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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."

America’s Top 20 Local Sports Program Directors of 2015 Are…

The past four days we've focused on the talent, and for good reason, they are after all the reason listeners tune in each day....

America’s Top 20 Local Sports Morning Shows of 2015 Are…

It's time to reveal America's Top 20 local sports morning shows for 2015. Before you race ahead though to see who made the list, let...

Sports Radio Ratings From Around The Country

The December ratings are in for a number of cities and that means the Fall Book has now come to an end. Rather than doing...

WIP and The Fanatic In Tight Ratings Battle

In the bitter ratings battle between Sportsradio 94.1 WIP’s Josh Innes and 97.5 The Fanatic’s Mike Missanelli, the new fight appears to be over...

Shaping The Sound of a Great Sports Radio Station

I've written a few times over the past year about the importance of quality imaging and production for sports radio stations, and it's a...

Why Total Reach Matters More Than Ratings!

One of the real benefits of being removed from the inside of a radio station, is that you can analyze things about the industry...

Josh Innes – Sports Radio 94 WIP

If you've ever listened to Josh Innes on the radio, chances are you have a strong opinion about him. He's forceful with his opinions,...

Is National Programming a Difference Maker?

One topic that has been interesting to watch unfold over the past year has been the shift of local radio operators to take back...

Personality Profile: Rob Ellis

In the city of brotherly love, sports and passion go hand in hand. Having worked a short time there back in 2006, I learned how...

Growing Sports Radio’s Bottom Line!

For the past 19 years I've made my living in the radio industry. Most of that time has been spent in the sports talk radio...

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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."