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Jim Nantz on Recent Conversations With Tony Romo: “He’s a Great Friend, Always Will Be”

"The contents of what we talked about, I’m just going to leave that private, and I think that’s the only way and the appropriate way for me to look at it."

Podcast Advertising Spending Jumps 23% in Q2, Magellan AI Finds

Insurance spending jumped 60% quarter-over-quarter, making it the fastest-growing industry tracked by Magellan AI.

Skip Mahaffey Exits Pillar Media Creative Director Role

"Mahaffey's departure triggers major format shifts"

Audacy Splits WLYF Midday Slot After Garton Departure

"Audacy is leveraging existing talent to manage talent departures—a cost-conscious strategy that signals confidence in internal development."

Fred Toucher: ‘I’m Not Surprised and I’m Very Happy’ Rich Shertenlieb Was Let Go by iHeartMedia

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Rich Shertenlieb, John Mamola Amongst iHeartMedia Sports Layoffs

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Tale of Two Boston Sports Media Personalities: Tony Massarotti and Dan Shaughnessy

"One is beautifully beloved while the other is dastardly detested."

Tony Massarotti of 98.5 The Sports Hub Apologizes for Using Anti-Asian Slur

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98.5 The Sports Hub Host Tony Massarotti Under Fire For Using Racial Slur On-Air

It is not the first time that Massarotti has been under the microscope for racially charged comments.

Radio Station Talent Not Tied to Revenue or Content Development Can No Longer Be Surprised by Getting Let Go

To borrow a line from the great Billy Joel, "I got a call from an old friend, we used to be real close..." This...

Ryan Johnston: Boston Bruins Radio Play-by-Play Position is “The Dream Job”

Beasley Media Group and the Boston Bruins recently announced Ryan Johnston as the team's new radio play-by-play voice which airs on 98.5 The Sports...

Ryan Johnston Named Boston Bruins Play-by-Play Announcer on 98.5 The Sports Hub

Beasley Media Group has announced Ryan Johnston as the new radio play-by-play voice of the Boston Bruins broadcasts on 98.5 The Sports Hub. Johnston...

‘Toucher and Hardy’ Names ‘Adam 12’ Chapman Executive Producer, Dan O’Brien and Mike Lockhart Out

98.5 The Sports Hub in Boston has made more big changes in morning drive. This time the moves are behind the scenes and have...

Mike Felger: ‘I Feel Horrible’ About Andy Gresh and Christian Fauria Losing Their Jobs at WEEI

The sports radio battle in Boston took a turn this week when Audacy's WEEI made significant changes in its weekday lineup to find a...

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Podcast Advertising Spending Jumps 23% in Q2, Magellan AI Finds

Insurance spending jumped 60% quarter-over-quarter, making it the fastest-growing industry tracked by Magellan AI.

Skip Mahaffey Exits Pillar Media Creative Director Role

"Mahaffey's departure triggers major format shifts"

Audacy Splits WLYF Midday Slot After Garton Departure

"Audacy is leveraging existing talent to manage talent departures—a cost-conscious strategy that signals confidence in internal development."

FCC Petition Could Transform Broadcasting onto Your Phone

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