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Why Are Talk Radio Hosts Missing From 2026 Marconi Award Nominees?

News/talk has produced Marconi winners and finalists for years. Hosts who've been recognized before -- or who've built shows around exactly the kind of local connection and audience loyalty the Marconis are meant to honor -- don't typically forget to apply.

Streaming Services Develop Distinct Lanes Like Radio

"When everybody has the music, the music itself no longer separates one service from another. This is starting to make streaming look a lot like radio."

20 Brands In 20 Days: Marci Braun, US 99 Chicago

"The hang time you get with artists is definitely part of the secret sauce because you feel invested,"

Inside Mark Simone’s Decision to Expand His 710 WOR Show

"We're doing very well ratings-wise, and apparently really well sales-wise, advertising-wise. If we have sponsors waiting, that's a good sign."

Netflix Partners With All the Smoke Productions To Produce ‘The White House W/Michael Irvin’ Podcast

"All The Smoke really understands this space and the times we are in."

NBC Sports Adds New MLB Digital Show Featuring CC Sabathia

"MLB According to CC will be widely distributed across NBC Sports platforms. Fans can watch via Peacock, the NBC Sports YouTube channel, and NBC Sports NOW."

OutKick Reports Massive Growth In Viewership, Unique Visitors During First Quarter

"OutKick had a tremendous first quarter because the platform continues to stand out as the only sports site that leads with common sense and asks the questions that other publications shy away from."

NFL, Networks Reportedly Far Off In Rights Fees Expectations

"Some estimates suggest the league could seek a doubling of its current deals. By comparison, media companies appear far more cautious, with expectations reportedly landing closer to a 25% increase."

ESPN Announces Extensive NFL Draft Coverage on Record Nine Different Platforms

"In total, fans will have access to 14 hours of coverage spanning all 257 selections. The opening night alone will feature five different viewing options."

Netflix’ Bela Bajaria: Strategy for Live Sports Still Evolving

"To actually do something live and say, ‘This is the time we want you to watch something,’ is just a different strategy."

FOX Sports CEO Eric Shanks Believes Network Was “Born” To Broadcast NFL Ahead of League Rights Discussions

"We’ve grown into this saying that ‘FOX is football,’ right? Whether it’s college, spring, NFL; the NFL has just become a huge part of our DNA."

Ron Slay Signs Multi-Year Extension With 104.5 the Zone

"'3HL’ is home and we’re just getting warmed up. I’m grateful and excited for what’s next."

Why Early Netflix Data Could Have Sports Podcasts Hitting Pause

"Seeing these early results after such a sports-heavy quarter should raise some concern within the walls of both The Ringer and Barstool Sports."

Tricia Whitaker’s Career Shift To Apple TV Mirrors MLB’s Streaming Revolution

"I understand there’s narratives about where to watch the game, but that’s the industry right now whether people like it or not."

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Streaming Services Develop Distinct Lanes Like Radio

"When everybody has the music, the music itself no longer separates one service from another. This is starting to make streaming look a lot like radio."

20 Brands In 20 Days: Marci Braun, US 99 Chicago

"The hang time you get with artists is definitely part of the secret sauce because you feel invested,"

Inside Mark Simone’s Decision to Expand His 710 WOR Show

"We're doing very well ratings-wise, and apparently really well sales-wise, advertising-wise. If we have sponsors waiting, that's a good sign."

The San Francisco Giants Reported Rocky Relationship With KNBR Has a Simple Fix

"Baseball has plenty of unwritten rules. Sports radio partnerships do too. One of them is understanding that a flagship station still has an obligation to call it like it sees it, hold teams accountable, and deliver the type of coverage local fans expect."