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Coleman Insights and Greater Public Launch Public Radio Underwriting Study

"Stations need practical, research-backed strategies to strengthen revenue performance"

Stephen A. Smith on Potential TV News Future: ‘If the Right Offer Comes Along, I’d Do It’

"Do I think I could do a new show? You damn right I can. With ease, I might add. It ain't hard, not for me."

2026 Barrett Media Audio Summit Presented by Point to Point Marketing Day 1 Recap

Barrett Media President Jason Barrett opened the show by welcoming attendees to SVA Theater in New York.

Q102’s Mollie Watson Departs Hubbard’s WKRQ Cincinnati

"What started as a dream internship became one of the greatest chapters of my life,"

Amy Jacobson Returns to AM 560 The Answer Alongside Jeanne Ives for New Midday Show

Amy Jacobson worked as the morning co-host alongside Dan Proft on The Morning Answer for the station. However, she exited last year as part of budget cuts.

AM 560 The Answer Inks Dan Proft to Multi-Year Extension

"I want to thank AM 560's management, along with our loyal, intelligent listeners and our accomplished and thoughtful guests, for their ongoing support.”

AM 560 The Answer Host Dan Proft Addresses Exit of Amy Jacobson: ‘It’s a Business Decision and a Difficult One’

"It's been a long-running personal and professional relationship. And those are not some things that you discard very lightly. And I certainly won't."

AM 560 The Answer Morning Host Amy Jacobson Exits

Jacobson originally joined the station in 2010 and has most recently been teamed with Dan Proft in morning drive from 5-9 AM.

AM 560 The Answer Morning Hosts Dan Proft, Amy Jacobson Receiving Pushback For Comments on Son of Tim Walz

Dan Proft has been removed from the Board of Directors of Envision Unlimited, which serves as an advocacy group for the disabled.

How WBBM, WGN Radio, WLS-AM 890, and AM 560 The Answer Each Spent More Than a Year Preparing for the 2024 Democratic National Convention

"The extensive planning and logistics necessary requires a team effort that really cannot be left to the last minute."

AM 560 The Answer Host Resigns After ‘Racist Rhetoric’ Rant From Colleague

“I cannot in good conscience continue hosting my radio show, sharing a microphone and a studio with an individual that’s so full of anger – and can say such terrible things."

AM 560 The Answer’s Dan Proft Refutes Claim He Broke Illinois Campaign Finance Laws

Proft has responded by filing a new campaign finance report, claiming the initial filing had a typo.

AM 560 The Answer’s Dan Proft Accused of Breaking Illinois Campaign Finance Laws

"Mr. Proft appears to have again completely disregarded the (law).”

Mike Scott Will Lead AM 560 The Answer’s News Department

According to Roger Feder, the Salem Media-owned company said it was restructuring its news and traffic operations after its original agreement with Total Traffic expired.

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Stephen A. Smith on Potential TV News Future: ‘If the Right Offer Comes Along, I’d Do It’

"Do I think I could do a new show? You damn right I can. With ease, I might add. It ain't hard, not for me."

2026 Barrett Media Audio Summit Presented by Point to Point Marketing Day 1 Recap

Barrett Media President Jason Barrett opened the show by welcoming attendees to SVA Theater in New York.

Q102’s Mollie Watson Departs Hubbard’s WKRQ Cincinnati

"What started as a dream internship became one of the greatest chapters of my life,"

Audacy CEO Kelli Turner on Potential Future Sales: ‘Everything Has a Price’

"I think it's hard for anyone that's a business person not to be open for business for the right situation."