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Maria Bartiromo Fired: Why Fox News Made the Right Call

Whatever the underlying motivation, the message to every other host and producer on the payroll is the same: sharing confidential editorial strategy with outside political figures will get you fired. No matter how close you are to the audience or the administration.

Why NBC Sports’ Return to Baseball Proves Local Broadcasters Still Matter

"NBC’s three-year multimedia agreement with Major League Baseball is off to an impressive start."

WWDD: What Would Dolly Do Radio Industry Leadership

Hundreds of stations synchronized to play “I Will Always Love You” simultaneously.

Are You Prepared For the 2026 Football Tax This Season?

"The Football Tax feels like an investment. Every year, football asks fans for a little more, and every year, fans grumble. Every year, we pay it anyway."

Steve Jones Explains Why He Bought Skyview Networks

"This is about me believing in both Skyview and the industry. And really wanting to create the greatest opportunity that I can for my employees and also my business partners."

Why Trysta Krick Is Betting Big on Women’s Sports With ‘The Daily W’

"Building something for the good of women and society, and will eventually be a key part of history. That will be the most gratifying thing that I could ever ask for."

Why Stephen Colbert’s CBS Exit Ends the Late-Night TV Political Satire Era

In addition to the partisan attacks, Colbert — like all late-night hosts — is losing his audience.

Netflix Delivers Global Average Audience of 12.4 Million for Ronda Rousey, Gina Carano Mma Return

"While not a direct head-to-head comparison, the viewership figures for Rousey/Carano main event tripled what the other all-female main event brought in boxing."

WLS-AM 890 Names Michael Garay as Operations Manager

He steps into the role vacated by Stephanie Tichenor's exit

Mark Cuban: Sports Event Ratings On Streaming Platforms Are “Irrelevant”

"It's not about ratings anymore. Ratings are irrelevant. It's now subscriptions and churn. Do you create new subscriptions? Because that's the money. Yes, they sell ads, and yes, they want to sell more, but that's not the primary source of revenue."

CBS News Launching ‘Affordability in America’ Series

"The CBS Evening News with Tony Dokoupil is in service to our viewers, and this series will help equip them with information to be able to navigate this challenging time."

Brendan Carr: Broadcasters Should Expect Tough Enforcement From FCC to Continue

"We have rules requiring that broadcasters actually identify the needs of their local community and serve it. And we’re an FCC that is going to enforce those requirements.”

Ben Shapiro Confirms Extent of Daily Wire Layoffs

"I'm personally working to find other places of employment for as many of these people as I possibly can because everybody who we let go deserves a job somewhere else. They're great folks."

Podcast Advertising Rises 28% During 2026’s First Quarter, Magellan AI Data Shows

1,318 brands bought podcast advertising during the first quarter.

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Why NBC Sports’ Return to Baseball Proves Local Broadcasters Still Matter

"NBC’s three-year multimedia agreement with Major League Baseball is off to an impressive start."

WWDD: What Would Dolly Do Radio Industry Leadership

Hundreds of stations synchronized to play “I Will Always Love You” simultaneously.

Are You Prepared For the 2026 Football Tax This Season?

"The Football Tax feels like an investment. Every year, football asks fans for a little more, and every year, fans grumble. Every year, we pay it anyway."

Why the Lindsay Clancy Case Should Be Topic A For News/Talk Radio

The story isn't simply a mother murdering her three children. That's not really compelling talk radio. The story has evolved into a national debate over mental health, criminal responsibility, pharmaceuticals, parenting, and the justice system.