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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."

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."

Dianna Russini Steps Down From The Athletic

"Rather than allowing this to continue, I have decided to step aside now — before my current contract expires on June 30."

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver To Receive 2026 Edison Achievement Award

"Adam Silver has not only upheld the NBA’s legacy as a premier global sports league but has boldly reinvented it for the 21st century."

Bill Cowher Joins Pat McAfee NFL Draft Spectacular Program Next Week

"Anytime that jaw is bumping, I'm enthralled by what he's saying, and he's ready. I mean, He loves the draft."

Kyle Draper Departs Sacramento Kings Broadcast Team

"Your passion and love for your team was felt every night I walked into Golden 1 Center. And I’ll always hold the love you showed me close to my heart."

Scott Van Pelt Understands Fan Frustration With Rory McIlroy Final Round Coverage

"You’re following that ball through the air and the ball is coming from a place you can't see. You're trying to find it, and in that instance they didn't. That's an awfully difficult time to have that happen."

92.3 The Fan Debuts Adds “The Fan Wakeup” to Weekday Programming Beginning April 20

"We feel like at times we may not be getting the needs met for our listeners. Now, with this extra hour, I think we’re going to be able to do that."

Sports Media Remembers Tennessee Titans Broadcaster Dave McGinnis

"McGinnis spent more than 30 years coaching in the NFL."

Peter Schrager Reflects on One Year at ESPN With a Super Bowl on the Horizon

"My goal is you see my face on ESPN and you say, ‘Oh s**t. Schrager’s on today, what’s he got. This is going to be fun."

Sports Radio’s Million Dollar Idea Lies in the Hometown Call

"This isn’t about choosing radio over TV. It’s about giving fans the option to experience the biggest moments their way—radio doing exactly what networks are already trying to do."

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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."