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Cumulus Media Begins Another Round of Layoffs Following Bankruptcy Restructuring

"The reductions follow the company's emergence from Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in October."

Sarah Clark Announces Upcoming Retirement After 30 Years

"After 30 years of getting up at an ungodly hour, in the middle of the night basically, I have decided that early next year I am going to step away from the morning show."

Larry Kane Retires From Broadcasting After 69 Years Of Service

"It’s been just the greatest experience, but I’m happy that I’m stopping it now."

ESPN Announces Broadcast Teams for 2026 Players Era Men’s Championships

"ESPN became the event’s exclusive home in May through a multi-year deal, replacing TNT Sports."

Chris Carlin To Host Afternoons with Ike Reese on WIP

"The Continent" is heading to Philadelphia! Longtime New York sports radio and television veteran Chris Carlin has signed on to become the new afternoon host...

Entercom Expands Into Charlotte; Purchases The Fan

Entercom Communications has struck a deal with the Beasley Broadcast Group to purchase two FM and two AM stations in Charlotte for $24 million dollars...

Jon Marks Is Leaving 97.5 The Fanatic

According to Crossing Broad, longtime host and producer Jon Marks will be leaving 97.5 The Fanatic in Philadelphia. Marks' contract is set to expire...

97.5 The Fanatic Suspends Three Over Caller Scandal

Three employees at 97.5 The Fanatic in Philadelphia have been suspended for their roles in a fake caller scandal. The story which was first...

How a Brand With Promise Missed The Mark In Detroit

The competitor in all of us wants to believe that by working harder and smarter than our competition we'll gain an edge and ultimately...

97.5 The Fanatic Leads The Way In April

The April ratings book is out, and for 97.5 The Fanatic it was an exceptional one. The Philadelphia sports radio station came in second...

Welcome To The 2016 Sports Radio Draft

Welcome to the second annual sports radio draft. I created this project last year to introduce sports radio fans, and industry people to some of...

The Fanatic and WIP Continue To Battle In Philadelphia

The March ratings are in for Philadelphia, and once again we have a tight race. Both WIP and 97.5 The Fanatic were strong, and they both...

A Fierce Battle Continues Between WIP and The Fanatic

The month of January was very kind to Philadelphia sports radio. The termination of Chip Kelly, combined with the NFL Playoffs, led to increased...

America’s Top 20 Local Sports Radio Stations of 2015 Are…

Last night, the world watched as the Denver Broncos defeated the Carolina Panthers in Super Bowl 50 to become world champions. It was a...

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Sarah Clark Announces Upcoming Retirement After 30 Years

"After 30 years of getting up at an ungodly hour, in the middle of the night basically, I have decided that early next year I am going to step away from the morning show."

Larry Kane Retires From Broadcasting After 69 Years Of Service

"It’s been just the greatest experience, but I’m happy that I’m stopping it now."

ESPN Announces Broadcast Teams for 2026 Players Era Men’s Championships

"ESPN became the event’s exclusive home in May through a multi-year deal, replacing TNT Sports."

Pardon My Take’s Dan “Big Cat” Katz Reflects On Illinois Broadcasters Association Hall of Fame Induction

"We were very honored. Pretty cool. I didn't even know this existed."