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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."

Salem Media Group First Quarter Revenue Drops 8.3%

The company saw a net revenue of $58.6 million in the quarter, a drop of 8.3%. Broadcast revenue fell to $46 million, down 4.6%.

Audacy First Quarter Revenue Up 1%

While radio advertising revenue dropped 2%, digital revenue rose 10% to make up the difference.

Overall Podcast Ad Revenue Growth to Hit Double Digits in 2024, New IAB Study Says

The sector is projected to reach $2.6 billion by 2026.

Kristi Noem Situation is a Perfect Chance for News/Talk Radio Hosts to Buck Stereotypes

When a public figure deserves to be dogged, don’t hold back. Inform, entertain, and let the chips fall where they may. 

Living Life Like a Listener Prepared Jesse Kelly For Radio Stardom

“I've struggled to pay the bills. I've lived it. I worked in construction. I’ve needed time-and-a-half in order to pay my mortgage this month."

News Media Bias Has Existed Longer Than The Current Right Vs. Left Split

Social media has shaken the information landscape, but are social media and other new technology platforms to blame for the decline of trust in newspapers, TV, and radio?

CNN Adds Meena Duerson, Mike Valerio to Growing List of Correspondents

Duerson will be based in New York while Valerio will relocate to Asia later this month.

iHeartMedia Revenue Drops to Just Under $800 Million in First Quarter

While overall revenue was down, digital revenue was up 7% to $239 million. Specifically, podcast revenue was up 18% to $91 million during the quarter.

Saga Communications Sees 2.5% Revenue Drop In First Quarter

Operating losses were also up for the broadcaster, as it lost $2.4 million during the quarter.

Fox News Audio to Launch The Fox Business Rundown Podcast

Fox News Audio has announced the debut of The Fox Business Rundown Podcast which launch on Monday, May 20th. Anchors and correspondents like Taylor Riggs,...

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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.