 Mid Market Sports Radio Stations of 2022

"A total of 63 sports stations were eligible for voting consideration in the Mid Market Sports Radio Stations category."

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Radio One Reshapes Dallas R&B With KRNB Move

"How audiences respond to the new lineup will ultimately define the move's success."

Chris Palmer Named Triple Tigers VP of National Promotion

"He brings the experience and creative juices, but most of all, the passion and fun we all love about this job."

94.3 The Dude Hires New Morning Host Robb Reel

"Reel brings market experience and personal connection to the region."

Worldwide News Network Strikes First International Deal

"This is the first step in building an international network of partners who value trusted, high-quality radio journalism.”