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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."

What CNN’s Ratings Resurgence Means for Its Digital Push

CNN went all-in on digital amid a large ratings downturn. Now that things are looking up, does that change the strategy?

When Sports Get Pricy, Political Influence Shouldn’t Be a Safety Net for Networks

"At some point, networks must stop acting like victims of disruption and start behaving like competitors within it."

Ron Keel: From 80’s Hair Metal to Music Mogul and Media Empire

"all of those reinventions have been part of my personal and musical evolution"

Radio’s Missing Farm System: Why the Industry Stopped Developing Talent – and How to Fix It

"Everyone is juggling so many roles that finding time to mentor talent has become a genuine challenge."

Newsmax Reports April Increases in Viewership, Revenue, and Digital Reach

"We are continuing to build audiences and engagement across every platform and for every audience."

ESPN Extends Sports Digital, Social Winning Streak to 57 Months In March

"ESPN led every major digital category in March. Across ESPN Digital, YouTube, and social platforms, unique fan reach climbed 1% year-over-year."

KMJ Reviving Local History Series With Expanded Voices

The series originated after former GM Al Smith noticed an influx of those moving to the area and were unaware of the region's history.

YouTube Reportedly Could Be Without Any NFL Games This Season

"YouTube had been in talks with the NFL to broadcast as many as five games in 2026. However, those negotiations have since stalled."

ABC: FCC Isn’t Applying Equal Time Rule Fairly Between TV and Radio

"It has not expressed any inclination to apply a similar interpretation of the equal opportunities rule to other broadcasters, including the many voices— conservative and liberal—on broadcast radio."

iHeartMedia Names Michael Johnson Jr Sports/Talk Program Director New Haven, Hartford

"I am eager to grow all of the stations, deepen the connections with listeners and continue expanding our digital presence."

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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.