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Karl Ravech: “Surreal” To Be Reading About Being Laid Off By ESPN

"I certainly have literally no ill will to a company that's provided me with a life that has that has exceeded any expectation I had coming out of Needham High School or Ithaca College."

Cumulus Media Reports 9.7% Revenue Decline During 2026’s 2nd Quarter

"With our plan of reorganization confirmed by the court and the FCC approval process well underway, we are positioned to emerge from Chapter 11 with a stronger balance sheet to capitalize on future market opportunities."

NFL Reportedly Extending Team-Access Restrictions To ESPN’s Troy Aikman

"It is up to the coaches and clubs what they share with him. If they share information they shouldn’t, then that’s on them. The same parameters that pertained to Tom last season will continue this year and also will apply to Troy [Aikman]."

Bart Scott on Not Being Renewed by ESPN: “It’s My Job To Make Them Regret It”

"I was going in to my radio show, and they called and were like wish we can do it in person. I'm like, no you don't, motherfu**er."

2026 Midterm Political Advertising Outpacing 2022 By 47% as California Governor Race Balloons

Tom Steyer has spent the considerable bulk of the political advertising.

The Podcast Definition Project Is an Exercise the Industry Needs — But Can’t Win

Podcasting grew up outside the system — no FCC license required, no Nielsen ratings to chase, no program director standing between a creator and their audience. That renegade spirit isn't just lore. It's baked into the DNA of the format.

Top 15 Podcast Advertisers Spent $60 Million in April, Magellan AI Data Shows

Of those 15, six actually decreased their spending during the month.

YouTube Announces Custom Sponsorships, Creator-Led Shows at 2026 Upfront

YouTube's Brandcast 2026, its branding for its advertiser upfront, took place on Wednesday night. There were two key announcements at the event. What We Know:...

Magellan AI, Signal Hill Insights Partner for Podcast Advertising Measurement

"This delivers a more accurate view on how podcast campaigns influence both perception and action.”

Is AI Advertising About to Disrupt Local Media Revenue Streams?

Let's be honest: the money being poured into AI infrastructure is staggering. You'd have to be naive to assume that ad dollars won't follow the eyeballs.

2026 Midterm Political Advertising Outpacing 2022, New AdImpact Data Shows

California is primed to exceed the previous record of the most expensive governor's race on record.

72% of Local Advertising Now Spent on Digital, New Borrell Data Shows

"Digital has matured. The easy growth is over. From here on, success won’t be defined by participation, but by who can steal share from competitors."

82% of Advertising Agencies Now Buying Programmatic Audio Ads, Cumulus/Westwood One Data Shows

A series of Advertiser Perception studies commissioned by Cumulus and Westwood One shows a near 2x increase in programmatic audio advertising usage compared to 2022.

Is AI Really the Fix for the Overload of Streaming Ads?

I'm not suggesting that streaming advertising doesn't work, just that overdoing it — which costs money — is wasteful.

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Cumulus Media Reports 9.7% Revenue Decline During 2026’s 2nd Quarter

"With our plan of reorganization confirmed by the court and the FCC approval process well underway, we are positioned to emerge from Chapter 11 with a stronger balance sheet to capitalize on future market opportunities."

NFL Reportedly Extending Team-Access Restrictions To ESPN’s Troy Aikman

"It is up to the coaches and clubs what they share with him. If they share information they shouldn’t, then that’s on them. The same parameters that pertained to Tom last season will continue this year and also will apply to Troy [Aikman]."

Bart Scott on Not Being Renewed by ESPN: “It’s My Job To Make Them Regret It”

"I was going in to my radio show, and they called and were like wish we can do it in person. I'm like, no you don't, motherfu**er."

ESPN’s Troy Aikman: Every Broadcaster Has A Conflict On Interest

"I have friendships every week that I call a game. Whether it's a head coach, an offensive coordinator, or a player. So, I would argue that every broadcaster has a conflict when they're calling a game."