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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."

Howard Bryant Signs Content Development Deal With All The Smoke Productions

"All The Smoke has the voice, credibility and reach to tell the stories that aren’t being told. Brian, Matt and I have discussed working together for years — now it’s time."

Marc Bertrand: Mike Vrabel’s Approach to Dianna Russini Controversy Is “Laughable”

"He rushed into it. And I find his statement laughable. I find his approach in the aftermath of this to be laughable."

ESPN Adds Josh Oshinsky to Original Content Team

"I look forward to shaping the next chapter of ESPN’s original storytelling, marrying ambitious creative vision with formats and partnerships that meet audiences where they are."

Jon “Stugotz” Weiner on Dianna Russini: “She’s Going Through a Very Difficult Time and Going To Survive This”

"I spoke to her, okay, she’s going through a very difficult time. She’s going to survive this. And again, anyone who wants to get rid of her, I will hire her in two seconds."

Nate Lundy Added to Afternoons on The Bet 1430 in Denver

"I am so happy to join Audacy as a local voice, and more importantly, as a local fan. This is going to be a fun ride."

ESPN Signs John Buccigross to a Multi-Year Extension

"With right timing and lots of blessings it happened in 1996. I love my teammates and love sports. I'm a one uniform guy and this is the only team I want to play for."

ESPN Studio Programs Surge In First Quarter Viewership

"ESPN’s signature studio shows averaged 485,000 viewers during the first quarter."

Joe Buck on Social Media Criticism: “It’s Almost Part of Your Pay”

"You have to be an adult and realize that not everybody's gonna like you. I realized that a long time ago. It wasn't easy and it hurt."

David Samson Explains Why He Avoided Discussing Dianna Russini, Mike Vrabel Photos

"If you think that self-dealing doesn’t go on and relationships don’t exist both sexual and not sexual in nature… you’re just naive."

Mark Jones Signs off From ESPN After 36 Years in an Emotional Farewell

"I have a very full and a very heavy heart today as I say goodbye to the only place that I’ve really worked in network television."

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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."