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Paramount Skydance Acquisition Of Warner Bros. Discovery Reportedly Approved By Justice Department

"According to reporting by Politico, the DOJ approved the deal without requiring divestitures, behavioral remedies, or concessions."

FOX Sports’ FIFA World Cup Opening Match Draws Record 6.3 Million Viewers

"Mexico's 2-0 victory over South Africa drew 6,309,000 viewers on Thursday. That total makes it the most-watched Men's Opening Match and non-USMNT FIFA World Cup Group Stage telecast in English-language U.S. history."

Big Country 104.9 Launches Yacht Big Country Weekend Format Shake-Up

"This is part of our dare to be different initiative that we hope all of radio will re-embrace,"

2026 Political Advertising to Reach Record $11.6 Billion, AdImpact Forecast Shows

The revised estimate would make the cycle the most expensive on record and represents a 4% increase compared to the 2024 presidential election.

Tony Massarotti Explains Why ‘Felger & Mazz’ Aren’t Slowing Down Dominating Boston Sports Radio

"Over time you start to recognize that not every show can be great for any number of reasons. But the drive is always there. You never go in thinking you can mail it in today. None of us look at it that way."

Fred Toucher: Stephen A. Smith US/Iran Political Takes Not Needed, Boring

"A sign of intelligence is knowing when not to weigh in."

Barrett Media’s Top 20 Major Market Sports Radio Stations of 2025

"A total of 39 brands were eligible for voting consideration in the Major Market Sports Radio Stations category."

Barrett Media’s Top 20 Major Market Sports Radio Program Directors of 2025

"A total of 32 PDs were eligible for voting consideration in the Major Market Sports Radio Program Directors category."

Barrett Media’s Top 20 Major Market Sports Radio Afternoon Shows of 2025

"A total of 34 shows were eligible for voting consideration in the Major Market Sports Radio Afternoon Shows category."

Barrett Media’s Top 20 Major Market Sports Radio Midday Shows of 2025

"A total of 42 shows were eligible for voting consideration in the Major Market Sports Radio Midday Shows category."

Barrett Media’s Top 20 Major Market Sports Radio Morning Shows of 2025

"A total of 30 shows were eligible for voting consideration in the Major Market Morning Shows category."

How Greg Hill Uses Boston’s Sports Energy To Enhance Deep Listener Ties on WEEI

"It’s always been a content business. Finally, this industry is getting smarter about it. It doesn’t matter the platform the content is consumed on. The content is always king"

Fred Toucher Critiques Pat McAfee’s Debut Song ‘Dookie’: “It’s So Boring, Not Much Fun To Make Fun Of”

"You can be a tortured millionaire, but you can’t battle the man and then work for Disney. That’s not the way it goes"

Fred Toucher: Burnout Factor Could Happen With Stephen A. Smith

"Stephen A. Smith can’t be in any way divisive on a political show and then be accepted by a mass sports audience"

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FOX Sports’ FIFA World Cup Opening Match Draws Record 6.3 Million Viewers

"Mexico's 2-0 victory over South Africa drew 6,309,000 viewers on Thursday. That total makes it the most-watched Men's Opening Match and non-USMNT FIFA World Cup Group Stage telecast in English-language U.S. history."

Big Country 104.9 Launches Yacht Big Country Weekend Format Shake-Up

"This is part of our dare to be different initiative that we hope all of radio will re-embrace,"

2026 Political Advertising to Reach Record $11.6 Billion, AdImpact Forecast Shows

The revised estimate would make the cycle the most expensive on record and represents a 4% increase compared to the 2024 presidential election.

Former MLB Broadcaster John Sanders Dies At 83

"Total respect for John, pro’s pro, good guy. Enjoyed being around him, I’d seen him most recently at Pitt games but I haven’t seen him for a couple of years. It’s just said, it’s all too soon, what a guy!"