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Westwood One Sports Adds Pete Sousa As Co-Host Of The Drake Toll Show

"Pete brings a unique mix of sports experience and personality to the show as an ESPN and NBC play-by-play announcer."

Tony Kornheiser, Michael Wilbon Earn 43rd Walter Cronkite Award of Excellence in Journalism

"To receive an honor bearing Walter Cronkite’s name is humbling, because you immediately think about the standard he set for journalism."

Country Radio Seminar 2027 Early Bird Registration Opens Now

Those waiting risk missing the best rates on both registration and accommodations.

97.1 The Ticket’s Mike Valenti: Pam Oliver “Struggling To Broadcast” on FOX Sports

"She's struggling to broadcast. It's uncomfortable for the viewer. I think it's uncomfortable for her."

Approaching The Summit: Hank Fuerst, Ramsey Solutions

"There's not a better way to develop and maintain lasting relationships than to gather together and talk about our industry and craft."

Where the Opportunities Are: News/Talk Radio Leaders Sound Off

"They'll come to the station that has the reputation for news and information in their market, and that's where we have to deliver for them."

Blake Thompson Reflects on 30 Years Building The Ramsey Network’s Media Empire Before Retiring

30 years is a long time to do anything. For Blake Thompson, it's been a career — and on July 1, 2026, exactly three...

Ramsey Network EVP Blake Thompson to Retire

"This is a win-win for me to step aside and pursue my next chapter while they continue to grow and succeed with the network."

The Ramsey Network Sees 400% Increase in Audience With Spotify Video

"I don't think we would have the numbers we do today if we didn't have video on Spotify.”

Social Studies: Blake Thompson and Jennifer Sievertsen, Ramsey Solutions

"We found that we can do content on social in such a short form with just the highlights of what we do in a long-form setting to hook people."

How YouTube and Video Simulcasts Have Shaped News/Talk Radio

"It's a whole different ballgame. Gone are the days we could be in our boxer shorts and a sweatshirt with a Comrex box. Now it's lights, camera angles, backdrops, and everything else."

Blake Thompson Led a Digital Revolution for Dave Ramsey and Ramsey Solutions

"It's just about reaching the most people where they're at. That's how we went about it. We just learned early on to always try to be a step ahead in what's coming."

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Tony Kornheiser, Michael Wilbon Earn 43rd Walter Cronkite Award of Excellence in Journalism

"To receive an honor bearing Walter Cronkite’s name is humbling, because you immediately think about the standard he set for journalism."

Country Radio Seminar 2027 Early Bird Registration Opens Now

Those waiting risk missing the best rates on both registration and accommodations.

97.1 The Ticket’s Mike Valenti: Pam Oliver “Struggling To Broadcast” on FOX Sports

"She's struggling to broadcast. It's uncomfortable for the viewer. I think it's uncomfortable for her."

Garth Brooks Ends TuneIn SEVENS Radio Network Partnership Today

"We couldn't be happier with the three years we have spent with them and wish them well on their future endeavors and hope we cross paths in the future."