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University of Illinois At Chicago Ends Radio, Audio Streaming Play By Play Broadcasts

"These broadcasts gave listeners a connection to the players, the programs, and the university. It meant something to me to help build that connection. UIC basketball, (men and women) and baseball stand as the only school in the Missouri Valley without home and road local radio coverage."

Chris Oliviero Named NYSBA Board Chair for 2027

"Chris Oliviero brings vision and deep market leadership to the Chair, and our board reflects the full strength of broadcasting across New York."

Ernie Johnson Hints He Has “A Couple” Of Ideas For His Successor On Inside the NBA

"Whoever it is, the show will be in great hands. Obviously, I got a couple of people in mind, but I don't really feel like I need to share that."

Pat McAfee Show Sees Record Viewership For October 2026 On ESPN

"The show also climbed past its record September audience of 464,000. Additionally, viewership among adults 18-49 rose 20% from last October on linear TV."

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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Chris Oliviero Named NYSBA Board Chair for 2027

"Chris Oliviero brings vision and deep market leadership to the Chair, and our board reflects the full strength of broadcasting across New York."

Ernie Johnson Hints He Has “A Couple” Of Ideas For His Successor On Inside the NBA

"Whoever it is, the show will be in great hands. Obviously, I got a couple of people in mind, but I don't really feel like I need to share that."

Pat McAfee Show Sees Record Viewership For October 2026 On ESPN

"The show also climbed past its record September audience of 464,000. Additionally, viewership among adults 18-49 rose 20% from last October on linear TV."

RCS Worldwide Names Tammy Halcomb and Merideth Kelly to Executive Roles

“Tammy and Merideth represent exactly the kind of bold, experienced leadership that will carry RCS Worldwide forward."