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Troy Aikman’s Free Agency Should Push NFL Networks to Stop Overpaying Old Names

"I'm not proposing we escort Aikman or Collinsworth out with a gold watch and complimentary headset. I'm asking for competition, opportunity and imagination."

Why Podcasting Looks More Like Radio Than Ever in 2026

Putting out a consistent product on a daily, or at least weekly, basis is hard. It’s not digging ditches, but it’s also not what many celebrities expected when they cracked a mic for the first time to record their inaugural podcast episode.

Why 98 Rock’s Abe Kanan Believes in Live Radio

For a long time, having a one-person morning show...

How ESPN’s College Football Live Is Quietly Becoming One of Its Best Shows

"College Football Live might not have the profile of College GameDay, NFL Live or NBA Today, but it is among ESPN’s best-produced and best-directed programs."

Joe Rogan, Ben Shapiro, The Daily Earn Top 10 Finishes in Podtrac Podcast of the Year Rankings

Overall, six news podcasts ranked in the top 10 of the Podtrac end of year rankings.

The Watch: ‘Finnerty’ with Newsmax Host Rob Finnerty

In recent weeks, Finnerty has bested competition from CNN in the ratings, despite only being in the timeslot for less than two months. So does the product match the hype? Let's find out.

Sean McLaughlin, VP of News for Graham Media Group, Worries About the Value of Vetted, Real Information

"Misinformation is a big, big problem. Multiple versions of reality exist in our space right now, which is not healthy or good or sustainable.”

SiriusXM CEO Jennifer Witz: Podcasting ‘Provides the Best Opportunity For Us to Monetize Through Advertising’

"We can look to pursue a slightly broader set of audiences, because we’re selling to advertisers across audiences and they want to make sure they have younger audiences as well.”

KNX News 97.1 FM Shares Behind The Scenes Footage of New Studios

The studio makeover took more than one year to complete.

610 WIOD Names Ryan Gorman and Dana McKay as Morning Hosts, Expands The Manny Munoz Show

“Ryan, Dana, and Manny all bring a passion for news, information, and the South Florida lifestyle. We are excited to have them continue WIOD’s tradition of delivering top-notch spoken-word content.”

Nielsen’s Gracenote Unit Makes Sports Easier to Find on TV

Gracenote, the content data subsidiary of Nielsen, said it launched Gracenote on Sports, a new product designed for streaming services and linear channels to...

Purchase of Alex Jones-Founded InfoWars by The Onion Invalidated By Federal Judge

"We are deeply disappointed in today's decision, but The Onion will continue to seek a resolution that helps the Sandy Hook families receive a positive outcome for the horror they endured."

News/Talk Radio Has a ‘Boy Who Cried Wolf’ Problem

Say what you mean. Mean what you say. If you don't do that, you're failing your audience.

Why Gordon Borrell Believes 2024 Was an On-Ramp for Local Advertisers Heading Into 2025

"I think 2024 was a big setup for what may be a banner year for advertising, at least on the local side and I'm sure the national as well."

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Why Podcasting Looks More Like Radio Than Ever in 2026

Putting out a consistent product on a daily, or at least weekly, basis is hard. It’s not digging ditches, but it’s also not what many celebrities expected when they cracked a mic for the first time to record their inaugural podcast episode.

Why 98 Rock’s Abe Kanan Believes in Live Radio

For a long time, having a one-person morning show...

How ESPN’s College Football Live Is Quietly Becoming One of Its Best Shows

"College Football Live might not have the profile of College GameDay, NFL Live or NBA Today, but it is among ESPN’s best-produced and best-directed programs."

The Listener Lens: Why Radio Must Put the Audience First

"I made up the term Listener Needs Analysis, but the core concept should be the absolute foundation of our entire business."