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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."

David Samson on Stephen A. Smith’s Comments to Mike Trout: “How Dare You”

"I’m tired of Stephen A. Smith and the gas baggery."

KNBR Announces Multi-Year Extension With San Francisco 49ers

"We look forward to continuing to provide 49ers fans with outstanding gameday coverage on all KNBR platforms from AM/FM to streaming."

Fubo Reportedly Aiming To Secure Media Rights for 13 NBA Franchises Removed From FanDuel Sports Network

"According to SBJ, Fubo’s pitch developed quickly and has gained traction among several teams evaluating their next move in a shifting regional sports network landscape."

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Continues Operations After Sale To Nonprofit Media Group

"The Block family’s approach in selecting the Venetoulis Institute for Local Journalism reflects a forward-looking perspective on the future of the Post-Gazette."

Sen. Tammy Baldwin Proposing Congressional Action on Sports TV Accessibility

"It’s extremely frustrating to not know how or where to watch the games we love. It’s also damn expensive."

NBC Sports’ Releases Impressive Viewership Data in Return to NBA Coverage

"We wanted to elevate the viewing experience while honoring our history with the NBA."

Prime Video Wraps First Year of NBA Coverage Averaging a Million Viewers

"The streaming platform also delivered a younger overall audience. The median viewer age for NBA on Prime landed at 46.9, nearly a decade younger than the 56.0 average on linear television."

CBS Sports Masters Final Round Viewership Best in Over a Decade

"This year’s audience rose eight percent from 2025, signaling renewed momentum for one of golf’s marquee events."

Marc James Departs KJR As iHeartMedia Continues Ongoing Layoffs

"James' short tenure at KJR is just the latest name as iHeartMedia continues a round of layoffs at company."

Michele Steele Reflects on Her Pivot From ESPN to Big Ten Network

"I was not done with sports when the chapter at ESPN ended. I was actively thinking what the next chapter certainly would look like."

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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."