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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."

Lenny Green’s Quiet Storm Finds New Home At Compass Media Networks

"I'm excited to begin this new chapter with Compass Media Networks as we continue growing the brand."

Anderson Cooper Bids Farewell to 60 Minutes After More Than 20 Years

"Things can always evolve and change, and I think that's awesome — things should evolve and change. But I hope the core of what 60 Minutes is always remains."

Andon Labs Experiment Reveals AI Agents Aren’t Ready for Radio

These models couldn't reliably generate revenue, secure sponsors, or maintain consistent programming.

Takeaways From The Newsletter Conference and Why the Radio Industry Should’ve Been There

"There's tons of opportunity out there but sometimes you have to enter new rooms to find out."

Dan Bernstein Opens up About His Second Act in the Second City With 312 Sports

"Being a part of 312 Sports has really helped me get back a genuine love for sports that had eroded over time."

Music Radio Reacts: First Listen Impressions on Drake’s Triple Album Drop

"The responses ranged from impressed to underwhelmed, with most landing somewhere in between."

Inside the Cumulus-Nielsen Oral Arguments at the U.S. Appeals Court

To paraphrase another slogan, "They argue, you decide."

New Rolling Stones Music and Classic Rock’s Missed Opportunity

"Classic Rock radio's response to these releases was the equivalent of a big yawn."

The World Cup Is a Marketing Goldmine Sports Radio Cannot Ignore

"The stations that succeed won’t necessarily be the ones with the deepest soccer knowledge. They’ll be the ones that recognize the scale of the moment and strategically find a way to insert themselves into it."

Jared James Nichols: Rock’s Next Great Guitar Hero

"Gibson...announced me as a brand ambassador alongside Slash, Dave Mustaine, Jerry Cantrell, Lzzy Hale. It's crazy."

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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.