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Cumulus Media Releases Statement On Greg Papa Departure From KNBR

"We’re not able to comment on the specifics of his departure, but we want to be clear about this: our respect and gratitude for everything Greg has given to KNBR, its listeners, and its team runs deep."

Cumulus Radio Layoffs Hit Multiple Markets This Week

David@Barrettmedia.com if you have information from affected employees.

WLS-AM 890 Morning Host Ray Stevens Inks Multi-Year Contract Extension

"I love Chicago radio and I love WLS."

PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp Adds Former NFL Executive Will Deng as SVP Media Strategy

"Deng spent more than 11 years at the NFL, most recently leading corporate strategy."

Stephen A. Smith Reunites With Skip Bayless Explaining Their Rise to Success on ‘First Take’

"People look at what we've been able to achieve, and they're like, Why them? Why not us?"

Michael Wilbon Frustrated With Ongoing Search for NBA Games on Streaming Platforms

"Is it on Prime? ESPN? NBC? NBA TV? Where the hell is the game? I can't find it."

The Volume Celebrates Five Year Anniversary With Massive San Francisco Bash

"In honor of the fifth anniversary, some of broadcasting’s most recognizable figures showed their support while enjoying conversation and cocktails in a lively atmosphere."

Toronto Blue Jays Analyst Buck Martinez Retires

"It has been a fantastic journey with Sportsnet, the Blue Jays and the wonderful Blue Jays fans all over the world."

Pat McAfee Admits Personal Struggle With Winning Approval From Those He Feels Should Like Him

"I get bummed out sometimes when people who I think should like me, or I would get along with and they don’t like me. That bums me out."

Several Leagues Reportedly Attempting To Accelerate Media Deal Talks Ahead of NFL Discussions

"Waiting too long could mean negotiating in a market already depleted by football’s gravitational pull."

Chris Oliviero Still Yet To Name Permanent Overnight Host on WFAN

"The commitment to live and local overnights is there. We will see if and when — and it's a question of when, it's not a question of if — it's a question of when we feel we have found the right person to do that permanently."

Shannon Sharpe Says He Would Love To Return to ESPN

"That’s not my call. I would love to go back if they were to call."

Several MLB Teams Considering Creating Their Own Regional Sports Network

"The Los Angeles Angels and Atlanta Braves are separately evaluating the creation of team-controlled regional sports networks rather than immediately shifting their game productions to MLB Media."

Ranking the Best and Worst Super Bowl Host Cities From a Guy Who Lived on Radio Row

"Every Super Bowl city I’ve covered had some charm. None of them were disasters. This is like pizza—even the “bad” ones aren’t really bad. It’s just levels."

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Cumulus Radio Layoffs Hit Multiple Markets This Week

David@Barrettmedia.com if you have information from affected employees.

WLS-AM 890 Morning Host Ray Stevens Inks Multi-Year Contract Extension

"I love Chicago radio and I love WLS."

PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp Adds Former NFL Executive Will Deng as SVP Media Strategy

"Deng spent more than 11 years at the NFL, most recently leading corporate strategy."

Kennedy Elsey Wins 2026 MIW Airblazer Award

"Female radio personalities continue shaping broadcast media's future."