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Jason Hammer Inks Contract Extension with 93 WIBC

"I’m really happy with the outcome here."

Weezer to Receive Legend of Live Award at 2026 Billboard Live Music Summit

For Weezer, this celebrates over three decades of touring, maintaining a massive cross-generational fan base, and consistently selling out shows since emerging in the 1990s.

YouTube Music Starts Labeling AI Songs

"Our goal is to make it as easy as possible for viewers and listeners to have the right information and clarity when it comes to the music they listen to."

Nielsen: Radio Reaches 92% of U.S. Adults Every Month

"Nielsen's global benchmarks show radio returning $2 for every dollar spent."

Former WGN Radio Vice President/General Manager Dan Fabian Dies

Dan Fabian served in the role for the venerable news/talk station from 1986 until his retirement in 1996.

930 WBEN Anchor/Reporter Allan Harris Passes Away

"An amazing broadcaster, co-worker, and friend. His voice and presence will be greatly missed."

Former WHAM 1180 Host/Owner Jack Palvino Dies

A 30-year trustee of the New York State Broadcasters Association, Palvino was elected to the NYSBA Hall of Fame in 2015.

CNN Anchor Alisyn Camerota Announces Departure

“I’ve had such incredible opportunities here these days 10-plus years."

Radio Station Ownership’s Choice: Pulling the Plug or Plowing Ahead

It’s becoming increasingly hard to remain optimistic about the medium.

And You Thought Radio Had It Bad…

Under the heading of “misery loves company”, it could be worse. Just look at cable.

740 KTRH Morning Host Jimmy Barrett Confirms Exit of Shara Fryer During iHeartMedia Cuts

"Everybody's been asking, 'Where's Shara Fryer? Where's Shara? What's going on?' And you deserve to know Shara is no longer with our KTRH morning show, with Houston's Morning News."

CBS Evening News to Launch Streaming Companion Show Hosted by John Dickerson

"John has a command of distilling news and storylines for diverse audiences amid a firehose of information and headlines. These capabilities will fuel a lot of what we’ll see nightly on CBS Evening News Plus.”

WTOP Dedicates Main Air Studio to Honor the Late Jim Farley

Jim Farley worked at the station from 1996 until his 2013 retirement.

ABC News Executive Producer Marc Burstein to Leave Network After Inauguration of Donald Trump

“After producing literally thousands of special reports and countless planned events, the time has come for me to step away and sleep at night."

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Weezer to Receive Legend of Live Award at 2026 Billboard Live Music Summit

For Weezer, this celebrates over three decades of touring, maintaining a massive cross-generational fan base, and consistently selling out shows since emerging in the 1990s.

YouTube Music Starts Labeling AI Songs

"Our goal is to make it as easy as possible for viewers and listeners to have the right information and clarity when it comes to the music they listen to."

Nielsen: Radio Reaches 92% of U.S. Adults Every Month

"Nielsen's global benchmarks show radio returning $2 for every dollar spent."

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."