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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."

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:...

Versant Reports 1% Revenue Decline During 2026’s First Quarter

“Our first quarter as an independent company marks an important milestone for Versant and reflects a solid start to the year."

97.5 The Fanatic Host Kevin Cooney Exits As Evening Programming Cut

"As far as the next chapter: I don't have anything set up yet."

Riser House Bolsters Leadership With Allen Hire and Three Promotions

"Leadership stability is everything for an independent label competing at this level."

Sports Teams Are Making the Same AI Mistake Newspapers Made With the Internet

"The sports franchises making public pledges against AI creative tools are not protecting their authenticity. They're protecting a comfort zone that has an expiration date."

The Hollywood Reporter’s New York Power List Leaves Radio Voices Fuming

"Any New York list -- you want to put most recognizable? I belong there. You want to put most famous? I belong there. Biggest jerk? I'll be fair and honest, I belong there. Put me on that list, too. I don't care. But to omit me from any list dealing with New York? That's nonsense."

Mike Vrabel, Dianna Russini and the Ugly Truth About Social Media in 2026

"Many will disagree and say that Vrabel and Russini deserve every bit of the insults they are getting."

Country Radio’s Super Bowl: How to Actually Win the Summer Concert Season

"These aren't just concerts; they are massive cultural moments for our audience."

Revenue, Relationships, and Survival: The Paul Castronovo Story

"Dan Le Batard told me at dinner recently, 'Dude, you're the last radio survivor. Ride it out,'"

Why Your Morning Show Sounds Like Everyone Else’s

"When I heard three different shows in different parts of the country doing the same phone topic, I screamed. It's the damn morning show prep service."

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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.